What is Service Locating?
Underground Service Locating is a vital process that involves pinpointing the whereabouts and depth of underground utilities and infrastructure, including gas lines, water pipes, electrical cables, telecommunication lines, sewer, and stormwater drainage pipes.
Service Locating employs sophisticated techniques such as EMI (Electromagnetic Induction) and GPR (Ground Penetrating Radar) to precisely locate underground utilities and infrastructure. By utilizing these methods, our Service Locators can detect buried cables, pipes, and other subsurface assets accurately.
What is EMI (Electromagnetic Induction)?
EMI enables service locators to detect electromagnetic signals emitted by buried utilities, offering valuable insights into their depth and position.
What is GPR (Ground Penetrating Radar)?
GPR employs radar pulses to generate detailed images of the subsurface, uncovering both metallic and non-metallic objects.
Utilising these technologies, our service locators generate comprehensive reports detailing the location, depth, and type of underground utilities. These reports are invaluable for industries such as construction, engineering, and infrastructure development, ensuring the safety and efficiency of excavation and construction projects.
By combining EMI and GPR, our Service Locators can meticulously map out the underground terrain, facilitating informed decision making and reducing the risk of damage to existing utilities.
Reasons to engage a Service Locator
Locate underground utilities efficiently
Create accurate maps of your essential underground assets to maintain records and inform future work, mitigating risks to these assets.
Prevent costly damage or investigate existing faults
Buried utilities are vulnerable to damage or hidden faults. Our utility locating and mapping services provide visibility, helping you prevent damage and investigate any existing issues.
Conduct excavation safely around critical systems, adhering to project timelines
By locating and mapping your underground utilities, your projects can proceed without delays caused by unexpected discoveries or damage to hidden services.
Plan upcoming construction projects effectively
Our utility location services include mapping and pre-excavation plans, providing you and your contractors with the necessary information to plan future construction or site excavation projects accurately.