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Pipe locating

Pipe Locating Services for Construction and Civil Works

Unknown pipe routes create risk for excavation, drainage works, service upgrades, and site investigations. HR Utilities locates buried pipes and records the results for site teams, engineers, and asset owners.

We combine GPR, electromagnetic induction, traceable methods, CCTV inspection, and survey control to investigate metallic and non-metallic pipes across Melbourne, Geelong, Victoria, and Western Australia.

Pipes rarely stay simple once work starts

A drawing may show a main line but miss private extensions, abandoned runs, stormwater changes, or undocumented drainage. Once excavation starts, those gaps turn into delays.

HR Utilities helps your team find pipe routes before work reaches them. Our technicians choose the right detection method for the pipe material, access point, ground condition, and project risk.

Pipe locating use cases

These are common reasons contractors, engineers, and property teams call HR Utilities.

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Water and gas pipe routes

Trace conductive services with electromagnetic induction and record the alignment for site planning.

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Stormwater and drainage

Use CCTV inspection where access points allow a direct view of pipes, blockages, leaks, and structural issues.

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PVC and HDPE pipes

Use GPR or traceable insertion methods when the pipe does not provide a conductive signal path.

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Pipe clash risk

Map detected pipes into CAD or GIS so designers can check clashes before construction.

How we locate pipes

Pipe material, access, and depth guide the method. HR Utilities scopes each site before field work starts.

  1. 1

    Review available plans, BYDA responses, and visible pits, valves, drains, and surface features.

  2. 2

    Choose GPR, EMI, CCTV, or traceable insertion based on the service type.

  3. 3

    Scan or trace the pipe route and mark field findings for site crews.

  4. 4

    Survey the detected alignment where the project requires mapped output.

  5. 5

    Deliver plans, reports, and notes that show method, confidence, and limitations.

Pipe locating outputs

  • Pipe alignment markings on site
  • Depth indicators where site conditions support them
  • CCTV footage or condition notes for inspected drains and pipes
  • CAD, GIS, PDF, or 3D deliverables for design teams

Questions project teams ask

Can HR Utilities locate non-metallic pipes?

Yes, depending on ground conditions and pipe characteristics. HR Utilities uses GPR for non-metallic services and traceable methods where access allows.

Do I need CCTV inspection or pipe locating?

Use pipe locating when you need position and alignment. Use CCTV when you need a visual condition check inside a pipe or drain. Many projects need both.

Can you map located pipes for design?

Yes. HR Utilities can survey pipe alignments and deliver CAD, GIS, PDF, or 3D outputs for design and construction teams.

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