Utility Locating Services
Utility locating is essential before any excavation, trenching or ground penetration work. At Concrete Scanning & Locating WA, we provide professional utility locating services across Perth and Western Australia to identify underground services and reduce the risk of costly and dangerous service strikes.
Our utility locating services help contractors, engineers and project managers clearly understand what lies below the surface so excavation work can be planned and carried out safely, efficiently and in compliance with site requirements.
Accurate Utility Locating for Safer Excavation
Identifying Underground Utilities Before Excavation
Utility locating involves the detection and mapping of underground services prior to excavation or ground disturbance. These services are often not visible or accurately documented and may include electrical, communications, water, gas and drainage infrastructure.
By locating utilities before digging begins, risks to workers, infrastructure and project timelines are significantly reduced.
Our Utility Locating Services
Our utility locating services focus on identifying underground and embedded services prior to excavation or ground disturbance. Depending on where services are installed, this may involve locating utilities within concrete structures or below ground level.
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Cable locating is a core utility locating service used to identify underground and concealed electrical or communications services before excavation.
This includes locating:
underground electrical cables
communications and data services
power conduits running below ground or entering structures
Accurate cable locating reduces the risk of service strikes, outages and safety incidents during excavation works.
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Pipe locating is used to detect underground pipelines prior to trenching or excavation. This service helps identify the position and alignment of critical infrastructure that may not be accurately documented.
This includes locating:
water and sewer pipelines
gas services
stormwater and drainage infrastructure
Pipe locating supports safe excavation planning and helps prevent damage to essential services.
Utility Marking & Site Guidance
Once utilities are identified, services are clearly marked on the ground surface to guide excavation activities. Markings help operators understand safe dig zones and avoid critical infrastructure during works.
Where required, we also provide site guidance to assist teams in interpreting results and planning excavation paths.
When Utility Locating Is Required
Utility locating is commonly required before:
excavation and trenching works
civil construction and infrastructure projects
service installations and upgrades
directional drilling or boring
demolition and site remediation
Early locating helps prevent service strikes that can cause injury, outages, environmental damage and costly project delays.
Who We Work With
Our utility locating services support a wide range of projects across Perth and WA. We regularly work with:
civil and commercial contractors
builders and developers
engineers and consultants
local authorities and facility managers
Each site is assessed individually to ensure the most suitable locating approach is used.
