Utility and Infrastructure Works: How to Safeguard Your Land with Lambert & Foster

We all appreciate, though perhaps not consciously, the mains utilities, flood management and road and rail infrastructure that we rely on every day—at least until maintenance or upgrades disrupt our land or property. These essential services require regular improvement, from routine and emergency repairs to new installations, and the impact is most noticeable when the works affect your property.

Lambert & Foster currently represent a number of landowners affected by projects carried out by Network Rail, the Environment Agency, National Grid, UKPN, and the major water and telecom companies.

Our Chartered Surveyors actively support clients in a range of ways, including:

• Proposing Scheme Alterations to Minimise Impact – We successfully redirected a water main from the centre of a client’s field to the edge, reducing disruption during installation and preserving the land’s long-term use.
• Coordinating Surveys and Routine Maintenance Across Sites – We liaise between parties to ensure convenient access, and we propose alternatives or adjustments to reduce disruption wherever possible.
• Overseeing Onsite Works – We work closely with contractors to address problems quickly and efficiently, ensuring the project proceeds smoothly and meets everyone’s expectations.
• Ensuring Proper Reinstatement of Land and Property – Using pre-works photos, we confirm land levels, appearances, and boundary features are restored, and we prevent any unapproved additions.
• Negotiating Compensation Claims – We secure fair and reasonable payments for our clients, ensuring they do not suffer financially as a result of the works.

In many cases, Lambert & Foster’s fees are covered by the organisations seeking access or rights over your land.

If you have been notified of an upcoming project affecting your land or property or there is an ongoing project; Lambert & Foster can help. Contact our Rural Professional Team today for further advice.