GPR Utility Locate in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

A gpr utility locate in Fort Lauderdale, Florida was completed prior to trenching to install a new electrical line. The customer was installing the new line between an existing building to a new building. The utility locating was completed around and inside the perimeter of the trench area as marked out in white spray paint. The area was scanned and located in a grid pattern that allows maximum coverage while also being time sensitive. The customer provided site drawings that noted several existing utilities along the proposed trenching route. GPRSS was able to mobilize to the site to scan and locate utilities using ground penetrating radar along with a utility wand via electromagnetic induction. The utility findings were marked on the surface with spray paint and flags. The technician was also able to determine the approximate depth of the utilities to allow the customer to expose the lines without damaging while digging. A utility map of the area was provided to the customer using GPS to document the location of the utilities.  

Ground penetrating radar sends electromagnetic pulses into the ground which allows the unit to locate metallic and non-metallic lines buried below the surface. GPR can locate communication, electric, gas, irrigation, sewer, storm drain, and water lines. Utility sweeps using a utility wand is also a best practice. The utility wand can detect live power and lines with current. For lines that do not have current flowing, a utility transmitter can be used to direct connect to a metallic line or to an existing tracer wire. The transmitter emits a frequency tone which can be detected and located by the utility wand. GPR can also be used to locate underground storage tanks and related piping. A GPR utility locate can also clear environmental boring locations. Please call us today for your next GPR utility locating project.