Building Safer Communities: Utility Locating for Municipalities & Public Works
When it comes to public infrastructure, safety, accuracy, and accountability are non-negotiable. Municipal projects—from street and sidewalk repairs to large-scale utility upgrades—require careful planning and precise execution. At Spearhead Locating Services, we partner with local governments and public works departments to support safe, efficient infrastructure work across our communities.
Our services help municipalities avoid utility strikes, protect existing infrastructure, and ensure that taxpayer dollars are used responsibly. With accurate locating and inspection services, public works teams can move forward confidently, knowing what lies beneath every project site.
Utility Locating: Preventing Strikes and Service Interruptions
Before any excavation takes place, identifying buried utilities is essential. In densely developed municipal areas, overlapping infrastructure is common, and existing records may be outdated or incomplete. That’s where electromagnetic utility locating plays a critical role.
We accurately detect and mark:
- Gas and electric lines
- Water mains and service lines
- Sewer and storm drain systems
- Communication and fiber optic cables
By pinpointing active and abandoned utilities, we help cities avoid costly damage, emergency shutdowns, and public safety incidents. Our utility locating services support everything from small curb repairs to major utility upgrades.
Sewer Line Locating & Inspections: Infrastructure You Can’t Ignore
Municipalities are responsible for maintaining large-scale underground sewer systems. Whether you’re replacing a segment of pipe or rehabilitating a full system, knowing the condition and location of sewer lines is vital.
We offer:
- Sewer line locating to map exact paths and depths
- High-resolution video inspections to assess structural condition, detect blockages, or identify infiltration
Our sewer services help public works crews make informed maintenance decisions and prevent disruptive backups or emergency dig-ups.
Concrete Scanning: Safer Coring, Smarter Upgrades
Public buildings, transit platforms, and civic facilities often undergo retrofitting or upgrades—requiring cutting, coring, or anchoring into concrete. Before that happens, concrete scanning ensures you’re not compromising embedded elements.
Using high-frequency radar, we scan concrete to detect:
- Rebar and reinforcement
- Post-tension cables
- Embedded conduit or piping
- Voids or inconsistencies
Concrete Scanning: Safer Coring, Smarter Upgrades
Public buildings, transit platforms, and civic facilities often undergo retrofitting or upgrades—requiring cutting, coring, or anchoring into concrete. Before that happens, concrete scanning ensures you’re not compromising embedded elements.
Using high-frequency radar, we scan concrete to detect:
- Rebar and reinforcement
- Post-tension cables
- Embedded conduit or piping
- Voids or inconsistencies
This service is essential for safe drilling in municipal facilities, schools, water treatment plants, and more.
GPR & Subsurface Investigations: Looking Deeper Beneath the Surface
For public projects involving roadways, parks, or historical districts, ground-penetrating radar (GPR) supports deeper insight beyond standard utility locating. We use GPR during subsurface investigations to detect anomalies or infrastructure that might not appear on any existing records.
GPR helps municipalities identify:
- Unknown or abandoned utilities
- Buried manholes, vaults, or tanks
- Structural remnants and concrete footings
- Changes in subsurface material
GPR is especially useful in areas where digging without data could delay timelines or damage preserved infrastructure.
Utility Mapping: Clear Records for Smarter Future Planning
Municipal infrastructure evolves constantly—and often outpaces documentation. We provide GPS/GIS-based utility mapping to help cities maintain accurate, up-to-date underground records.
Our digital mapping services provide:
- Easy-to-share KMZ files for planning teams
- Accurate records for permitting and project coordination
- Long-term asset management support
By capturing this data, public works departments can plan smarter, reduce survey redundancy, and avoid future guesswork.
Why Municipalities Choose Spearhead Locating
Our team understands the complexity and responsibility that comes with public infrastructure. Cities and public agencies trust us because we bring:
✅ A deep knowledge of local codes and right-of-way challenges
✅ Proven experience with municipal construction and maintenance
✅ A proactive approach to minimizing risk and maximizing efficiency
Every public works project carries a level of scrutiny—and for good reason. Our job is to ensure that subsurface data supports smarter decisions and safer communities.
Serving the Public Starts Below the Surface
From road resurfacing to public utility upgrades, no project should move forward without a clear understanding of what’s underground. At Spearhead Locating Services, we’re proud to support the people who build, repair, and maintain the infrastructure we all depend on.
Whether it’s locating utilities, inspecting sewers, scanning concrete, or conducting GPR investigations, we help municipalities protect their investments and serve their communities with confidence.
Planning an upcoming public works project? Contact Spearhead Locating to learn how our subsurface services can support your municipality from the ground up.
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