--- title: Vislock Features | Digital Permit to Dig Platform description: "Vislock features: ID verification, GIS and GPS permit tracking, drawing mark-up, dashboards, reports and tablet permits for a safer, paperless permit to dig." 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?hsLang=en) - [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) - [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/features#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/features#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) Platform # Everything you need to control the permit to dig One app and cloud platform that makes the old paper process simple, safe and fully traceable. [Book a demo](https://meetings-eu1.hubspot.com/johngray)[Check your strike risk](https://www.vislock.co.uk/service-strike-rating-vislock?hsLang=en) Our products ## Choose the Vislock that fits your work Three versions of the same trusted platform, from short jobs on small sites to major infrastructure and utility networks.     ### Vislock Light A simpler permit to dig for smaller sites and short jobs. - STATS searches integrated directly into the platform - Permit issued on site using GIS - Quick to set up and easy for small teams to use [Book a demo](https://meetings-eu1.hubspot.com/johngray)     ### Vislock Civil The full permit to dig for civil engineering and construction projects. - Complete workflow with set roles, approvals and locked gateways - STATS, PAS128 surveys and GIS/CAD/BIM drawings in one place - Dashboards, reports and a full audit trail, proven on HS2 [Book a demo](https://meetings-eu1.hubspot.com/johngray)     ### Vislock Utilities For utility companies and their contractors working on live networks. - Built for gas, water, electricity and telecoms work - GIS view of every live permit across your network - Clear control of contractors and their permits [Book a demo](https://meetings-eu1.hubspot.com/johngray) Watch the overview ## See what Vislock has to offer A short introduction to the Vislock products. Full user guides for project set-up, preparing, issuing, reviewing and closing out permits are available to licensed customers after logging in. [User guides: customer login](https://web.vislock.co.uk) Benefits ## Why teams switch to Vislock 01 ### Safer worksites - All known services located, photo-validated and approved before digging. - Built-in safety checks stop a permit being issued until controls are complete. - Daily site briefings on the changing environment. 02 ### Faster approvals - Submit, review and approve permits online, with no paperwork or delays. - Live dashboards show every active and closed permit in real time. 03 ### Full visibility & control - Drawings, survey data and permit history on any device. - Automatic alerts for renewals, closures and overdue actions. - GPS validation so permits are issued at the place of work, not in the office. 04 ### Lower costs, fewer strikes - Reduces costly utility hits and rework. - Cuts admin time with digital records and standard workflows. - Saves paper, ink and travel. 05 ### Proven compliance - Aligned with HSG47, CDM and client safety standards. - A complete audit trail for assurance and reporting. Trusted ### 20,000+ permits issued Used by 15,000+ people across 100+ projects, including HS2, Heathrow and UK Power Networks. [Book a demo](https://meetings-eu1.hubspot.com/johngray) Features ## Built for every step of the permit   ### ID verification Knows if a user has been inducted or briefed before work starts, and recognises every access level, function and permission.   ### GIS & GPS permit tracking See every live and issued permit in GIS for real-time service information and boundary control, and track one permit or the whole project.   ### Drawing mark-up Permit issuers draw on services not found on the survey, upload drawings and add notes inside the permit boundary.   ### Dashboard analytics Permit activity at a glance, so you can manage responsibilities and the cost of delays, late as-builts and cancelled permits.   ### Exporting reports Daily, monthly or yearly reports straight from the dashboard, exported to CSV to show the true cost of delays.   ### Data storage Choose 50GB, 100GB or 200GB. We recommend allowing up to 50MB per permit for large PDF documents.   ### Client platform Give senior managers and clients view access, with full transparency of real-time project performance.   ### PDF upload Upload all permit documents for approval before the permit goes live, and zoom in on drawings without paper.   ### Document customisation Shape the database entries around your project’s permit documents, requirements and procedures.   ### System set-up Allocate roles and responsibilities so each person has the right functions and permissions.   ### Technical support A support helpline guides every user through set-up, with a secure remote connection when needed.   ### Tablet account The permit lives on a site tablet that stays with the excavator, so the issuer can brief and approve every step safely. 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 ## 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) > ## 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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