Private Utility Locating Experts
What Is Private Utility Locating?
Private utility locating is the process of identifying underground utility lines that may not be included in standard public utility marking services. These privately owned lines can run across residential, commercial, industrial, and construction properties and may include infrastructure installed beyond public utility responsibility.
Professional private utility locating services can help detect electrical lines, water lines, sewer laterals, communication cables, irrigation systems, gas lines, lighting circuits, and other buried utilities. Specialized locating equipment is used to trace and identify these underground systems before excavation or construction begins.
Private utility locating gives contractors, property owners, facility managers, and project teams valuable information about what may be beneath the surface. By identifying buried infrastructure in advance, crews can improve planning, reduce uncertainty, and lower the risk of damaging private utility lines during digging or site work.
When Is Private Utility Locating Necessary?
Private utility locating is necessary before excavation, trenching, drilling, grading, landscaping, fence installation, construction, or renovation on private property. It is especially important when underground lines extend beyond areas covered by public utility locating or when existing site plans are incomplete or outdated.
This service is commonly used at homes, apartment complexes, commercial properties, industrial facilities, campuses, warehouses, construction sites, and large private developments. It can also be helpful before installing new utilities, building additions, parking areas, irrigation systems, or other site improvements.
Using professional private underground utility locating before work begins can help prevent accidental strikes, service interruptions, costly repairs, project delays, and safety concerns. Accurate utility information allows project teams to plan excavation zones more carefully and complete work with greater confidence.
What Is Required For Private Utility Locating?
Effective private utility locating requires access to the project site, available utility records, and appropriate locating equipment. Depending on the type of buried infrastructure, technicians may use electromagnetic locators, signal transmitters, Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), utility tracing equipment, and visual site inspection.
Before locating begins, it is helpful to review available site plans, utility drawings, access points, meters, panels, valves, cleanouts, and other visible utility features. These details can assist technicians in determining likely utility routes and selecting the most suitable locating method for the site.
Once utilities are detected, their approximate paths can be marked using paint, flags, stakes, or other surface indicators. Professional private utility locating services combine field experience, specialized technology, site information, and clear utility marking to provide useful guidance before excavation, construction, or maintenance work.
Our Reviews
What Our Customers Have to Say About Us!
Very professional and easy to work with. The team located our underground utilities quickly and clearly marked everything before excavation. The process was smooth and saved us a lot of time.
We needed GPR and concrete scanning before starting a renovation project. They were thorough, arrived on time, and explained the findings clearly. Great service from start to finish.
Excellent utility locating and mapping service. The crew was knowledgeable, efficient, and provided accurate information for our project. I would definitely recommend them for future work.
The Process
3 Step Process For Your Private Utility Locating Needs
Contact Us
Start by completing the 'Get a Free Quote' form on our website to share your Private Utility Locating needs with us.
Schedule Your Estimate
Next, we'll arrange a property visit at a time that works for you to provide an in-person estimate for your Private Utility Locating needs.
Get The Job Done
After you approve our estimate, we'll schedule a date to complete the job. Our team will work hard to exceed your expectations!
Request A Free Private Utility Locating Quote
BUSINESS
SERVICES
SERVICE AREAS
OPERATING HOURS
Sun: Closed
Mon: 7:00am - 7:00pm
Tue: 7:00am - 7:00pm
Wed: 7:00am - 7:00pm
Thu: 7:00am - 7:00pm
Fri: 7:00am - 7:00pm
Sat: 7:00am - 7:00pm