Services
Private utility locator companies provide essential services to ensure safety, efficiency, and precision during excavation, construction, and infrastructure projects. Here’s an overview of the key services typically offered:
Underground Utility Detection
Electromagnetic Locating (Toning): Identifying buried conductive utilities like cables, pipes, and communication lines using advanced electromagnetic equipment.
Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR): Detecting non-conductive utilities, such as PVC pipes or fiber optics, by analyzing subsurface structures.
3D Utility Mapping: Providing detailed and accurate visualizations of underground utilities in three dimensions.
CAD Integration: Delivering utility maps and BIM models compatible with CAD software for seamless project integration.
Utility Marking and Flagging: Marking detected utilities on-site using paint, flags, or stakes to indicate the location and depth of underground structures.
3D 360′ Laser Scanning: Create accurate digital records of buildings, infrastructure, and spaces
Subsurface Imaging and Analysis: Producing high-resolution subsurface images to identify potential conflicts or hazards before excavation.
Rebar & Tension Cable Scanning: Non-destructive process that uses concrete penetrating radar to locate rebar, conduits and tension cables.
Utility Relocation Support: Offering guidance and support to safely relocate utilities during construction or renovation projects.
Emergency Utility Location Services: Rapid response to locate utilities in urgent scenarios to prevent damage during unexpected excavation or repairs.
Leak and Fault Detection: Identifying leaks in water or gas pipelines and faults in electrical lines.
LiDAR Scanning: Creating detailed 3D models of a surface by recording the time it takes for the laser pulses to reflect back from different points.
Compliance and Risk Management: Ensuring projects comply with local safety regulations and reducing risks associated with utility damage.
Training and Consultation: Educating construction teams and project managers on best practices for working around utilities.