Underground utility locating in Châteauguay for a house, a pool or a garage

A mostly residential city, bordered by water

Châteauguay is made up mainly of residential areas, with wooded areas to the west, industrial areas to the east and farmland to the south. The city is bordered by Lake Saint-Louis and crossed by the Châteauguay River (1). Near waterways, the soil is often wet, which reduces the depth ground-penetrating radar can reach. The report states this clearly so the contractor knows where to take extra care.

As for responsibility, the City specifies that any construction, connection and service entrance located on private property is at the owner's expense (2). These private utilities are not located by Info-Excavation; that is the role of our survey.

What we locate on a residential lot

• The building's water service line and sewer connection
• Electrical cables to a garage, a pool or a spa
• Gas service line, if applicable
• Drains, catch basins and buried structures

Detached garage and in-ground pool

A detached garage requires foundations or piles, and often a new power cable. An in-ground pool requires deep excavation, sometimes close to the house. In both cases, the survey lets you adjust the layout before starting, rather than relocating a utility during the work.

Frequently asked questions

Is a lot near the river a problem? Saturated soil limits the depth of ground-penetrating radar. Radio detection remains effective for metallic utilities, and the report flags the areas to confirm by hand excavation.

Do you also cover Léry and Mercier? Include the address in your request; we confirm service availability and the visit date with the quote.