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Why a Free Site Survey Makes All the Difference
Most cabling and network projects look straightforward until someone actually walks the building. Thick walls, unknown existing infrastructure, legacy coax, interdependent systems across multiple floors: none of that shows up in a phone call or an email exchange.
It only becomes clear when an experienced engineer is standing in your building, looking at what you actually have. That is why every ACCL project begins with a no-obligation free site survey. Not a sales visit.
A working assessment by one of our own engineers, carried out at your premises, at no cost to you.
Call 0333 900 0101 or email sales@network-data-cabling.co.uk to arrange a free site survey.
It is also how we protect you from the thing that frustrates clients most about our industry: quotes that bear no resemblance to the final invoice.
The biggest cost in any structured data cabling or network infrastructure project is not materials, it is labour. And labour costs cannot be estimated accurately without seeing your building. The free site survey gives us that information. It gives you an accurate quote.
What Does This Typically Cost?
Every survey is different, but as a general guide, a professionally installed Cat6 data point in the UK typically costs £75–£120, fully inclusive of materials, labour, certified testing and documentation. See our full structured cabling cost breakdown for the factors that affect your price — then book your survey below for an exact, itemised quote.
What Happens During the Free Site Survey
Here is exactly what your free site survey covers from the moment we arrive.
We Walk the Building With You
The survey starts with a conversation about what you are trying to achieve and what is not working today. Once we understand the brief, we walk the building together and assess everything that affects how the job gets done.
We Assess Your Existing Infrastructure
We assess what cabling and equipment is already in place and what condition it is in. Whether you have legacy coax, ageing Cat5 or nothing documented at all, we give you an honest view of what can be reused and what needs replacing.
We Identify Cable Routes and Access
We map out how cables will be run through your building, looking at ceiling voids, trunking, wall construction and comms room locations. Understanding the route before we quote means no surprises when the work begins.
We Inspect Your Comms Room
We inspect your existing server room, data cabinets and patch panels to understand what is there, what condition it is in, and whether it needs upgrading or tidying as part of the wider project. A clean, well-organised comms room is the foundation of a reliable network.
We Identify the Full Scope
Many clients arrive with one project and discover during the walkthrough that data cabling underpins several others. We scope everything together so you have one coordinated plan covering CCTV, Wi-Fi, access control and cabling in a single visit.
We Consider Your Timeline and Phasing
We discuss your programme, whether that is a summer shutdown, a phased fit-out or a live environment that needs careful scheduling. If budget or timing requires the work to be delivered in stages, we plan for that from the outset so nothing is left to chance later.
We Prepare Your Documentation
Before any installation work begins your site will require a risk assessment and method statement. Your free site survey gives us everything we need to prepare these accurately, covering your people, your building and how the work will be carried out safely. Nothing goes on site without them.
We Produce Your Written Quote
Following your free site survey you receive a full written quotation with clear, itemised costs and no provisional sums. Because we have seen your building, the quote reflects the real job. No ballpark figures, no unexpected additions when the engineers arrive on site.
Method Statement: How We Overcome the Risk
Where the risk assessment identifies hazards, the method statement sets out exactly how we will manage and overcome them. It is a step-by-step account of how the installation will be carried out safely, covering the sequence of work, the techniques and equipment used, the protective measures in place, and the responsibilities of everyone involved.
For a straightforward office data cabling project this might cover working hours, dust protection for active workstations, cable containment methods, and the process for testing and certifying each run before handover. For a more complex project in a school, hospital or occupied building it will cover segregation of work areas, communication protocols with building management, emergency procedures, and specific controls for working at height or within fire-rated voids.
The method statement also details the qualifications and accreditations of the engineers carrying out the work, our SafeContractor, CHAS and SSAIB certifications, our ISO management standards, and our £10m liability cover. Many sites, particularly schools, NHS premises and local authority buildings, require this documentation before they will grant access to any contractor. We produce it as standard, not on request.
Together, the risk assessment and method statement mean that by the time our engineers arrive on site, every foreseeable risk has been identified, every control measure is in place, and everyone knows exactly what is happening and when. That is what professional installation looks like, and it all starts with a free site survey.
Is the site survey really free?
Yes, completely. There is no charge for the survey and no obligation to proceed afterwards. The only time a charge would apply is if a project required significant travel outside our normal coverage area, and we would always tell you that upfront.
How long does a site survey take?
It depends on the size and complexity of your building, but most surveys take between 30 minutes and an hour.
How quickly can you arrange a free site survey?
In most cases we can arrange a free site survey within a few days of your initial enquiry. If you have a specific deadline, tell us when you call and we will work to your timeline.
Will the survey disrupt my business or building?
No. The survey is a walkthrough assessment, not an installation. There is no drilling, no cable pulling and no disruption to your network or your staff.
What should I have ready before the survey?
As much or as little as you have. Floor plans are useful if available, and a rough idea of how many network points, cameras or Wi-Fi access points you need is helpful but not essential.
Do you cover areas outside London?
Yes. We cover London, Kent, Surrey and the wider South East from our offices in the City of London and Orpington.
What do I actually receive after the free site survey?
A full written quotation with clear, itemised costs, a risk assessment and method statement prepared in line with Health and Safety Executive guidelines, and honest recommendations including where existing infrastructure can be reused to save cost.
Do I need to know exactly what I want before I call?
Not at all. Whether you have a detailed technical brief or simply a building that is not working as well as it should, our engineers will assess what you have and give you an honest view of the options.
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What our clients think
I have been dealing with Wayne at ACCL for some time now, as I was tasked by my employer to refurbish our server cabinets across 30 offices in London. I can’t begin to express how good Wayne and his guys are. They have replaced and refurbished a large number of our server cabinets so far, with no issues, all in a very timely manner.
They have done a highly professional job, have always kept in contact, and have given us advice/suggestions on what was needed when we weren’t too sure. I would highly recommend using ACCL for any IT/Cabling work.
Chestertons / Werner May
We would like to take this opportunity to thank, You, Wayne and the team for such an excellent and professional implementation.
The organisation was fantastic and the way you worked within the building was great 😊 the business users did not even know what was going on in the building 😊 We would definitely not hesitate to use you guys again.
Wise Music Group
Not Sure What You Need? Start With a Free Site Survey
Before any quote, any plan, or any work begins, we come to you. Our engineers visit your building, assess what you have, and tell you exactly what is possible.
No cost. No obligation. No salespeople.