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title: Introducing digital Permits to Drill with GPR validation
description: Vislock now issues digital Permits to Drill inside buildings, combining the permit process with GPR validation so concealed services are protected before drilling starts.
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# [Introducing digital Permits to Drill with GPR validation](https://www.vislock.co.uk/news/digital-permit-to-drill)

 Written by [Vislock](https://www.vislock.co.uk/news/author/vislock) | 6 October 2026

**Stop drilling into services.** Following requests from our customers, Vislock is now being used to issue digital Permits to Drill inside buildings, giving contractors greater control and complete transparency before drilling begins.

## How it works

Vislock combines the permit process with GPR (ground penetrating radar) validation. Before anyone drills into a wall, floor or ceiling, the team can:

- review the services identified by the GPR scan
- confirm the proposed drilling location
- record approval in a digital permit before work starts

## The benefits

- Reduces the risk of striking concealed cables, pipes and building services
- Gives contractors better control of drilling activities
- Creates a transparent digital record of every check and approval
- Protects people, property and critical building systems

Permits to drill, validated before work begins. [Book a 30-minute demo](https://www.vislock.co.uk/contact) to see it in action.

[View full post](https://www.vislock.co.uk/news/digital-permit-to-drill)

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