Permit to Dig Management

We provide comprehensive permit to dig services to help you manage excavation works safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with industry regulations. Our service supports construction teams in controlling risk, avoiding utility strikes, and maintaining on-site accountability.

What is a permit to dig?

A permit to dig is a formal control process that ensures all excavation activities are properly assessed and authorised before work begins. It verifies that underground utilities and services have been accurately identified, marked out, and considered in the planning of safe digging operations.

Our permit to dig services are essential for:

Managing high-risk excavation zones
Preventing service strikes and costly delays
Meeting health and safety obligations (CDM, HSG47, etc.)
Supporting ISO management systems and compliance audits
Providing a clear chain of responsibility and sign-off

End-to-end control for safer excavation

We work alongside your site teams, engineers, and contractors to develop and implement a practical, project-specific permit to dig process. Our approach integrates directly with site workflows, survey data, and safety systems to deliver a robust and auditable control mechanism.

Our service includes:

Review of all site data, creating a single source of truth in one model
Site walkovers and risk assessments
Production of permit to dig documentation and control workflows
On-site support during excavation works
Training, briefings, and toolbox talks for your team

Why choose Vision Survey?

Proven experience managing excavation risk on major infrastructure projects
Integration with in-house utility, topographical, and GPR survey teams
Practical, field-based support that fits your site needs
Fully compliant with industry standards and client safety protocols
Clear, easy-to-follow permit documentation and processes

Whether you’re overseeing deep excavation in a congested city centre or coordinating shallow digs across a large infrastructure site, we help you maintain full control and confidence throughout the process.

Get in touch

Need help implementing a permit to dig system that works in the real world? Contact Vision Survey today to speak with our team and put a safe, compliant excavation plan in place.