"Beyond 811: Advanced Private Utility Locating & GPR Services"
"Beyond 811: Advanced Private Utility Locating & GPR Services"
A: Private utility locating identifies underground utilities that aren't covered by 811 services. This includes 65% of all underground utilities like private water lines, well lines, sewer laterals, septic systems, drain fields, electrical conduits, gas lines, and fiber optic cables on private property.
A: 811 only marks public utilities in right-of-ways. Private utilities on your property - which make up the majority of underground lines - aren't covered by 811. Beyond 811 fills this critical gap with professional private utility detection.
A: Public utilities (marked by 811) are owned by utility companies and located in public right-of-ways. Private utilities are owned by property owners and located on private property. Both are equally dangerous to hit, but only private locating services like Beyond 811 can find private lines.
A: We locate all types of underground utilities including:
A: GPR is advanced technology that uses electromagnetic waves to detect non-metallic utilities like PVC pipes, concrete, and fiber optic cables. Unlike traditional electromagnetic locators that only find metal, GPR can locate any subsurface object regardless of material.
A: Our technicians have 7+ years of experience and use professional-grade equipment including RD8200 electromagnetic locators and Leica DS2000 GPR systems. We provide a 100% damage-free guarantee on all our markings and have never had a damage claim.
A: Basic locating ($300) uses electromagnetic detection for metallic utilities over 2 hours. Advanced locating ($500) includes GPR technology for non-metallic utilities, providing comprehensive subsurface detection over 2 hours.
A: Our pricing is transparent and upfront:
A: You can book instantly through our Beyond 811 app on Android or Apple as well as online at https://book.beyond811.app/ or call us at (574) 222-5249. The app provides upfront pricing, real-time scheduling, and digital documentation.
A: We require 48-hour notice for standard bookings. Emergency services are available with 2-hour notice during peak season (March-November) for an additional $200 fee.
A: Yes! We offer emergency utility locating services with 2-hour response time during peak season. Emergency services include the standard service fee plus $200 emergency fee.
A: We serve Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Illinois. We are headquarted in South Bend, Indiana.
A: Travel within our standard service area (1 hour of South Bend) is included. Projects beyond this radius incur travel charges at $100/hour.
A: Yes! The law requires you to call 811 before any digging project. We provide private utility locating services after 811 has marked (or failed to respond to) public utilities. We're the "Beyond 811" solution for complete underground utility detection.
A: We provide a 100% damage-free guarantee on all our markings with the maps and information provided, we additionaly scan for uknowns. In our company's history, we've never had an at fault damage claim. Our experienced technicians and professional equipment ensure accurate, reliable utility detection.
A: Utility markings are typically valid for 30 days, though this can vary based on weather conditions and local regulations. We provide digital documentation and GPS mapping for permanent records.
A: We provide comprehensive digital documentation including:
A: Yes! All jobs are mapped to our online GIS database. You can access your digital utility maps anytime through our system, providing permanent records for future projects.
A: We use professional-grade equipment including:
A: Our app provides complete project management including instant booking, upfront pricing, real-time scheduling, technician tracking, digital payments, and comprehensive documentation. It's like having a utility locating expert in your pocket.
A: Yes, app bookings have a 5,000 linear foot minimum for large scale projects. For single addresses no we do not have a minimum.
A: We provide utility services to the following areas: [Northern Indiana, Michigan, Western Ohio, Eastern Illinois]
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