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AS5488 utility investigation documentation used for project quoting

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Utility Locating Quote and Cost Guide

Utility locating costs depend on the site, the services you need found, and the confidence level your project requires. This page explains what drives a quote and how to request one from HR Utilities.

For a firm quote, contact us with the site address, work zone, project timeline, required methods, and deliverable format. We respond within one business day.

No two locating jobs are identical

A small residential locate over a single service is a different scope to a corridor-wide QL-B investigation with CAD/GIS delivery for a civil project. The quote reflects the time, equipment, survey control, and reporting required.

HR Utilities scopes each job before quoting so you pay for the investigation the project actually needs, not an oversized package.

What affects a utility locating quote

These factors shape the scope, duration, and cost of a locating project.

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Site size and access

Larger sites, restricted access, traffic management, and remote locations all affect mobilisation and field time.

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Methods required

EM locating, GPR, CCTV, concrete scanning, and total station survey each add capability and time where needed.

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AS5488 quality level

QL-D record reviews cost less than QL-B field detection or QL-A physical exposure via non-destructive digging.

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Deliverables

Paint marks, PDF reports, CAD files, GIS data, 3D models, and BIM outputs require different processing time.

How to request a quote

The more detail you provide, the faster and more accurate the quote.

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    Gather the site address, proposed work zone, and any BYDA plans or site drawings.

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    Note the project timeline, required methods, and the deliverable format you need.

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    Submit the request via the contact form or call 1300 533 612.

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    HR Utilities reviews the scope and may ask clarifying questions before quoting.

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    You receive a written quote with the investigation scope, assumptions, and deliverables.

What the quote includes

  • Clear scope of work and search area
  • Methods to be used in the field
  • Deliverables and file formats
  • Assumptions, exclusions, and any site access requirements

Questions project teams ask

Can I get a utility locating quote over the phone?

We can give an indicative cost range over the phone, but a firm quote usually requires the site address, work zone, required methods, and deliverables.

What is the minimum information HR Utilities needs to quote?

Site address, approximate work area, type of work planned, services you are concerned about, project timeline, and the deliverable format you need.

Does the quote include BYDA lodgement?

BYDA lodgement can be included in the scope or handled separately depending on the project. This is clarified in the quote.

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