Underground Utility Locator

Underground Cable Locator Brisbane

We use the highly sensitive RD8000 detection equipment to scan for pipes and cables that are metal or have a metallic core. These include electrical and communication services, water and sewage piping, and other utilities. Many recent installations are tagged with RFID transponders – the RD8000 is RFID-capable and locates these assets quickly and reliably. An advanced underground utility locator like 1300Locate will make your job easy by providing the detailed information you need.

Ground Penetrating Radar Services

GPR is a highly useful tool for locating underground utilities and assets not RFID-tagged, that may be invisible on the surface and not detectable otherwise, including non-metallic cables and piping. We were the first underground utility locator to introduce GPR to the Australian market. We use the advanced IDS Detector Duo, which scans at two different frequencies simultaneously to locate shallow and deep targets.

NDD Excavation

Non-Destructive Excavation is the industry’s preferred method for safe, damage-free digging and trenching, and for exposing fragile underground utilities. Our underground utility locating services will find the location of subsurface equipment, and our fleet of specialised excavation equipment is equipped to handle large and small NDD projects with vacuum and water pressure tooling.

CCTV Pipe Inspection

We thoroughly inspect mainlines and laterals in drains, sewers, and other piping with the advanced mainline inspection remote tractor and camera attachments from Rausch USA – capturing video, photographs, and position data to build up a complete AutoCAD-friendly 3D map of the subsurface piping network. We can stop the camera tractor and launch a smaller sled to inspect laterals – we are one of just a few underground utility locating services with this capability.

Underground Leak Detection

Hidden subsurface leaks will create physical hazards and financial losses. These can become quite significant since the leaks are unseen and tend to go undetected for longer periods of time. We use specialised equipment to listen for the characteristic acoustic signatures of different types of leaks, leading to positive identification and efficient resolution.

Sewer Jetting Service

Pipes and sewers are subject to constant intrusion and blockage by silt, debris, and tree roots. When the flow through a pipe fails, it is often for these reasons, and it’s not necessary to replace the pipe – an inspection and cleanout with the right tools may be the solution. 1300Locate has the experience and specialised equipment to inspect, evaluate, and clear sewers and piping, saving you time and money.