Utility Locating
Utility Locating Services in Vancouver: Expert Solutions for Construction and Development. Serving Vancouver, Victoria, Kelowna, Calgary, Regina and All of Western Canada
Ensure Safety and Precision with TerraProbe’s Advanced GPR Technology
When it comes to construction or development, accurately locating underground utilities is crucial to ensure safety and prevent costly disruptions. At TerraProbe, we provide professional utility locating services using advanced Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) technology to locate utility lines efficiently and effectively. Whether you’re searching for a utility locator near me or require line locators for a large project, our team is equipped to handle every challenge.
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Our Services
Simple Locate Services
At TerraProbe, we understand the importance of pinpoint accuracy in construction projects. Our simple locate service is designed to identify specific buried utilities such as water lines, gas pipes, and electrical conduits. We use durable marking materials including paint and flags to indicate the location of these utilities, ensuring that your project proceeds without any underground surprises.
Utility Locator for Bore Hole and Trench Clearance
Before any digging begins, knowing what lies beneath is essential. Our utility locator services provide precise clearance details for bore holes and trenches to prevent accidental damage.
Roadway and large area utility Locates
For projects lacking as-built information, our area-based services cover wide locations. Using the Stream-C multi-antenna radar system, we provide detailed scans, making us your preferred utility locator near me for complex excavations.
Why Choose TerraProbe for Your Utility Locating Needs?
Comprehensive Utility Locate Services
Our utility locate solutions include identifying buried water lines, gas pipes, electrical conduits, and other underground utilities. We use durable marking methods to ensure clarity throughout your project. For complex projects, our underground utilities locating extends to advanced area-based scans with the Stream-C radar system, allowing for identification of both metallic and non-metallic structures up to 5 meters deep.
deliverables you can rely on
One Call Tickets
Terraprobe will acquire a BC One Call Ticket on behalf of the customer if requested. BC One Call and BC Common Ground Alliance (member)
Local Markings
Utilities are marked on the ground using paint or flags employing a standardized colour code. For all locates except large scale projects utilizing the Stream-C.
GPS
RTK corrected GPS* coordinates (2 cm accuracy) can be taken for all locates. This is an additional cost except for Stream-C projects.
Hand Sketch
Hand drawn sketch shows located utilities with relative to fixed structures. This is usually used to confirm bore hole clearance and is a record of locates marked locally. The hand sketch is part of the basic locate service.
Work Order
Terraprobe utilizes a paperless dispatch and work order system. Pictures are taken of the locate markings and are sent as part of the completed work order. Notes are also included. Work orders are provided for all levels of service.
AutoCad Drawings
AutoCad drawings may be provided at an additional cost for all levels of service. Base drawings of the survey area must be provided to Terraprobe to allow completion of this service. Stream-C projects deliverables always include AutoCad drawings.
Google Earth/Aerial Survey Overlay
Available for all GPR located utilities, structures are shown overlayed on a Google Earth map or a map created by our Aerial division - Terra-Aero.
3-D Rendering:
A 3-D rendering of located utilities can be produced for all locate projects utilizing the Stream-C radar system.
CASE STUDY//
CONSTRUCTION CRANE LOCATION
Client Objective/Goal: Client needed to determine the best spot to place a construction crane.
Project Application: A GPR sub-surface survey of the area was able to show which location was safe to place the crane.
Problem
- Client had a large area of land that they wanted to place a crane one
- Client did not know where underground utilities or concrete footings were located
- Crane could not be placed until these sub-surface anomalies were located to ensure safety
Solution
The Use of the Stream-DP system allowed us to collect data in one direction only as opposed to a grid pattern. This made the data collection much faster and easily done with one technician.
Benefit
Integrated GPS data provides accurate location information for anomalies for the client.
Integrated GPS facilitates accurate coverage of the survey area without using grids.
The Stream-DP provides near 100% coverage which is superior for locating smaller targets.
The client was able to receive valuable data in a short time and low cost relative to other methods and types of GPR systems.
Are you ready for accurate utility mapping?
Ready to start your project with confidence? TerraProbe's utility locating team is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and industry expertise. For reliable utility locator services, whether you need a simple locate or comprehensive area-based mapping, reach out to TerraProbe today.
Get a Quote for your next project and ensure safe excavation with our advanced utility locating services.
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American Society of Civil Engineers CVASCE 38-02
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CSA Group S250:20 Standard
Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Quality Levels
Terraprobe conducts its utility locating and mapping according to the standards outlined in American Society of Civil Engineers 38-02 and the CSA Group CSA S250:20
QL-A UL Survey using Geophysical methods (GPR & EM) with confirmation using Soft Excavation (Hydro-vac) as necessary. Report in AutoCad showing plan and profile of utilities.
QL-B UL Survey using Geophysical methods (GPR & EM). Report in AutoCad showing utility locations on map.
QL-C UL Survey using Visual Observation of facilities only, eg. Manhole covers, valve chambers etc. Report in AutoCad showing observed utilities on Plan Map.
QL-D BC One Call ticket and GIS information from cities/municipalities only. This includes One Call ticket information as well as other data provided by the utility owners.
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