EM + GPR Locating · For fence, deck & post-hole crews
EM + GPR utility locating for fencing & deck contractors.
A post-hole auger is a small tool that finds big problems. Fence lines and deck footings run along property edges and across yards — straight through the corridors where private water, gas, power, and irrigation are buried — and an auger doesn't stop politely when it reaches a gas line. The dig is quick; the consequence of getting it wrong isn't.
Standing arrangements available · Free phone consult · Mon–Sat 8am–6pm PT
We clear the post and footing locations before you auger: trace the conductive lines with EM, image the plastic and unknowns with GPR, and mark each hole's safety with depth — so your crew sets posts with confidence and you're not the contractor on the news for a gas strike.
What fencing & deck contractors hit
- Gas, water, and power along fence lines and property edges
- Irrigation and lighting crossing deck footing locations
- Private services no public locate marks
- Auger and footing depths reaching buried utilities
- Liability for a strike on a fast, routine-feeling dig
How we fit your workflow
- Clear each post and footing location before augering
- EM for conductive lines, GPR for plastic and unknowns
- Mark hole-by-hole with depth where utilities are near
- Quick-turn scheduling that fits a one-day install
The right services for fencing & deck contractors
EM + GPR Clearance Survey
Clear post holes and footings before the auger turns.
ViewPrivate Utility Locating
The private lines along every fence line and yard.
ViewActive EM Line Locating
Precisely trace the gas, water, or power near your line.
ViewPassive EM Sweep
Flag energised power before any hole is started.
ViewFencing & Deck Contractors ask
I'm only drilling post holes — is a full locate overkill?
The locate scales to the job — for a fence line we clear the post locations and the line corridor, not the whole property. But 'only post holes' is how a lot of gas and power strikes happen, because augers concentrate force exactly where private services often run shallow along property edges. A focused clearance of the holes you're about to drill is quick, affordable, and a great deal cheaper than a struck line.
Can you work fast enough for a one-day fence install?
Yes — fence and deck clearances are quick-turn by nature and book to fit a single-day install: we clear the line or footing locations, mark the hazards with depth, and your crew augers behind us. For contractors doing this weekly, a standing arrangement means same-rhythm dispatch so locating never holds up the schedule.
What if the fence runs right over the gas line?
Then knowing exactly where and how deep is precisely the point — we trace it, mark it, and your crew adjusts post spacing or hand-digs the holes nearest the line instead of augering blind into it. Finding the conflict in advance turns a potential strike into a minor layout adjustment. That's the entire value of clearing before you drill.
Other trades we locate for
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Serving fencing & deck contractors across BC
Set up locating that keeps your crews moving.
Free phone consult — your typical jobs, your schedule, and a standing arrangement that fits.