GPR · Private utilities

Private utility locating — what public 811 locates may not show

One-call (811) programs coordinate public utility marking. On private property, underground utility locating and private utility locating services still reduce strike risk: we map gas, electric, fiber, and water runs with ground penetrating radar utility locating, field paint or flags, and clear deliverables.

GPR grid pattern used for subsurface mapping
Illustrative survey pattern (CC BY-SA 3.0, Vadams / Wikimedia Commons). See credits.

Residential & rural property

Dedicated GPR pages

Other common private-side work we still handle from this page: outbuilding power feeders and landscape drainage tracing — ask when you book so we scope antennas and time correctly.

Commercial & industrial

What to share for an accurate quote

Same factors we use across GPR work: surface material (concrete, asphalt, soil conditions), how deep we need to image for your goal (utilities often near 3–5 ft; tanks and structures can be deeper), and your preferred deliverable — field markings, GPS-tagged PDF, or both. Our scan scoping checklist walks through how we plan field time.

Deliverables

Field markings tied to a professional, date-stamped PDF report with GPS-tagged locations — suitable for project files, GC coordination, and insurance documentation. COI, limits, and how we document finds are spelled out on our master GPR service page.

Starting rates

Many small-lot and residential prep projects align with our $450 starting scan package (up to two hours, marking, basic PDF). Larger campuses and multi-zone jobs are quoted to scope. See the full pricing table.

FAQ

Should I still call 811?
Yes — we complement public locates; we focus on private and site-specific runs they do not mark.
Can you work around an active site?
We schedule evening and weekend windows when needed — book via the services hub.

Full guides: GPR & OHIO811 · Deliverables after a locate

Methodology: GPR utility interpretation and safe-dig context are summarized on our standards & further reading page (including ASTM D6432 and OHIO811 coordination).

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