Underground utility locating cost: what determines it
We do not publish a rate sheet, and this page explains why: two properties of the same size do not require the same work. What follows describes the factors that actually affect a price, service by service, in the words of our service pages.
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- Submit your Info-Excavation request for public utilities, and entrust us with the private utilities on your property.
Why there is no posted price
A price announced out of context never holds. Depending on the service, the amount depends on the area to cover, the number of utilities to locate, site accessibility, the level of detail required or the number of points to check. Announcing a figure without knowing these elements would mean correcting it later, which helps no one.
The quote is free and with no obligation. So it is the quote, not a rate sheet, that gives a fair price.
What affects the price, by service
| Service | What the price depends on |
|---|---|
| Underground utility locating | It depends on the area, the number of utilities present and the accessibility of the property |
| Conduit locating | It depends on the number of conduits, the length of the runs and access to connection points |
| Water line locating | It depends on the length, the material and access to connection points |
| Cable locating | It depends on the number of cables, the area to cover and access to panels |
| Tank detection | It depends on the area to scan and obstacles (asphalt, landscaping) |
| Concrete scanning | It depends on the number of areas to drill and their accessibility |
| Ground penetrating radar locating | It is billed according to the area to cover and the level of detail required |
The orders of magnitude we publish
We do not give an amount, but we do indicate durations, because they can be verified in the field.
- Most residential jobs and small sites come to a few hours of work.
- A residential property is generally covered in a few hours.
- A single conduit on a residential property often takes less than half a day.
- A few core drilling points are scanned in less than half a day.
- Ground penetrating radar locating is billed according to the area to cover and the level of detail required, from a targeted run of a few hours to a full grid over one day.
What your quote contains
You receive a quote with the method, the estimated duration and the price. The quote is free and with no obligation.
How to get your price
- Describe the project. We review your request and call you back if a detail is missing.
- Receive the quote. You receive a quote with the method, the estimated duration and the price.
- Set the date. We set the job date according to your schedule.
- Receive the report. After the survey, the PDF report reaches you within 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions
Is the quote free? Yes. The quote is free and with no obligation.
Why don't you publish your rates? Because the price depends on the area to cover, the number of utilities to locate and site accessibility. An amount posted without these elements would be corrected at the first request.
What do I need to provide to get an accurate price? The city and the type of work are enough to start. The address, the area involved and any existing plans help us refine the method and the duration.
Does Info-Excavation charge a fee? Info-Excavation locates public utilities free of charge up to your property line. Everything on the private side (service connections, site conduits, cables between buildings, tanks, old foundations) is not covered. That is exactly what we locate.
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Get your price
Send us the city, the type of work and the schedule, and we will get back to you within 24 to 48 business hours.
- PDF report within 24 hours
- Submit your Info-Excavation request for public utilities, and entrust us with the private utilities on your property.