GPR Scanning for Excavation Safety in British Columbia

Professional GPR Scanning for Excavation Safety

GPR scanning for excavation safety verifies the location of buried utilities before excavation begins — complementing BC One Call locates by detecting non-metallic pipes, unmarked utilities, and abandoned infrastructure that electromagnetic locating may miss. Our pre-excavation GPR survey provides a complete picture of buried conditions, preventing utility strikes that cause injuries, service disruptions, environmental releases, and costly project delays. This service is recommended for excavations near building foundations, in congested utility corridors, and in areas where records are incomplete.

Applications

• Pre-excavation utility verification for contractors
• Excavation near building foundations
• Utility corridor work in congested areas
• Construction site preparation
• Underground work in areas with incomplete records

Benefits

• Prevents costly and dangerous utility strikes
• Detects non-metallic and abandoned utilities
• Complements BC One Call locates
• Protects workers and the public
• Prevents project delays and environmental releases

Equipment Used

• GSSI SIR 4000 with 400 MHz antenna
• MALA ProEx utility survey system
• IDS GeoRadar with excavation safety software