Are you a conveyancer looking for utility searches?
Cornerstone Projects play an important part in helping Legal Conveyancers prepare their property reports for their clients.
It’s not uncommon for those developing land or purchasing property to request a full utility search survey to establish what pipes and cable lie beneath the ground. Indeed, most solicitors/conveyancers will offer this as part of their due diligence.
However, not all Legal Conveyancers are geared up to administrate the plans internally, so they call upon Cornerstone to take care of this.
Outsourcing to us can improve cost efficiencies, speed up the completion of utility reports, improve the quality of their searches and free their staff up to focus on higher value jobs. Are you ready to save valuable time and leave the rest to us?
How Cornerstone can help
- Cornerstone supply a basic search that will cover the requirements of the Health and Safety Executive.
- We can also supply a full cable search if required in city/urban areas.
- Basic searches are generally returned within 1-5 working days and cable searches within 7-10 working days.
- Completed searches are presented in a simple to read and accessible .pdf format.
- No obligation quotes are available instantly on-line and confirmed back via email within 20 minutes.
- We can also provide a CAD drawing service to enable the utilities to be added to other CAD reports and providing an overview of the site showing all the utilities present.
- We can now also produce a smart.PDF from the CAD drawing that enables you to see an overview in .pdf and turn different utility layers on and off.
What does a basic search cover?
- Our basic search covers the main utilities, however, you can opt to remove services if you already have plans.
- Cable and Independent Utilities options are available if required.
- Our standard search covers up to 200m around a point.
- We cover projects of any size.
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Why use Cornerstone?
- Speed is of the essence to ensure there are NO delays to your projects.
- The way we process our searches, there will be no one quicker than us.
- Some basic searches will be back within 1 working day, with a UK average of 3 working days.
- We provide the fastest search possible and will not entice you with promises of more expensive, faster searches when they are simply NOT achievable.
- We offer an additional “Instant Access plans” service where we will share individual plans as they come in.
- With a cable search (that tends to take longer), for a small fee of £5+VAT, you can order an ‘interim pack’ containing the main utilities once they have been received.
- For high volume users, we even offer a GIS mapping library for managing and posting searches to improve access for your employees when in the field.
Easy to use
The key to the success is the speed and efficiency of reporting and making sure that the right information is given to the right person in the correct format.
- Our online ordering system allows quotes and orders to be processed within minutes.
- The system is secure and has fail-safe checks to ensure the right search location is covered.
Costs
We understand that keeping costs to a minimum is extremely important.
- Our fees start at £58.00+Vat plus disbursements.
- All disbursements are charged at cost (we are transparent in our pricing and only make our margin from our fees).
- We do also offer volume discounts.
- For statutory undertakers (or those working on their behalf), we may be able to request plans for free with the appropriate letters of authority.
- Comparing the cost of outsourcing to us vs. the resource required in-house may surprise you!
Utility Plans for Legal Conveyancers
Are you a conveyancer overwhelmed by the intricacies of utility searches and the time-consuming task of managing utility plans internally?
Cornerstone Projects stands as your trusted partner, providing a comprehensive utility search and management service tailored to the specific needs of conveyancers.
In the realm of property transactions, utility searches play a crucial role, providing conveyancers with essential information about the location of underground utilities, such as electricity cables, gas pipes, water mains, and sewers.
This information is paramount for ensuring the smooth transfer of property ownership, preventing unforeseen complications, and safeguarding the interests of all parties involved.
As conveyancers increasingly shoulder the responsibility of preparing comprehensive property reports for their clients, the demand for accurate and timely utility searches has intensified.
However, not all conveyancing firms possess the in-house expertise or resources to handle this task efficiently. Cornerstone Projects emerges as your solution, offering a seamless utility search and management service that streamlines your processes and enhances your service delivery.
By partnering with Cornerstone Projects, conveyancers can reap a multitude of benefits:
- Cost Efficiency at its Finest: Our optimised processes and economies of scale translate into cost savings for your firm, allowing you to allocate resources more effectively.
- Expedited Report Completion: We prioritise promptness and efficiency, ensuring timely delivery of utility reports to expedite your property transaction timelines.
- Unrivalled Search Quality: Our rigorous protocols and expertise guarantee accurate and reliable utility search results, providing you with the confidence to make informed decisions.
- Empowered Staff Focus: Outsourcing frees up your valuable staff to concentrate on higher-value tasks, such as client consultations and legal documentation, maximising productivity and overall service quality.
Are you ready to streamline your operations, save valuable time, and leave the complexities of utility searches to our experts? Register today and discover the difference.