UNDERGROUND SERVICE LOCATING
Know What’s Below Before You Dig
Underground service locating for power, water, gas, telecommunications, fibre, drainage and private services before excavation, trenching, fencing, landscaping, civil works or repairs across Canterbury and the wider South Island.
We help you reduce the risk of costly strikes, delays and unnecessary digging.
At Locator Guys we specialise in locating underground services and structures using a range of advanced technologies tailored to your site conditions. Whether it is buried pipes, cables, tanks, voids or unknown private services, we help you build a clearer picture of what may be below before excavation or construction begins. We provide comprehensive locate summary reports available on request.
We use a combination of Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and Electromagnetic Induction (EMI) cable locating to deliver comprehensive underground utility detection services. Our team assesses your site to select the best tools for the job, helping identify and mark detectable underground services, while clearly explaining any site limitations.
CCTV drain camera inspections are also available on request. These can help identify blockages, pipe condition and structural issues within drainage systems, giving you a clearer picture of underground infrastructure. A video recording can be provided for review or project records.
Underground service locating gives you clearer information before excavation, helping you avoid costly strikes, delays and safety issues. Locator Guys identifies and marks detectable services such as power, water, gas, fibre, telecommunications, drainage and private services so your team can plan and dig with confidence.
We use advanced methods such as Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and Electromagnetic Induction (EMI) to accurately detect a wide range of underground utilities, including non-metallic pipes. The right method depends on the service type, material, depth, access, ground conditions and whether a signal can be applied or detected.
While factors like soil conditions and pipe materials can influence detection, our industry leading technology combined with expert analysis consistently delivers precise, high confidence results you can trust. We are fully transparent about our findings and any limitations, empowering you to plan your project with complete clarity and confidence.
No, maps can be outdated or incomplete. Professional on-site locating is essential to verify and accurately mark all underground services before excavation.
Stop digging immediately and contact the relevant utility provider. Prompt reporting helps manage hazards and ensures safety compliance.