Your Locating Partner
Spearhead Locating Services is your specialist for Damage Prevention.
Your one-stop shop for peace of mind
No surprises
We provide confidence. We help you prevent a disaster from happening during your project by identifying the location of all your utilities and any other underground objects. Once we have located and marked all of your utilities and completed our gas, water, sewer and electrical lines, you can proceed with your project confident that you will not strike anything unseen while digging.
Utility detection is crucial to any construction project where excavation is planned. Knowing the location of all your underground utilities prior to starting your project is a critical step in preventing utility damage, personal injury and cost overruns.
Total Satisfaction
Our wide range of services means one call to us and all your locating needs are covered. Our customers love that their projects are done quickly, accurately and professionally using the latest technology available. We take on projects of all sizes. We are trained and certified to conform with Common Ground Alliance (CGA) Best Practices and American Public Works Association (APWA) Uniform Color Code.
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We’ll help you to make your project a complete success. Contact us and we’ll show you how.
Our Services
Utility Locating
If you accidentally damage a utility line during a dig, it will not only be costly but can also be extremely dangerous. We’ll locate all your utilities — gas, water, electric, communication and sewer lines — in all kinds of environments, so your project will be safe.
Concrete Scanning
Don’t risk hitting a post-tension cable, rebar or conduit when you core or cut into a concrete wall or slab. We’ll find them for you and save you the headache and extra cost of coring in the wrong spot.
Subsurface Investigation
Coming across unmarked underground storage tanks (UGST) or other unknown objects during a dig can be costly. Our ground penetrating radar (GPR) is a very effective tool that we use to find them for you in advance, saving you time and money.
Underground Cable Fault Detection
When your buried electrical system goes down, our Underground Cable Fault Detection service will pinpoint exactly where your cable has failed. We’ll save you valuable time and money and get you back to work sooner!
Utility Mapping
Don’t let the markings of your located utilities get wiped out by construction equipment or grading, making you locate them again! We’ll save you the hassle by creating a detailed GPS/GIS-based map as we locate your utilities, providing a permanent, sharable, regulation-compliant record.
Our Service Area
Spearhead Locating Services is located in beautiful Ventura, California. We service clients in Ventura County, Santa Barbara County to our north and Los Angeles County to our south. Wherever you are, we’ve got you covered.
1. Ventura County
Our Customers Love Us
“We have used Spearhead Locating Services to locate utilities and buried facilities on many private projects. Dave is very knowledgeable, providing helpful insight into what he is doing and why he is doing it. He always comes equipped with the proper gear to complete the job efficiently and competently. We can excavate with confidence after Spearhead has cleared the area.”
Brett Wanner, CEG/QSD
Vice President & Principal Engineering Geologist
Advanced Geotechnical Services
Ron Pierce
Facilities Management – Operations
California State University Bakersfield
“I was on a tight schedule and Spearhead came out quickly and in short order identified the gas line I was looking for. They used several different types of equipment to detect the underground pipe. They were friendly and professional. I highly recommend them! “
David Norris
Director of Maintenance, Operations & Transportation
Ventura County Schools Business Services Authority
News and Views
Avoid Mistakes in Underground Utility Projects
Underground utility locating is about more than following regulations—it’s essential for preventing costly delays, protecting infrastructure, and ensuring safety. Common mistakes like skipping locates or relying on outdated plans can lead to dangerous accidents and expensive setbacks. Accurate mapping and professional locating services help reduce these risks, keeping projects on schedule and within budget while safeguarding workers and infrastructure.
What Makes a Great Utility Locator?
Ever wonder what sets top-tier utility locators apart? It’s more than just fancy equipment. Uncover the essential qualities that transform good locators into great ones—skills that protect your project, your budget, and most importantly, your safety. Ready to dig deeper?
The Looming Challenge of Aging Utilities
Explore how the crumbling utility systems beneath us are not just an aging problem but a daily crisis. With billions of dollars flowing from the U.S. infrastructure bill, why are we still missing a critical piece of the puzzle—future-proofing? Discover how poor documentation and outdated technology leave us vulnerable to a legacy of underground risks that could haunt generations to come.
The Importance of Sewer Line Inspections and Ensuring Accuracy in Utility Locating
Join us as we explore the critical importance of sewer line inspections and the rigorous measures Spearhead Locating Services takes to ensure accuracy and reliability in utility locating. Learn how we help maintain the efficiency and safety of your projects.
Let’s Get Started
Find out how easy it is to get your project started on the right foot. Just call us, email us, or fill out this contact form. We’ll show you how we can help.