--- title: Vislock Digital Permit to Dig, Paperless Permits & Service Protection description: "Vislock is a service protection solution: the digital permit to dig app and cloud platform that reduces the risk of service strikes. Book a 30-minute demo." image: https://www.vislock.co.uk/hubfs/service-strike-banner.jpg --- [![email-icon-white](https://www.vislock.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/icons/email-icon-white.png?width=39&height=24&name=email-icon-white.png) sales@vislock.co.uk](mailto:sales@vislock.co.uk) [![phone-icon-white](https://www.vislock.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/icons/phone-icon-white.png?width=39&height=24&name=phone-icon-white.png) +44(0) 1293 302007](tel:01293302007) [![linkedin-icon 1](https://www.vislock.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/icons/linkedin-icon%201.png?width=35&height=24&name=linkedin-icon%201.png)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/vislock/) [![](https://www.vislock.co.uk/hubfs/logos/footer.png)](https://www.vislock.co.uk/?hsLang=en) - [Home](https://www.vislock.co.uk) - [About](https://www.vislock.co.uk/about?hsLang=en) - [News](https://www.vislock.co.uk/news?hsLang=en) - [Pricing](https://www.vislock.co.uk/pricing?hsLang=en) - [Features](https://www.vislock.co.uk/features?hsLang=en) - [Strike Rating](https://www.vislock.co.uk/service-strike-rating-vislock?hsLang=en) - [Contact](https://www.vislock.co.uk/contact?hsLang=en) - [Login](https://web.vislock.co.uk) - [Find out more](https://www.vislock.co.uk/contact?hsLang=en) - [Book a Demo](https://www.vislock.co.uk#book-demo) [![](https://www.vislock.co.uk/hubfs/logos/400PngdpiLogo.png)](https://www.vislock.co.uk/?hsLang=en) # Service Strike Rating How likely is a service strike on your site? Find out in two minutes. [Book a demo](https://www.vislock.co.uk#book-demo) [Speak to our team](https://www.vislock.co.uk/contact?hsLang=en) ![00acc3\_6eebd2af82d3456fae6d5d20842665ec~mv2](https://www.vislock.co.uk/hubfs/00acc3_6eebd2af82d3456fae6d5d20842665ec~mv2.png) ![ukpn](https://www.vislock.co.uk/hubfs/ukpnmobilelogo.jpeg) ![ferrovial 1](https://www.vislock.co.uk/hubfs/trustbar/ferrovial%201.png) ![mace 1](https://www.vislock.co.uk/hubfs/trustbar/mace%201.png) ![heathrow](https://www.vislock.co.uk/hubfs/trustbar/heathrow.png) ![mc-designers-ltd 1](https://www.vislock.co.uk/hubfs/trustbar/mc-designers-ltd%201.png) ![Sisk Lagan JV Logo](https://www.vislock.co.uk/hubfs/Sisk%20Lagan%20JV%20Logo.jpg) [VISLOCKSERVICE PROTECTION SOLUTION](https://www.vislock.co.uk/?hsLang=en) [Platform](https://www.vislock.co.uk/features?hsLang=en) [Strike Rating](https://www.vislock.co.uk/service-strike-rating-vislock?hsLang=en) [STATS Search](https://www.vislock.co.uk#stats-search) [Pricing](https://www.vislock.co.uk/pricing?hsLang=en) [About](https://www.vislock.co.uk/about?hsLang=en) [News](https://www.vislock.co.uk/news?hsLang=en) [Contact](https://www.vislock.co.uk/contact?hsLang=en) [Login](https://web.vislock.co.uk) [Login](https://web.vislock.co.uk) [Book a demo](https://meetings-eu1.hubspot.com/johngray) Service protection solution # One strike. Lasting consequences. Protect your people. Protect buried services. Vislock uses technology to make old processes simple, so you take control before you dig. [Book a demo](https://meetings-eu1.hubspot.com/johngray) [Check your strike risk](https://www.vislock.co.uk/service-strike-rating-vislock?hsLang=en) - **20,000+** permits issued - **15,000+** users - **100+** projects - **30 min** demo, no obligation Trusted on major UK projects ![EKFB](https://www.vislock.co.uk/hubfs/00acc3_6eebd2af82d3456fae6d5d20842665ec~mv2.png) ![UK Power Networks](https://www.vislock.co.uk/hubfs/ukpnmobilelogo.jpeg) ![Ferrovial](https://www.vislock.co.uk/hubfs/trustbar/ferrovial%201.png) ![Heathrow](https://www.vislock.co.uk/hubfs/trustbar/heathrow.png) ![Mace](https://www.vislock.co.uk/hubfs/trustbar/mace%201.png) ![Sisk Lagan JV](https://www.vislock.co.uk/hubfs/Sisk%20Lagan%20JV%20Logo.jpg) ![MC Designers](https://www.vislock.co.uk/hubfs/trustbar/mc-designers-ltd%201.png) ## The real cost of a service strike   ### People at risk Striking buried services can cause serious harm to your people.   ### Project disruption Unexpected strikes lead to delays, investigations and lost productivity.   ### Costly damage Repairing utilities and associated infrastructure can be expensive. ## Safer digging starts with *better control.* How it works ## From paper permit to digital control in four steps 1. 1 ### Request The site engineer requests a permit in the app and attaches approved RAMS. 2. 2 ### Check STATS, PAS128 survey and GIS boundaries are checked so it is safe to issue. 3. 3 ### Brief & dig The locator marks and photographs services, briefs the gang and the daily checklist is logged. 4. 4 ### Close out As-builts update the services drawing and the permit is closed with a full audit trail. What is Vislock ## Service protection, made simple **Vislock is a service protection solution company. We use technology to make old, paper-based processes simple, safe and standardised.** Our digital permit to dig platform uses GIS and AI-driven processing so everyone can trust the information they receive. It closes the transparency gap for leaders and puts real-time insight at your fingertips, so you can see what is happening in the field as it unfolds. Say goodbye to paper. Vislock locks down the permit to dig process with clear roles and responsibilities, and a simple, smart workflow that keeps it maintained and policed. Make informed decisions, respond quickly and stay in full control. [Book a demo](https://meetings-eu1.hubspot.com/johngray)[Speak to our team](https://www.vislock.co.uk/contact?hsLang=en) [**10,000+** permits on HS2 with zero service strikes. Read the case study →](https://www.vislock.co.uk/hs2-case-study?hsLang=en) How Vislock helps ## One app and cloud platform for the whole permit Vislock is the only digital permit to dig app and cloud-based monitoring platform. It has helped organisations improve their permit to dig procedures while supporting digital transformation. 01 ### Creates a robust process Full transparency and traceability, reducing the risk of service strikes. 02 ### Improves collaboration An app-based system that lets every stakeholder work together to reduce accidents. 03 ### Increases productivity No more travelling to sites for signatures. Access the platform anytime, anywhere. 04 ### Simplifies processes One documentation standard in one place, with set roles and responsibilities. 05 ### De-risks your project Log and track every milestone to reduce risk and build a culture of safety. Fully configurable ### Tailored to your business, not the other way round No two organisations dig the same way. Vislock is fully configurable, so we set it up around how you work: your permit types, approval steps, roles, checklists and forms, matched to each client, contract and project. [Talk to us about your setup →](https://www.vislock.co.uk/contact?hsLang=en) - Permit types and workflows built around your procedures - Approval gateways and sign-offs in the order you need - Roles and permissions for your teams and supply chain - Checklists and forms that match your standards - PDF or GIS drawing outputs The scale of the problem ## Every 9 minutes there’s a utility strike somewhere in the UK These incidents cost the economy £2.4 billion a year and lead to serious injuries and fatalities. 9 min Between utility strikes in the UK 60,000 Accidental strikes on buried infrastructure every year £2.4bn Cost to the UK economy each year Source: [Geospatial Commission, GOV.UK](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/data-use-and-access-bill-factsheets/data-use-and-access-bill-factsheet-growing-the-economy). Find out how exposed your project is with the free [Service Strike Rating](https://www.vislock.co.uk/service-strike-rating-vislock?hsLang=en). Key features ## See every service before you break ground [View all features](https://www.vislock.co.uk/features?hsLang=en)   ### Control your survey data boundary GIS manages the boundaries for STATS, PAS128 survey data and the permit to dig, so you know it is safe to issue a permit.   ### Utilities in augmented reality Show many types of survey output on tablets, including GIS and AR, for easy interpretation on site.   ### Utilities in GIS format Every service affecting the permit to dig boundary, presented in GIS for full transparency. Free 2-minute check ## How likely is a service strike on your site? Tick the controls you have in place and get an instant Service Strike Rating, plus the missing controls that would cut your risk the most. [Get your strike rating](https://www.vislock.co.uk/service-strike-rating-vislock?hsLang=en) Rare Unlikely Possible Likely Almost certain Clear responsibilities ## Who is responsible for the permit to dig? When you partner with Vislock you get a dedicated team who oversee the process from start to finish. Open each role to see what it covers. 1**Client**Project Manager - Oversees the project procedure and workflow set-up with viewing rights. - Can STOP a permit at any stage. 2**Permit Manager**Service Coordinator - Makes sure STATS and PAS128 surveys are complete and on the service drawing. - Keeps one source of truth: GIS/CAD/BIM models up to date for the permit to dig. - Sets up Vislock, manages documentation approval, the dashboard and the permit log. - Closes the permit once as-builts are received. System approval required. 3**Permit Requester**Site Engineer - Requests a permit and submits approved RAMS. - Briefs the work gang on the RAMS. - System approval required. 4**Permit Issuer**Service Locator - Reviews the documentation and marks all known services on site. - Photographs all service markings before work starts. - Briefs on known services, exclusion zones and digging techniques, and maintains markings for the life of the permit. - System approval required. 5**Permit Receiver**Immediate Supervisor - Receives the RAMS briefing from the Permit Requester and the services briefing from the Permit Issuer. - Completes the 8-point checklist every day. - System approval required. 6**As-Builts**CAD Coordinator & Site Engineer - Records as-built information on site. - Updates the services drawing ready for the next permit and so the current permit can be closed. What people say ## Trusted by the people who dig “ > Some of my biggest issues were lost permits, time to print and prepare permit packs and the quality of the A3 drawings used on sites. Not only does Vislock already solve all these issues but vastly improves available information, time and quality. **Scott Gizzy**Service Protection and Service Clearance Manager, Heathrow “ > Having worked with paper permits for well over 20 years, I can only see this being the way forward. Having all the information readily available when the site is potentially 100 miles away is a real benefit. **Carl Caswell**Ferrovial “ > The system stores all information so records of signatures, briefings and incidents can be checked even months after the permit has been closed. It’s quick and easy to use and could be picked up by anyone in the construction industry. **Dan Stanton**Vision Survey See it in action ## Watch Vislock at work Oversee the process, enforce it and drive a culture of safety best practice. Take a quick look at the platform in action. [*Vislock overview*](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=js2Uj7FHGRU) [*Platform demo*](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlMGM4vIWk4) Knowledge hub ## Latest news [All news →](https://www.vislock.co.uk/news?hsLang=en) ### [October 2026 10,000 permits on HS2 EKFB Two milestones: 10,000 permits issued with zero service strikes, and 10,000+ users.](https://www.vislock.co.uk/news/hs2-ekfb-10000-permits?hsLang=en) ### [October 2026 Digital Permits to Drill Permits to drill inside buildings, validated with GPR before anyone drills.](https://www.vislock.co.uk/news/digital-permit-to-drill?hsLang=en) ### [October 2026 Shortlisted for four CN Specialists Awards Including Digital Construction Excellence and Technology Supplier of the Year.](https://www.vislock.co.uk/news/construction-news-specialists-awards-2026?hsLang=en) Questions ## Common questions Can’t see your question? [Speak to our team](https://www.vislock.co.uk/contact?hsLang=en) or call [01293 302007](tel:01293302007). What is a digital permit to dig? It replaces paper permit packs with an app and cloud platform. Every request, approval, briefing, photo and sign-off is recorded in one place, so nothing gets lost and everyone works from the same information. Does Vislock work with our existing survey data? Yes. Vislock uses GIS to manage STATS information, PAS128 survey data and the permit to dig boundary, and can present services on tablets in GIS and augmented reality. Who uses Vislock on site? Everyone in the permit process: the client, permit manager, permit requester, permit issuer, permit receiver and the as-built team. Each role has clear responsibilities and approvals in the system. Is our project data secure? Vislock is Cyber Essentials certified, and everything is held in one cloud platform with set roles and approvals, so only the right people see and sign off each permit. How do we get started? Book a 30-minute demo. Fill in the free Service Strike Rating for your current project first and we will go through your results and show how Vislock closes the gaps. ## Take control before you dig Book a 30-minute demo and we’ll walk through your current project and your service strike rating together. [Book a demo](https://meetings-eu1.hubspot.com/johngray)[Speak to our team](https://www.vislock.co.uk/contact?hsLang=en) [Book a 30-min demo](https://meetings-eu1.hubspot.com/johngray) ×   Coming soon ### STATS Search is under construction We are building a quick way to search and request STATS information for your site. Book a demo or speak to our team to hear when it launches. [Book a demo](https://meetings-eu1.hubspot.com/johngray) Close > ## What people say about Vislock > > > > “Some of my biggest issues were lost permits, time to print and prepare permit packs and also the quality of the A3 drawings used on sites. Not only does Vislock already solve all these issues but vastly improves available information, time and quality.” > > ![img\_avatar](https://www.vislock.co.uk/hubfs/placeholders/img_avatar.png) > > Scott Gizzy, Service Protection and Service Clearance Manager, Heathrow > ## What people say about Vislock > > > > “Having worked with paper permits for well over 20 years, I can only see this being the way forward. Having all the information readily available when the site is potentially 100 miles away is a real benefit – and something I’d suggest to any organisation” > > ![img\_avatar](https://www.vislock.co.uk/hubfs/placeholders/img_avatar.png) > > Carl Caswell, Ferrovial > ## What people say about Vislock > > > > “The system stores all information so records of signatures/briefings/incidents can be checked even months after the permit has been closed. > > This avoids the paper permits being lost on site and all information being lost. It’s quick and easy to use/navigate and could most certainly be picked up by anyone in the construction industry.” > > ![img\_avatar](https://www.vislock.co.uk/hubfs/placeholders/img_avatar.png) > > Dan Stanton, Vision Survey ## Download Your Free Guide Get to grips with all software features and start your paperless journey today. ![vislock-guide-permit-to-dig](https://www.vislock.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/vislock-guide-permit-to-dig.png?width=452&height=500&name=vislock-guide-permit-to-dig.png) ## Knowledge Hub ## [October 6th, 2026 10,000 permits issued on HS2 EKFB with zero service strikes By Vislock Two major milestones for Vislock and the HS2 EKFB project. 10,000 digital permits have now been issued on the HS2 EKFB...](https://www.vislock.co.uk/news/hs2-ekfb-10000-permits?hsLang=en) ## [October 6th, 2026 Vislock shortlisted for four Construction News Specialists Awards 2026 By Vislock We are proud to share that Vislock has been shortlisted at the Construction News Specialists Awards 2026 in four...](https://www.vislock.co.uk/news/construction-news-specialists-awards-2026?hsLang=en) ## [October 6th, 2026 Introducing digital Permits to Drill with GPR validation By Vislock Stop drilling into services. Following requests from our customers, Vislock is now being used to issue digital Permits...](https://www.vislock.co.uk/news/digital-permit-to-drill?hsLang=en) ## Ready to Join Others and Start Digitising Your Permit to Dig Process? **Book your demo here** The no-obligation demo takes just 30 minutes and will give you the opportunity to familiarise yourself with the platform, explore the key features and ask any questions you may have. No matter where you are, a team member at Vislock will arrange a visit – either in person or online – so that you can see for yourself the benefits that a digital permit to dig platform can bring. Simply fill out the form here and an expert will be in touch. ![devices-new](https://www.vislock.co.uk/hubfs/devices-new.png) ![footer](https://www.vislock.co.uk/hubfs/logos/footer.png) ## Vislock --- VISLOCK is a paperless permit to dig platform that challenges traditional thinking to enable safer practices within the built environment. 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