Accurate Electromagnetic Utility Location

Before breaking ground, eliminate the guesswork. Utiliseek specialises in Electromagnetic Field (EMF) Utility Locating, the most reliable method for accurately mapping metallic underground infrastructure. Our experienced technicians help construction, engineering, and private property owners prevent costly utility strikes, ensure worker safety, and avoid project delays.

We provide the definitive answer to the question: What lies beneath?

Electromagnetic Locating (EML) is the definitive non-destructive method for tracing assets made of electrically conductive materials (metals). It is the most reliable tool for finding specific, known lines.

The process involves a highly sensitive, two-part system:

The Transmitter (TX): Generates and channels a specific electrical current at a chosen frequency (e.g., $8\text{kHz},33\text{kHz}$) into the buried utility line. This active signal creates a unique, detectable electromagnetic field.

The Receiver (RX): The handheld device detects and amplifies this precise signal radiating from the line. Our technician pinpoints the line’s horizontal position and calculates its estimated depth with high precision.

EMF is the essential tool for locating all conductive utility lines. If it’s metallic, we will find it and trace its path.

• Electrical Cables: All high voltage, low voltage, communication, and street lighting cables.
• Metallic Pipelines: Steel, copper, iron pipes used for water mains, gas lines, and fire suppression systems.
• Telecommunication: Copper phone lines, coaxial, and fibre optic cables that include a mandatory metallic trace wire.
• Non-Metallic Utilities: We can trace non-conductive materials (PVC, plastic pipes) by inserting a specialised Sonde (a small transmitter) into the line via an access point (e.g., a cleanout or manhole).
• Other Assets: Locating buried valve boxes, metallic manhole covers, and other ferrous infrastructure.

💡 For a Complete Subsurface Map: EMF cannot detect non-metallic pipes (PVC, concrete) that lack a trace wire or sonde access. For maximum confidence, we highly recommend combining our EMF service with Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR).

Utiliseek is the preferred choice in utility locating services for construction, civil, and residential projects throughout Brisbane, Ipswich and Southeast Queensland.

Brisbane – All suburbs

Ipswich – Amberley, Blacksoil, Booval, Brassall, Grandchester, Hatton Vale, Karalee, Marburg, Redbank, Redbank Plains, Ripley, Rosewood, Springfield Central, Springfield Lakes, Walloon, Yamanto.

Lockyer Valley – Forest Hill, Gatton, Helidon, Laidley, Plainland, Regency Downs, Withcott.

Logan City – Beenleigh, Flagstone, Greenbank, Jimboomba, Logan Central, Logan Village, Meadowbrook, New Beith, Springwood.

Scenic Rim – Aratula, Boonah, Harrisville, Kalbar, Peak Crossing.

Somerset Region – Coominya, Esk, Fernvale, Lowood, Toogoolawah.