Locating combines several tools: sonde tracing for non-metallic drains, electromagnetic locating for conductive services, and council or utility plans for context. The goal is a marked-out map of what lies below before an excavator bucket goes anywhere near it.
In Australia, checking Before You Dig Australia (formerly Dial Before You Dig) is a standard first step for any excavation work.
Prevents damage to services and puts repair excavations exactly where they are needed.
Performed on site before excavation, connection or landscaping work.
A CCTV drain inspection is the standard way to confirm whether this is what's happening in your pipes: the camera shows the condition on screen, a locator pinpoints the exact position and depth, and you get a recorded report before any repair decisions are made.
A CCTV drain inspection shows exactly what's happening inside your pipes — no guesswork.