Utility Locating Services
Experience you can depend on
Utility locating and mapping
Using our state-of-the-art electromagnetic locators, we are able to identify and locate underground utilities such as gas, water, power and communication lines.
On delivery of our comprehensive assessment and advice, you will be in a position to plan your excavation with confidence knowing you are compliant and have minimized your risk.
Concrete Scanning
Concrete scanning is a non-destructive concrete assessment method which uses ground penetrating radar, to evaluate the integrity of the structure and locate embedded utilities prior to concrete cutting, coring and drilling. Geotrace’s competent and knowledgeable team will assess, detect and can provide you with a 3-dimensional scan of the result.
Concrete scanning and the results thereof, ensure that you minimize the risk of major impact to surrounding properties, structures and buildings.
We also carry exit point locators enabling you to ascertain where an exit point of a drill location point is which will save you time and money.
Concrete cutting, coring and drilling
Once a site has been assessed via our concrete scanning process, our competent, skilled team, using specialised state-of-the-art equipment, is able to core, drill and cut from 20mmØ to 300mmØ to a maximum depth of 500mm.
Concrete cutting involves the cutting of concrete and is used in commercial and residential projects such as the cutting of trenches, pits and creating control joints in concrete.
Concrete coring and drilling are processes that enable engineers, plumbers and the like, to cut a perfect round hole in any concrete structure. The process is low-noise, dust free and non-percussive.
Ground Penetrating Radar
Used in conjunction with our utility and mapping electromagnetic locators, Ground Penetrating Radar is a geo-physical instrument that uses state-of-the-art technology to locate and identify items that are non-conductive and thus harder to find and identify with regular electromagnetic locators such as:
- PVC /Poly Services
- UST’S (Underground Storage Tanks)
- Unidentified buried drums
- Subsurface structures
- Unmarked burial sites
- Unidentified services
- Geological features
CASA Certified – REPL and REOC Drone operator
Geotrace is able to provide aerial imagery via drones for large site areas that are difficult to reach and difficult to assess due to terrain and ease of accessibility.
Our fully licenced and registered drone operators ensure that this method saves you time, saves you money and removes the risk involved in sending “hands on the ground” assessors.
We are insured as well as fully licenced and registered with CASA (REOC and REPL)
CCTV Pipe Inspections
CCTV Pipe Inspections are carried out with intelligent, versatile CCTV cameras allowing a 360-degree view of pipelines, sewer lines, drains and storm water drainage systems.
With our specialised equipment we are able to identify breakages, blockages and breakdowns allowing us to assess and report faults quickly, efficiently and effectively.
Non-destructive excavation potholes
Potholing is an efficient, non-destructive digging solution that exposes essential underground infrastructure.
Using high pressure vacuums and jets our specialised equipment enables us to dig down, locate, expose and assess underground utilities and existing assets, without the risk of damaging them.
Dial Before You Dig (DBYD) Consulting
Before digging and breaking ground it is essential that you are mindful and fully compliant with Australian Minimum standards (AS5488:2019).
Geotrace’s passionate and highly knowledgeable team will assist you in reading, interpreting and understanding your DBYD drawings.
With our extensive experience we will assist, train and educate you and your team so that you are able to comply with your roles and responsibilities, effectively manage your project from beginning to end and minimize underground utility risk.
Specialised locating
Specialised locating covers a broad spectrum of services from lost wedding rings, underground drums, missing well covers and the like. If it’s down there, we will find it!
Geotrace carries a wide range of specialist instruments to assist in locating and retrieving items.
Environmental and Geotechnical Drilling
We offer a full range of geotechnical, environmental, and exploration drilling services using our fleet of high-performance drill rigs. Equipped with the latest technology, including Geoprobe tooling, our rigs are capable of handling a variety of drilling applications with efficiency and precision.
Our Drilling Capabilities:
✔ Geotechnical Drilling – Boreholes, soil sampling, and site investigations
✔ Environmental Drilling – Monitoring wells, soil vapor sampling, and remediation
✔ Direct Push Technology (DPT) – Fast and effective subsurface sampling
✔ Auger & Rotary Drilling – Adaptable solutions for various ground conditions
✔ Wireline Coring – High-quality core recovery with minimal disturbance
✔ NMLC Coring – Reliable coring for geotechnical and mineral exploration
✔ Diamond Coring – Precision coring for rock and hard formations
With a diverse fleet of rigs, we have the capability to tackle projects of all sizes, from routine site investigations to complex drilling operations. Our experienced team ensures safe, efficient, and high-quality results, making us a trusted partner for your drilling needs.
Advanced GPR scanning
Advanced Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) with GeoLitix
we leverage state-of-the-art Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) technology, enhanced by GeoLitix, to provide precise subsurface imaging, analysis, and 3D modeling. Our advanced GPR solutions deliver high-resolution data, enabling accurate identification of underground utilities, voids, structural elements, and subsurface anomalies across a wide range of applications.
Comprehensive GPR Services
✔ Traditional GPR Surveys – Reliable and efficient detection of utilities, underground structures, and anomalies
✔ GeoLitix-Enhanced 3D Modeling & Data Processing – Advanced imaging for greater clarity, depth, and spatial accuracy
✔ Utility Locating & Mapping – Identify and map buried infrastructure with precision
✔ Geotechnical & Environmental Assessments – Soil profiling, contamination mapping, and geological investigations
✔ Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) – Safe and efficient subsurface scanning without excavation
✔ Archaeological & Structural Investigations – Detect hidden foundations, voids, and historical structures
✔ Real-Time Data & Detailed Reporting – Comprehensive insights to support informed decision-making
By integrating GeoLitix-powered analytics, our GPR technology provides enhanced depth penetration, superior resolution, and 3D visualization, ensuring greater accuracy and reliability for subsurface
GIS Mapping
GIS Mapping
✔️ Accurate & Reliable Data – Our GIS maps provide precise spatial data, ensuring your utility records are up to date.
✔️ Enhanced Project Planning – Reduce excavation risks and streamline future work with comprehensive, easy-to-access maps.
✔️ Regulatory Compliance – Meet industry standards by maintaining detailed digital records of underground assets.
✔️ Seamless Integration – Our GIS data is compatible with various industry software, making it easy to integrate into your workflow.
How It Works
1️⃣ Locate & Mark – We perform an expert utility locate using advanced detection tools.
2️⃣ Capture GIS Data – We digitally map utilities with high-precision GPS RTK equipment.
3️⃣ Deliver Usable Maps – Receive detailed GIS files, shapefiles, or geodatabases tailored to your needs
