UK Interactive Tour Buy Training & Equipment Careers Client Login Underground Utility Surveys Contact us Quick links HSG47 guidance recommends that an underground utility detection survey is completed before working on or near to buried services. Using the latest underground utility detection technology including Stream C, Radio Frequency Location (RFL) and Ground Penetration Radar /Ground Probing Radar (GPR), SOCOTEC is able to locate and provide a clear understanding of all buried services, utilities, metallic pipes, plastic pipes, drainage runs, electric cables, communication and fibre optic cables. In fact, utility tracing can be completed for just about any underground utilities. Typically, our underground utility detection surveys are completed to The Survey Association Level 4 or BSI PAS128 specifications. Other service specification levels are available on request to meet demands. Survey results can be provided in a range of formats to meet your project requirements. Benefits of using SOCOTEC's underground utility detection surveys include: Reduced exposure to buried hazards Non-intrusive survey - minimises disruption Desk study / statutory service provider searches NVQ trained and experienced staff Latest survey equipment and software Surveys to PAS 128 or TSA standards available Accurate record of underground utility depths and locations SOCOTEC's methods include: UNDERGROUND UTILITY SURVEYS Stream C Real-time 3D mapping tool with 34 antennas in two polarisations to produce a real-time 3D reconstruction of the underground network in a single scan. Stream C facilitates large surveys through its towing-kit, or smaller surveys due to its compact size. With automatic pipe detection, surveys only need to be performed in one direction which improves productivity and efficiency in underground utility detection. Detects All buried services: Utilities Metallic pipes Plastic pipes Drainage runs Electric cables, communication and fibre optic cables. Get in touch UNDERGROUND UTILITY SURVEYS Radio Frequency Location (RFL) Conventional technology behind utility detection surveys, and the tools used by SOCOTEC are the most advanced form of what most people know as “CAT & Genny” (Cable Avoidance Tool & Signal Generator). Detects Electricity cables Communication cables Telecommunication cables (metallic) Metallic water, gas, fuel and vent pipes Get in touch UNDERGROUND UTILITY SURVEYS Ground Penetration Radar / Ground Probing Radar (GPR survey) Used to locate buried objects which are foreign to the surrounding environment and can identify changes or interfaces between different media below ground. Although no indication is given as to the detected object’s material, and only general indications of size can be determined, this method is invaluable in obtaining information relating to the (previously invisible) underground environment. Detects Fibre optic cables Plastic water, gas, cable, fuel and vent pipes Concrete pipes Clay pipes Get in touch Want to find out more about SOCOTEC's Site Investigation services? Click here You might also be interested in: ALL NEWS PRESS RELEASES WHITE PAPERS BUSINESS CASES TESTIMONIAL News Events Ground Investigation Construction Utilities SOCOTEC Promotes National Safe Digging Week THU 17/09/2020 - 15:18 News Hot Topic Utilities Ground Investigation PAS 128: what is it and what you need to know FRI 26/06/2020 - 12:20 News Hot Topic Utilities Withdrawal of RPS 211: What does the utilities industry need to know about excavated waste? TUE 09/04/2019 - 12:05 News Equipment Updates Utilities Ground Investigation SOCOTEC Invests in Stream C Equipment for Enhanced 3D Utility Mapping Service TUE 05/03/2019 - 14:00 Client Projects Geotechnical & Geophysical Utilities Ground Investigation SOCOTEC Support Water Company with Ground Investigation Works READ MORE Client Projects Geotechnical & Geophysical Utilities Ground Investigation Ground Investigation Division Helps CVB Lay the Groundwork for Thames Tideway Success READ MORE Topographic Surveys Discover the section Geophysical Surveys Discover the section Pied de page Your Sector Our Services Case Studies Digital Innovation News and Media Who We Are Work for SOCOTEC View our brochure Employee Login Contact Us Pied de page (secondaire) UK Privacy Policy Modern Slavery Policy Cookies Policy Sitemap