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Full siteworks

From a green field to a live meter.

Full siteworks means the DNO (definition available), IDNO (definition available) or Gas Transporter has to physically install new infrastructure before anyone can fit a meter. It's the longer of the two journeys — but it's predictable when it's project-managed properly.

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Typical timescale
8–14 weeks

From accepted DNO (definition available)/GT (definition available) quote to meter live. Complex HV (definition available), multi-meter or rural schemes can run 4–9 months.

Best case
6 weeks
Plan around
12 weeks
Stage by stage

What happens, when, and who's doing it.

Six clear steps from your first call to a live supply. Your account manager runs every step — you only need to do the few small things highlighted below.

  1. 1
    Step 1
    Week 0–1

    Initial enquiry & load assessment

    We capture site postcode, proposed kVA (definition available)/kW (definition available) load and go-live date. We pull the DNO (definition available)/GT (definition available) infrastructure record and tell you what's already in the ground.

    YouShare postcode, load estimate and site plan if you have one.
  2. 2
    Step 2
    Week 1–6

    DNO (definition available) / GT (definition available) formal quote

    We lodge the connection application, manage the survey and return the design pack. Standard low-voltage quotes come back in 30 working days; HV (definition available) and complex gas can run longer.

    YouApprove the application fee and the proposed connection design.
  3. 3
    Step 3
    Week 4–8

    Wayleaves & consents

    Where the route crosses third-party land we negotiate wayleaves in parallel with the design. This is often the silent killer of project timescales — we keep it moving.

    YouIntroduce neighbouring landowners or share existing easements.
  4. 4
    Step 4
    Week 6–12

    Physical siteworks

    Cable lay, civils, substation install or gas service pipe and meter box. Network operator schedules drive this — typically 3–8 weeks once accepted and wayleaves are clear.

    YouProvide safe site access and a clear meter position.
  5. 5
    Step 5
    Week 10–14

    MPAN (definition available) / MPRN (definition available) issued & meter install

    Infrastructure signed off, MPAN (definition available) or MPRN (definition available) issued, supply contract activated and our MOP (definition available) books the meter fit — usually within 5–10 working days of completion.

    YouConfirm a date for the engineer visit.
  6. 6
    Step 6
    Week 14

    Energisation & live data

    Meter installed, supply energised, billing data starts flowing. Your account manager stays on call for snagging, future capacity and renewals.

    YouSwitch on and start using your new connection.

Ready to lodge your application?

Send us the site details and we'll start the DNO (definition available)/GT (definition available) conversation this week.

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