Public highway reinstatement to SROH 4th edition specification. All road categories from trunk roads to residential streets. NRSWA-registered operatives, permit coordination, Section 74 risk mitigation, and a written 2-year guarantee (3 years for deep works).
Every highway reinstatement follows a clear, auditable sequence. Here is exactly what happens at each stage.
Every public highway reinstatement starts with the right permit and the right notice. For private works (a developer breaking into the highway to connect a new plot, for example) USP prepares and submits a Section 50 street works licence application to the street authority, pays the associated fees, and manages the approval process. For statutory undertaker works, USP lodges a Section 58 advance notice via EToN within the required notice period. Permits are scheduled against the authority's works register to minimise the risk of Section 74 overrun charges, and timings are coordinated with any parallel works on the same section of highway. Traffic management is designed and deployed strictly to the NRSWA Code of Practice for Signing, Lighting and Guarding, with four-way lights, stop/go boards, or road closures as the authority requires.
Once the excavation is ready for reinstatement, backfill is placed and compacted in layers not exceeding 150mm, strictly to SROH requirements. Granular Sub Base Material (Type 1) is installed beneath the road base to the depth mandated by the road category. For Category 0 and 1 roads the road base is substantial; for Category 4 residential streets it is lighter. The hot-lay binder course, typically AC20 dense bin 60/80 penetration bitumen, is delivered from a QA-certified asphalt plant and laid within the SROH temperature tolerance (usually not below 85°C at compaction). A pneumatic-tyred roller is used to achieve the specified density, verified on site. Non-compliant compaction is the single biggest cause of Category B coring failure, so USP's supervisors sign off every pass.
The surface course is the visible, load-bearing wearing layer. For Category 3 and 4 roads, USP typically lays AC10 close graded to 30-40mm. For Category 0, 1, and 2 roads where durability under heavy traffic matters, Stone Mastic Asphalt (SMA) is specified at up to 50mm. The surface course is laid within SROH temperature tolerances, compacted, and finished flush with the surrounding carriageway with no standing water or lipping. All joints between new and existing asphalt are saw-cut square and sealed with a bitumen tack coat before the new material is laid. Cold butt joints are never permitted. Joint detail is typically the first thing a Category C inspection checks, so we get it right every time.
SROH defines three inspection categories and USP plans for all three on every job. Category A inspections are carried out by the street authority during the works to verify correct build-up and materials. Category B inspections involve coring a sample of completed reinstatements for laboratory compliance testing, and USP attends and retains all core records. Category C inspections are carried out at or near the end of the guarantee period to verify long-term joint and surface condition. All inspection records, delivery tickets, compaction sheets, and material test certificates are submitted to the street authority and retained by USP. On sign-off, the formal 2-year guarantee is issued (3 years for excavations deeper than 1.5m per SROH 4th edition).
Every highway reinstatement we deliver is built to SROH 4th edition, inspected by the street authority, and covered by a written 2-year guarantee. These are real USP projects, not stock photos.
The critical parameters that govern every SROH-compliant highway reinstatement.
End-to-end NRSWA capability from a single accredited provider.
Every highway reinstatement we deliver meets the highest industry standards. Worker safety, public safety, environmental responsibility, and project compliance from permit through to sign-off.
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I contacted USP and within minutes had a chat with Justin who described exactly how the job would be done and provided a comprehensive quote including labour and materials and was able to start the work in just 7 days. Justin and his team were brilliant and did an amazing job. I can highly recommend USP.
Jack and Joel were absolutely amazing this morning and really put themselves out to dig a hole without having to dig another hole in my drive. More work for them but one happy customer.
From the initial quote through to work completion, Justin and his work partner were a mix of professional, knowledgeable, good-humoured, and clear in all explained (I felt an instant ease to agree to the work). The work itself was excellent and they left the place immaculate!
George and Jack come out today to move a gas meter. It wasn't a straightforward job, but they both took time to talk me through what they were doing and what the next steps are. Very friendly and polite and thought about the needs of our family.
Jack and George are great.
Bang on time, completed the work perfectly, no issues. Left the meter really neatly finished. Jack and Joel were very courteous and did a great job.
George and Jack turned up and did a first class job, very friendly and professional. Great job lads.
Jack and Joel were brilliant. Very polite, worked to my highest expectations. Left the area as clean and tidy, as was possible. And explained every step of the process to me, answering any questions I had.
Fantastic work from Jack and Johl.
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