Cable locating in Châteauguay to a garage, a workshop or a shed

Why this cable causes so many incidents

A cable to an accessory building is almost always private, often installed without a plan, and sometimes replaced or extended over the years. It crosses exactly the areas where work gets done: flower beds, fences, shed slab, garage driveway. On larger lots, on the outskirts or in rural areas, the distance between the house and the building can be considerable.

What we locate

• The main cable to the garage, workshop or shed
• Branches to outdoor lighting or an EV charging station
• The cable from an old demolished building, sometimes still in the ground
• Telecom cables following the same route

Replacing or extending an existing cable

If you plan to replace a cable or add an EV charging station at the garage, the survey shows the route and estimated depth of the current cable. Your electrician can then reuse the existing trench or choose one that avoids the other utilities in the yard.

Frequently asked questions

Do you need access to the electrical panel? It helps. By connecting to the cable or applying a signal, radio detection follows its route more precisely.

What if the cable is no longer powered? Ground-penetrating radar can locate an out-of-service cable, depending on its depth and the soil. The report specifies the confidence level of each route.