The term "services" is generally used to describe, Water, Drains, Electric and Gas. You will also probably require phone and/or cable connections but these do not tend to be grouped with the others.

Very few sites will come as a serviced plot (i.e. - all on site) the best you could normally expect if you are building in someone's garden is that the drains may run across the front or back of the plot. If they are on site, check their position because you may need to divert them if they run straight across the centre of the site.

If they are not on site and you have to go in to the highway to get a connection, remember to build in a connection budget, as it can be quite expensive to make the connection. Only a small amount of contractors are registered to do this sort of work.

Gas, Electric and Water in an urban setting would normally come from the road. You will have to contact your local supplier and make an application for a new supply. They will send you the relevant forms for you to fill in and return, they will then send you a quote to connect the service. The price will depend on the distance of your property to the nearest main supply, even if the supply is only two meters from your boundary.

Generally you will be responsible for laying either ducting or service cable from your property to the boundary. They will then make the connection to the boundary.