Keeping Industry Running: Subsurface Solutions for Manufacturing & Industrial Facilities
In the world of manufacturing and heavy industry, time is money—and downtime is rarely an option. Whether you’re upgrading equipment, expanding operations, or undergoing maintenance, every project must be executed with precision and minimal disruption. At Spearhead Locating Services, we support industrial facilities with a full suite of subsurface services designed to keep production lines active and projects on track.
From utility locating and sewer inspections to concrete scanning and cable fault detection, our services provide the essential data you need to dig, cut, and install safely—without compromising operations.
Utility Locating: Keeping Your Power and Pipelines Protected
Manufacturing and industrial sites often operate on aging infrastructure, with layers of underground utilities that may not be clearly documented. Striking an unknown utility during construction or maintenance can shut down production, damage valuable equipment, or create serious safety hazards.
We use electromagnetic utility locating to detect and mark buried gas lines, electrical conduits, water and irrigation systems, sewer lines, and more. Whether you’re upgrading systems or breaking ground for expansion, our team helps ensure that underground infrastructure is identified and protected.
Sewer Line Locating & Inspections: Know Before You Dig
Many industrial facilities have extensive drainage systems, often routed beneath production floors, loading docks, or yard spaces. Misjudging the location or condition of a sewer line can create expensive headaches during construction or renovation.
We provide high-resolution sewer inspections and line locating to identify the exact location and condition of storm drains, sanitary sewer lines, and other buried utilities. This proactive approach allows facility managers and contractors to plan confidently and avoid emergency repairs or service disruptions.
Concrete Scanning: Cut and Core with Confidence
When installing new machinery or anchoring heavy equipment, it’s crucial to know what’s inside your slab. Concrete scanning provides a non-destructive way to identify embedded features in factory floors and structural walls before drilling, cutting, or coring.
We use high-frequency radar to detect:
- Post-tension cables
- Rebar and structural reinforcement
- Conduit and embedded utilities
- Voids or inconsistencies within the concrete
This service is essential for facilities planning equipment installations, renovations, or MEP upgrades. It protects structural integrity while helping you avoid costly repairs or dangerous mistakes.
GPR & Subsurface Investigations: Beyond Utility Locating
In complex industrial environments, it’s not just about locating utilities—it’s about understanding what else lies beneath the surface. Ground-penetrating radar (GPR) is a powerful tool used in subsurface investigations to provide imaging of underground anomalies that may not be tied to known utilities.
We use GPR to detect:
- Buried tanks, vaults, or foundations
- Unknown obstructions beneath slabs or paved yards
- Non-metallic utilities (like PVC lines or empty conduits)
GPR gives facility managers the deeper insight needed to plan long-term projects with fewer surprises.
Underground Cable Fault Detection: Find the Break Before It Breaks You
Power is everything in a manufacturing facility. When underground electrical lines develop faults due to age, moisture, or accidental damage, quickly locating the issue is essential to restoring operations.
Our cable fault detection technology allows us to pinpoint the location of a short, break, or ground fault with speed and precision—no guesswork, no unnecessary digging. This means faster repairs, minimized downtime, and safer conditions for your team.
Utility Mapping: A Visual Blueprint for Your Facility
Documentation is often a challenge in older industrial sites or when systems have been modified repeatedly over the years. Our utility mapping services give you a clear, accurate layout of your buried infrastructure, helping you plan with confidence and coordinate across teams.
Using GPS/GIS technology, we deliver professional utility maps that can be referenced during:
- Site upgrades
- Maintenance planning
- Safety audits
- Future construction
The result is smarter planning, better coordination, and fewer disruptions to daily operations.
Why Industrial Facilities Trust Spearhead Locating
Manufacturing environments are demanding. Projects must be completed with speed, safety, and accuracy—often while operations continue around them. That’s why industrial clients turn to Spearhead Locating Services.
We understand your priorities:
✔️ Minimize downtime
✔️ Maintain safety standards
✔️ Stay on schedule and within budget
✔️ Prevent unexpected issues
From expanding a production line to installing new utilities, we deliver the critical underground insight you need to get the job done right.
Ready to upgrade or maintain your facility? Contact Spearhead Locating to schedule your next service. We’ll help you dig smarter, plan better, and keep your production running strong.
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