An ounce of prevention could save your next project time and money

An environmental company in Newport News, Virginia hired GPRS to assist at the site of a former gas station to locate unknown subsurface utilities prior to constructing a new structure on the site. All too often, our client has been told that the fuel tanks were removed from the property, even if it isn’t the case. This type of faulty information can damage equipment, delay the project and put your crew in harm’s way. The first step in the project was an entire radar sweep of the property for any unknown storage tanks. Once it was confirmed that there were no tanks on the site, the client needed to perform a series of soil borings to check for soil contamination levels.

The environmental client called GPRS to come out and conduct scans ten specific areas that he had previously marked out. The radar equipment that was used on site was the 400 MHz/350 MHz antenna along with the SIR 4000 in a 2’ grid pattern to locate any and all possible underground utility lines in the concerned areas. GPRS also scanned a 20’ area around each of the identified marks and found out that several of the clients’ locations were inaccurately placed. Our team was able to correct the issues, and scan the appropriate areas to ensure there were no subsurface utility lines in the way of construction.

Ground Penetrating Radar Systems of Oklahoma works extensively with Drilling Contractors to locate underground subsurface utilities. Jay Tate-GPRS Oklahoma was contacted by a local Drilling Company, to locate any subsurface utilities with in proposed area at local college in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Since GPR shows data in real time, the results were marked directly on the surface using marking flags/flags. With the findings marked on the surface the Drilling Contractor was able to avoid in damage or injury during the drilling process. GPRS provides knowledge of what lies beneath the surface. Using GPRS reduces risk and cost, promotes a safe work environment, and provides non-destructive testing by locating materials such as concrete, plastic, metal, steel, rock, soil, ice, and pavement. GPRS is a nationwide company with technicians in every state and city. GPRS technicians must complete months of training in and out of the field, with its training facilities in Toledo, OH. GPRS - Oklahoma Team has more than 15 years of field experience to help your company on your next project, to prevent the potential of a dangerous or costly utility strike.

For underground locating services in Oklahoma: Catoosa, Cushing, Drumright, Cleveland, Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Glenpool, Tahlequah, Stillwater, Collinsville, Owasso, Okmulgee, Verdigris, Claremore, Miami, Bixby, Sapulpa, Muskogee, Sand Springs, Bartlesville, Broken Arrow, Pryor, Durant, Hugo, Poteau, Stilwell, Sallisaw, Henryetta, Okmulgee, Coweta, Wagoner, McAlester, Idabel, Broken Bow, Vinita, and Nowata, Bristow, Vinita, Collinsville, Hugo, Ft. Gobson please call (918)779-8323 or email jay.tate@gprsinc.com.

A general contractor was working on a project at a residential home which required core drilling so that several pipes could be installed the house foundation. To install these pipes, the contractor had to core drill through multiple locations, and it was essential that the contractor would be able to avoid coring through any reinforcing. Of course, drilling through reinforcing would have compromised the structural integrity of the home. Prior to beginning the core drilling process, the contractor contacted Ground Penetrating Radar Systems of New England to scan the foundation, so that all of the reinforcing could be located. For this project, GPRS used a High Resolution 1600MHz Antenna (which is able to scan concrete up to 18-22” in thickness with incredible accuracy of +/-1/4” on the location and depth of an anomaly.)

After all of the reinforcing was located, the general contractor had all of the information that they needed to proceed with confidence and safety. This allowed contactor to safely core, and relay to their client that the structural rebar of the home was not compromised in the process. If you have a project where you need to locate rebar, conduit, or post tension cables in the New England Region please contact your local technician which can be found at www.gp-radar.com .

This GPR scan took place on a property located at Love Field Airport in Dallas, TX. The customer needed to identify the underground utilities and any obstructions running through the area so they could safely drill and collect soil samples. The reason for collecting the samples is to determine the composition of the soil so the appropriate construction materials are chosen to best fit the specific conditions.

David Hagenmayer with Ground Penetrating Radar Systems, LLC., was contracted to scan the area requested and mark out all underground utilities and obstructions in the area. David was able to determine the precise locations of the lines and the client was then able to safely and effectively drill. The soil samples were collected and no lines or obstructions were hit in the process.

GPRS, LLC. can identify underground utilities with an accuracy of 15% of the depth of the utility itself. This is important to note because there are often times when a customer has to excavate to a specific depth to install conduits, plumbing, or foundations on refits of existing projects. The obvious benefit of having such a high degree of accuracy is that the customer will have an idea when to hand dig as oppose to using heavy machinery. GPRS, LLC. of Dallas is the most trusted GPR company because of its highly trained and dedicated technicians. We are the best at what we do, because it’s all we do. Ground Penetrating Radar is cost effective, non-hazardous, and provides data in real time. For GPRS services in North Texas, please call (972) 922-0223 or email david.hagenmayer@gprsinc.com. We also offer nationwide service. For a local representative, please visit our contact page.

Ground Penetrating Radar Systems of Wichita was called to do a pre-construction investigation for underground utilities at a site in Pratt, Kansas. The site was going to have all new underground utilities ditched in a large section of farm land two miles in length by twenty five feet in width. With the utilities getting placed approximately four feet deep there was concern that any existing utilities would be struck during the ditching process. It was believed that there could be some abandoned pipelines running through the field. With no record of the pipelines being removed and very little information known about the lines themselves, there was not much information for the technician to go on. The clients project was at a complete standstill until it could be determined if the new utilities could be laid safely without striking existing lines. The technician used both ground penetrating radar, and a radio detection wand to scan the field in search of the lines.

After thoroughly scanning the field, a gas pipeline was located running through the construction area. Using spray paint, pin flags, and wooden stakes the technician marked the line so it would stand out in the field for the client. Using Ground Penetrating Radar the technician was able to provide an accurate depth on the pipeline. With the results provided by GPRS the client was able to bore under the pipeline safely, and get his project up and going again.

Ground Penetrating Radar Systems of Nebraska was contacted by a general contractor in Omaha to locate utilities around a cell tower prior to excavation, for the purpose of pouring a concrete pad for a generator. The client had already done his due diligence and called “811” or “call before you dig” before our technician arrived on site. The contact on-site seemed to be distressed that the public locator was unable to locate some utilities that he knew were there, but when he had inquired about the unmarked utilities he was told that a public locate would only mark to meter and that anything further would be out of there scope of work. Once past the meter the utility becomes privately owned and must therefore be privately located. GPRS has been providing utility locating services beyond the meter for 15 years and has experienced technicians nationwide.

Ground Penetrating Radar Systems - Oklahoma worked extensively with a Land Survey Company to locate underground utilities at a shopping center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. GPRS Project Manager Jay Tate - GPRS Oklahoma was contacted to locate underground lines and depths of both private and public utilities lines within the shopping center property. Lines were located using Ground Penetrating Radar and the Radio Detection Device. Since GPR shows data in real time, the results were communicated to the surveyors with the location and depths shown using paint. With the utilities marked on the surface surveyors was able to record the findings and place them on the requested maps for their client. GPRS provides knowledge of what lies beneath the surface.

Using GPRS reduces risk and cost, promotes a safe work environment, and provides non-destructive testing by locating materials such as concrete, plastic, metal, steel, rock, soil, ice, and pavement. GPRS is a nationwide company with technicians in every state and city. GPRS technicians must complete months of training in and out of the field, with its training facilities in Toledo, OH. GPRS - Oklahoma Team has more than 15 years of field experience to help your company on your next project, to prevent the potential of a dangerous or costly utility strike.

This GPR scan took place on a concrete tennis court in Dallas, TX. The customer needed to identify the locations of the post tensioned cables running through the slab, so they could safely demo sections of it for repair. Concrete reinforced with post tensioned (PT) cables can cause serious injury or damage if struck in the event of a failure. The PT cables needed to be clearly marked before the customer commence deconstruction of the reinforced concrete slab.

David Hagenmayer with Ground Penetrating Radar Systems, LLC., was contracted to scan the area requested and mark out all PT cables and obstructions in the concrete. David was able to determine the precise locations of the cables and the client was then able to safely and effectively drill.

GPRS, LLC. can identify structural steel embedded in the concrete with an accuracy of (+/-) ¼”. This is important to note because there are often times when a customer has to drill in a specific location to install conduits or plumbing on refits of existing structures. The obvious benefit of having such a high degree of accuracy is we can determine the best place to drill in a highly congested area.

This GPR scan took place on a property located at the corner of Good Latimer Expressway and Pacific Avenue in The City Center District in Dallas, TX. The customer needed to identify the underground utilities and any obstructions running through the area so they could safely drill and collect soil samples. The reason for collecting the samples is to determine the composition of the soil so the appropriate construction materials are chosen to best fit the specific conditions.

David Hagenmayer with Ground Penetrating Radar Systems, LLC., was contracted to scan the area requested and mark out all underground utilities and obstructions in the area. David was able to determine the precise locations of the lines and the client was then able to safely and effectively drill.

GPRS, LLC. can identify underground utilities with an accuracy of 15% of the depth of the utility itself. This is important to note because there are often times when a customer has to excavate to a specific depth to install conduits, plumbing, or foundations on refits of existing projects. The obvious benefit of having such a high degree of accuracy is that the customer will have an idea when to hand dig as oppose to using heavy machinery.

Ground Penetrating Radar Systems, LLC. of Colorado was contacted by a pipeline company to locate known and unknown utilities along a proposed pipeline. The customer was looking to excavate to install a new pipeline and was looking to avoid striking any unknown lines. GPRS, LLC. arrived on site without delay using standard locating techniques as well as utilizing GPR for a more thorough sweep of the entire pipeline, limiting any surprises of costly repairs and safety concerns.

Ground Penetrating Radar Systems, LLC. specializes in ground penetrating radar service and is our primary source of revenue. With that in mind, the amount of experience and specialization of subsurface imaging and investigations as well as a nationwide network of technicians; GPRS, LLC. is unrivaled in the industry. GPRS, LLC. can supply your project with the safest and most accurate ground penetrating radar service in the business. Your safety and job effiency is our main goal at Ground Penetrating Radar Systems, LLC.

If you are interested in learning more about our subsurface imaging capabilities or other Ground Penetrating Radar applications such as locating reinforcement and conduit in concrete slabs, locating Underground Storage Tanks (USTs), clearing boring locations of possible Utilities for soil samples, Void Detection or even structural investigations. Don’t hesitate to contact us for a demo or lunch and learn – let us buy your team lunch so we can tell you more about our company and what we can offer your company and projects. Ground Penetrating Radar Systems has an office local in Denver, CO serving all of Colorado and Wyoming as well as local offices in Salt Lake City UT, Albuquerque NM, Phoenix AZ, Omaha NE, and Kansas City as well as offices in nearly every major city in the United States as well as offices in Canada. Contact Ryan Shannon (Project Manager) at (303)913-8630 or ryan.shannon@gprsinc.com today to schedule an appointment or free demo or if you have any inquiries.

Ground Penetrating Radar used to locate and confirm gas and water lines in the remote Four-Corners area of Rockpoint, Arizona.

Ground Penetrating Radar Systems, LLC., serving the entire state of Arizona as well as nationwide, was contacted by a major contractor to conduct a one acre survey of a remote property in the Four Corners area of Rockpoint, AZ on the Navajo Indian Reservation.

Ground Penetrating Radar Systems, was required to immediately respond overnight to this extremely remote community. Finding a private utility locator in such remote territory was a major challenge to the contractor who had a tight construction deadline to maintain while ensuring that they avoid any risk to damaging existing underground utilities. GPRS was able to respond immediately and travel to the remote location and locate the necessary underground utilities including gas and water lines, using ground penetrating radar and signal induction technologies.

Ground Penetrating Radar was ideal on this site as it was a facility that had ongoing construction in progress with many people on site working. GPR does not require evacuation of the area as does traditional x-ray concrete imaging. GPR emits no radiation and is completely safe to be near. Traditional x-ray is mostly done after hours whereas GPR can be done during normal business hours. All data findings are marked directly on the surface at the customer’s request for the easiest interpretation of the scanning provided. With GPR, there is no wait for developing film as with traditional x-ray. Only one side of the slab is needed for scanning, thus time and resources are efficiently save and ideal for tight project schedules or unforeseen emergencies. Ground Penetrating Radar is the new way to x-ray!

Ground Penetrating Radar used to locate underground water line in Phoenix, Arizona.

Ground Penetrating Radar Systems, LLC. - GPRS - of Arizona was contacted by a local resident in Flagstaff, Arizona to locate an underground water utility line. The resident had a critical need to locate the underground water line which was suspected of being broken. Detecting the water line path was necessary as that would be a large deciding factor as to how it would be repaired or replaced. The resident specifically wanted to know if the line ran underneath the patio and driveway concrete slabs.

Ground Penetrating Radar Systems, LLC. was called immediately and arrived on site within 24 hours of receiving the call for help. GPRS used both ground penetrating radar and radio detection / signal induction technologies to locate the water line right away. It was immediately determined the path and direction of the water line, giving the critical information needed by the customer to aid in their repair planning project.

With Ground Penetrating Radar System's quick response and locating of the underground water utility line, the necessary information was quickly gained and allowed the resident to adequately plan ahead for the necessary repair procedures ahead. Without the essential services of GPRS, locating the water line would have been a costly and time consuming process.

GPRS Locates Utility Lines Prior to the Installation of Monitoring Wells in Southern New Mexico

Prior to digging, trenching, or excavating it is very important to know where underground utilities are located. Ground Penetrating Radar Systems of New Mexico was hired by an Environmental Company to locate underground utilities before drilling was performed. The company needed to install multiple monitoring wells in southern New Mexico.

GPR is a great tool to use to locate utilities and ensure that crews are kept safe during digging. Jude Tenorio was mobilized and used the 400MHz GPR and 8100 RD Wand to locate and mark the utilities in the required area.

Ground Penetrating Radar Systems was called to locate underground utilities at a site in Wichita before the client took any soil samples. The technician was able to locate both a sewer and an electric line that could’ve been struck during the drilling process. The technician used a combination of Ground Penetrating Radar and a RD Wand and was able to clear several locations where the client could drill without incident.

Using Ground Penetrating Radar combined with a Radio Detection Wand to help locate underground utilities will give you the most information about the utilities on your project. Ground Penetrating Radar of Wichita can also assist in any projects in the Salina and Hutchinson areas. For more information about GPRS capabilities please contact Terry Jeffries at terry.jeffries@gprsinc.com or (913)232-6533.

A construction contractor is currently working on building an addition on to private residence in the Syracuse area. The project will involve excavating around the house on in order to lay the foundation for the addition. Prior to beginning any excavation on the site they were required to hire a company to complete the private utility locating to eliminate the possibility of striking any lines in the area.

Ground Penetrating Radar Systems, LLC. had completed other projects similar to this for them in the past and they knew they not only had the ability to locate the utility lines, but to also provide their respective depths beneath the surface. The contractor decided to give GPRS a call and was pleased to hear he was available to complete the project well within the required time frame!

Jim Bell of the Upstate, NY office mobilized to the site and began marking out all of the underground utilities within the area. In addition to finding underground utilities, and storage tanks, Ground Penetrating Radar Systems has the ability to locate and map out rebar, post-tension and conduit prior to saw cutting and trenching, and in some cases unmarked graves.

If you have need of any underground imaging services please contact our Upstate New York office, which serves the Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Corning/Elmira, Binghamton and Albany areas, as well as all of the areas in between. If you are interested in obtaining more information or a quote please contact Jim Bell at (315)715-5137 or jim.bell@gprsinc.com.

An environmental consulting company recently needed help determining if one of their client’s properties had any underground storage tanks (UST’s) located on the premises. The purpose of the search was to determine if there was a tank present, and if so, where it was located so it could be removed in a timely manner. Ground Penetrating Radar Systems, LLC. was referred to the company by another local environmental firm who had just recently had a similar project that had been completed. They knew they could count on GPRS to use subsurface imagining to find the tank. When they called the technician that covered the area they were pleased to hear he was available to complete the project the very next day.

Jim Bell of the Upstate, NY office mobilized to the site and began searching the property, and quickly determined the location, dimensions and depth of the UST. In addition to finding underground utilities, and storage tanks, Ground Penetrating Radar Systems has the ability to locate and map out rebar, post-tension and conduit prior to saw cutting and trenching, and in some cases unmarked graves.

If you have need of any underground imaging services please contact our Upstate New York office, which serves the Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Ithaca, Binghamton and Albany areas, as well as all of the areas in between. If you are interested in obtaining more information or a quote please contact Jim Bell at (518)390-3725 or jim.bell@gprsinc.com.

A private contracting company contacted Ground Penetrating Radar Systems of Portland to map out underground pipes and utilities prior to excavation and construction of new buildings. The area in question contained a large number of existing pipelines that needed to be avoided during the construction process. Ground Penetrating Radar & Radio Detection were used to map the lines on the surface with their corresponding depths. The methods that are utilized by GPRS are extremely accurate and cost effective, providing instantaneous results with a small margin of error. A survey company was then able to follow directly behind GPRS to GPS all of the lines using their surveying equipment, allowing the construction company to proceed at their leisure without fear of hitting any underground obstructions.

To learn more about the capabilities of GPRS in Portland and the Pacific Northwest, contact us at 503-663-8366 or oregoninfo@gprsinc.com.

Ground Penetrating Radar Systems, LLC. - GPRS - of California was contacted by a surveying company to locate all utilities within their designated cell tower location. We scanned an area near an existing cell tower in a lemon orchard and while scanning we were able to find a conduit that ran from a pole towards the nearby home at 2’ deep. Among other findings was a water line that cut across the middle of the designated scanning area. We also used Radio Detection to find live power and ambient signals. We marked all findings with spray paint and flags.

Ground Penetrating Radar is a great tool to scan areas of post tension cables, rebar, and conduits, including PVC pipes and can also be used to locate underground utilities prior to digging or excavating. Please contact Ground Penetrating Radar Systems - GPRS to learn how we can assist with your project. To locate rebar, post tension cables, conduits, pipes or utilities in concrete or underground please contact us today. GPRS has offices throughout the entire state of California and performs GPR surveys throughout the entire state, including cities like Ventura, Santa Barbara, Thousand Oaks, Westlake, Malibu, San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, Irvine, Glendale, San Diego, Riverside, Pasadena, Torrance, Orange, Anaheim, Long Beach, Lancaster, Palmdale, Bakersfield and San Luis Obispo. Please contact Freddy Espinal at (805)729-5877 or freddy.espinal@gprsinc.com to learn more about ground penetrating radar and how GPRS can assist in your projects.

Ground Penetrating Radar Systems, LLC. (GPRS) was contacted by a contractor in order to locate any anomalies such as electrical lines, water lines & septic lines at a recycling center in Sarasota, FL. The contractor needed to make certain of where anomalies were in order to clear areas where they planned to conduct soil borings. The company contacted GPRS of Tampa, Florida in order to know where the lines were located in order to avoid them when drilling into the earth.

Justin Rasanow of GPRS was contacted in order to perform the survey at this location. Using our 400MHz antenna radar equipment and RD-7000, we were able to map out all of the anomalies on the surface which were running through the areas of concern as well as provide depths to the tops of the anomalies found. The contractor was pleased with our results and felt relieved that they could conduct their borings with peace of mind.

To the right is a photo taken on-site which depicts Justin Rasanow scanning the area of concern using our 400MHz antenna.

Ground Penetrating Radar Systems’ Arkansas office worked with an Arkansas based general contractor to locate utilities prior to excavation at a central Arkansas lumber mill. GPRS marked location and depth of underground water, drainage, electrical and natural gas lines in the facility. GPRS uses non-destructive testing equipment to locate utilities, piping, power-lines, underground storage tanks, and grave sites that are unable to be seen. Using GPRS is a safe, cost effective way to make sure you can safely drill or dig and not destroy any underground utilities or determine if USTs do or do not exist on a property.

Other services we offer are: Post-Tension Cable Location, Conduit Mapping, Rebar Mapping, Void Location and more. If GPR services are needed in Arkansas, call Zach Bates at (501)251-4036 or email at zach.bates@gprsinc.com.

GPRS was contacted by an environmental company to locate underground utilities at a property in Chicago, IL. The customer was to drill 20 feet into the ground to take soil samples. The technician on site, Brian Cox, used GPR to locate and mark out the underground utilities. The customer could then use this information when they drill to prevent costly damages to existing utilities.

For GPRS applications in Northeast Illinois, including the Chicago and Rockford areas, call (312)882-0429 or (815)218-1122 or email brian.cox@gprsinc.com.

Ground Penetrating Radar Systems, LLC. of Denver, CO was contacted by a contractor to locate utilities at the Denver International Airport. Utility locates were requested prior to saw cutting and hydrovacing. GPRS was able to use a 400 MHz GPR antenna to locate a UFER ground wire and help the customer from saw cutting through the ground wire.

Ground Penetrating Radar Systems uses safe and cost effective methods to conduct non-destructive testing investigations. Ground Penetrating Radar is safe to be around while concrete imaging is taking place, emitting no radiation unlike concrete x-ray. GPRS can perform concrete imaging investigations on large or small areas to locate post-tension cables, rebar, underground storage tanks, plumbing or electrical conduits. If you need a similar concrete imaging scan done on your job site please feel free to contact Kevin Salazar (Project Manager) at (720)498-3834 or at kevin.salazar@gprsinc.com.

GPRS was contacted by an environmental company to locate underground utilities at a property in Chicago, IL. The customer was to drill 30 feet into the ground to take soil samples. The technician on site, Brian Cox, used GPR to locate and mark out the underground utilities. The customer could then use this information when they drill to prevent costly damages to existing utilities.

For GPRS applications in Northeast Illinois, including the Chicago and Rockford areas, call (312)882-0429 or (815)218-1122 or email brian.cox@gprsinc.com.

Ground Penetrating Radar Systems of Texas works extensively with General Contractors. Prior to excavating for a new foundation, Brandon Campos-GPRS Texas was contacted to locate underground utilities within the proposed excavation path in San Antonio, Texas. Multiple lines were located using Ground Penetrating Radar and the Radio Detection Device. Since GPR shows data in real time, the results were communicated to the customer with the location and depths shown using spray paint and white pin flags. GPRS provides knowledge of what lies beneath the surface. Using GPRS reduces risk and cost, promotes a safe work environment, and provides non-destructive testing by locating materials such as concrete, plastic, metal, steel, rock, soil, ice, and pavement.

For underground utility locating in Texas: San Antonio, Eagle Pass, Laredo, Boerne, Kerrville, New Braunfels, Del Rio, Seguin, Cotulla, Uvalde, Junction, El Paso, Temple, Austin, San Marcos and Rio Grande Valley area call (210)607-0361 / (956)929-0778 or email brandon.campos@gprsinc.com.

A metal fabrication shop in Abilene, TX was scheduled to install an additional rotating table, which would be anchored to the ground below the concrete slab. This installation process would require the contractor to saw cut the slab and drill roughly three feet down to secure the anchors. This area was thought to contain a sanitary sewer and possible conduits running through or below the slab. Prior to excavation, David Hagenmayer with Ground Penetrating Radar Systems, LLC., was called out to scan the proposed locations and mark out all underground utilities and obstructions in the area. David was able to determine the precise locations and depths of the utilities. The client was then able to remove the section of concrete and install the anchors safely and without hitting any obstructions.

A general construction company was in the beginning stages of renovating several areas on a plant property in Sumter, South Carolina. They recently contacted GPRS to help locate utilities in order to install fencing in the ground. Grid scans with the 400 MHz ground penetrating radar antenna were performed to ensure and locate all potential utilities within the proposed areas. GPRS also utilizes a radio detection device which helps in locating live electrical power and communication lines. Ground penetrating radar is an accurate and effective way to help locate underground utility lines or any other material that may be underground.

Jeremy Martin is the project manager for GPRS operations throughout the state of South Carolina. He can be reached by phone at (843)312-6662 or by email at jeremy.martin@gprsinc.com.

No need for destructive testing, call Ground Penetrating Radar Systems of Wisconsin! GPRS, LLC. can locate voids! GPRS, LLC. was contacted by a testing corporation to scan for voids underneath both stadium decks of a football stadium for a private university in Appleton, WI. GPRS scanned all the seating areas of the concrete and was able to pin point void locations. This assisted the client in understanding the structural integrity of the decks and how to actively plan ahead to ensure safe seating for occupants for football games. This also saved the client thousands of dollars by having it scanned instead of going a more destructive route.

Using our 400 MHz and 1600 MHz antenna we were able to see well into the slab and in areas where concrete to detect areas of voids underneath the concrete. Ground Penetrating Radar is a great tool to scan areas of post tension cables, rebar, and conduits, including PVC pipes and can also be used to locate underground utilities prior to digging or excavating, void scanning, UST locating and much more! Please contact Ground Penetrating Radar Systems (GPRS) to learn how we can assist with your project. To locate rebar, post tension cables, voids, conduits, pipes or utilities in concrete or underground please contact us today.

Ground Penetrating Radar Systems, LLC. (GPRS) was contacted by a company in order to locate any anomalies such as gas lines, sanitary lines, drainage lines, electrical lines, water lines, communications lines and fiber optic lines at a location in St. Petersburg, FL. The company wanted to know where all anomalies were in order to avoid them while making renovations. The company contacted GPRS of Florida in order to know where the lines were located in order to avoid hitting any of them.

Justin Rasanow of GPRS was contacted in order to perform the survey at this location. Using our 400MHz antenna radar equipment, we were able to map out all of the anomalies which were running through the property as well as provide depths to the tops of the anomalies found. The contractor was pleased with our results and felt relieved that they were able to work in the areas knowing where the anomalies were located.

Below is a photo taken on-site which depicts a water line marked in blue paint and a fiber optic line marked in orange paint. Flags were placed on these lines to indicate their depths.

Justin Womack of GPRS surveyed a chemical plant in the East St. Louis area. The chemical plant called because a water pipe had burst, so Sam surveyed in order to find other utility lines or obstructions prior to their dig and repair. Having just snowed the night before, sight conditions were not ideal, but Sam found a large fire water line in the middle of the dig site. No neighboring businesses were interrupted during the survey since GPR emits less radiation than that of a cellphone; it does not emit harmful radiation, produces virtually no noise, and will not disturb equipment or facility workers.

We use the latest ground penetrating technology to provide critical information on utilities, materials, and other potential obstructions within existing structures or underground. Fast and reliable, GPRS provides both two- and three-dimensional images of the scanned areas without delivering any radiation. All of our equipment is registered and meets all standard FCC regulations.

Utilizing GPR reduces risk and cost, promotes a safe work environment, and provides non-destructive testing by locating materials such as concrete, plastic, metal, steel, rock, soil, ice, and pavement. Our client base includes hospitals, universities, surveyors, engineers, homeowners, contractors, environmentalists, and excavators.

Ground Penetrating Radar Systems, LLC. was contacted by a contractor to locate underground utilities along their proposed trench path. The ground penetrating radar unit detected multiple underground utilities within the proposed trench path. As seen in the picture above a water line and two anomalies were marked out. This saved time for the contractor and gave confidence to the trenching process.

We use the latest ground penetrating technology to provide critical information on utilities, materials, and other potential obstructions within existing structures or underground. Fast and reliable, GPRS provides both two- and three-dimensional images of the scanned areas without delivering any radiation. All of our equipment is registered and meets all standard FCC regulations.

Utilizing GPR reduces risk and cost, promotes a safe work environment, and provides non-destructive testing by locating materials such as concrete, plastic, metal, steel, rock, soil, ice, and pavement. Our client base includes hospitals, universities, surveyors, engineers, homeowners, contractors, environmentalists, and excavators.

Contact GPRS of Nevada at (775)560-8915.

Ground Penetrating Radar Systems, LLC. was contacted by a large surveying firm to use Ground Penetrating Radar to locate the underground utilities at a subject property near Sacramento, CA. The Ground Penetrating Radar was successful in locating many underground utilities. As seen in the picture above utilities included but were not limited to gas lines, power lines, communications, water and so on. The utilities located were labeled, and this information was able to be collected by GPS and used to create an understanding of the utility grid.

We use the latest ground penetrating technology to provide critical information on utilities, materials, and other potential obstructions within existing structures or underground. Fast and reliable, GPRS provides both two- and three-dimensional images of the scanned areas without delivering any radiation. All of our equipment is registered and meets all standard FCC regulations.

Utilizing GPR reduces risk and cost, promotes a safe work environment, and provides non-destructive testing by locating materials such as concrete, plastic, metal, steel, and pavement. Our client base includes hospitals, universities, surveyors, engineers, homeowners, contractors, environmentalists, and excavators.

Peter Kessinger of GPRS Massachusetts was contacted to perform private utility locating and concrete investigation at a Temple in Winthrop, MA that was undergoing renovation. The investigation resulted in locating and mapping the presence of over (18) potential electrical conduits and shallow underground utilities prior to saw cutting. Ground Penetrating Radar is non-destructive, non-hazardous, time efficient and gives immediate results.

For GPRS capabilities in the New England area please call (603)703-6007 or email peter.kessinger@gprsinc.com.

Peter Kessinger of GPRS of Massachusetts was contacted to perform an underground utilities investigation prior to excavation and digging operations for new test pits. The investigation resulted in locating multiple underground utilities such as the high voltage electrical lines and gas lines. Ground Penetrating Radar is non-destructive, non-hazardous, time efficient and gives immediate results.

For GPRS capabilities in the New England area please call (603)703-6007 or email peter.kessinger@gprsinc.com.

Ground Penetrating Radar Systems of Illinois is the only scanning company around Chicago area that is qualified to do any scanning at this facility. It takes a good track record along with well trained GPR technicians to do work at a site like this. Before any excavations take place at this facility, the area needs to be completely scanned with GPR to locate any utilities that may be affected. The scanning for this particular job was completed outside of one of the buildings where the contractor on site needs to replace the floor drain that you see in the picture. While replacing the floor drain they would be tearing up the concrete pad around it so they can replace all necessary parts. All utilities were marked directly on the asphalt along with being recorded with a GPS and put into a google earth map.

This type of work is pretty common for the GPRS technicians across the U.S. The Chicago technicians cover Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, and parts of Indiana. If you have any questions about our services and or you need us on your next project please feel free to call Troy Bullock at (773)717-6935 or email at troy.bullock@gprsinc.com.

GPRS was contacted by a general contractor to mobilize to a site in Bismarck, North Dakota to perform an underground utility locate. The contractor had plans to put on an addition to a small building at the Bismarck Airport. Prior to the excavation process they contacted Ground Penetrating Radar Systems to perform a utility survey and map all utilities found on the surface. The purpose of the survey would be to map the utilities on the surface with elevations/depths to ensure that the contractor would not strike, hit, or damage them.

Sam Hammons with GPRS mobilized to the site and surveyed the area on short notice. The contractor was pleased with the results of the survey as a few utilities and grounding wire were located in the excavation site area. Ground Penetrating Radar was also able to determine the depth to the top of the utilities found. This is very helpful when excavating as the contractor can know how deep to dig before they will run into the known utility. To receive a custom site spec for any of the following areas: North Dakota, South Dakota or Minnesota, please contact Regional Manager Sam Hammons at (612)270-8427 or sam.hammons@gprsinc.com.

Ground Penetrating Radar Systems was requested on site at a Motiva Fuel Terminal in Atlanta, GA. The terminal was installing a new pipe system, and needed to be able to excavate a trench without damaging existing pipelines and utilities. GPRS was able to locate underground obstructions along the trench path to keep workers safe and protect the terminal’s systems during the project.

GPR is a great tool for underground utility scanning. Ground Penetrating Radar can also be used for unmarked grave mapping, locating septic systems, and for detecting underground storage tanks.

Jeff DeHart is the GPRS contact based in Atlanta, Georgia and he can be reached at (404)593-9227 or by email at jeff.dehart@gprsinc.com.

When a general contractor had questions regarding the location and depth of the 8” PVC water main running through an area planned for further development, they contacted Ground Penetrating Radar Systems to provide assistance. Although, based on site plans, the survey crew showed the lines location, Wade Vickers - GPRS Oklahoma mobilized to the site, scanned the area of concern, and provided a precise location and approximate depth of the line. This necessary information allowed the client to avoid the line during the excavation process and tie into the water line within needed areas. GPRS marked the water lines location using blue marking paint and wrote its depth of the survey stake close by.

For private utility locating in Oklahoma: Oklahoma City, Midwest City, Bethany, Norman, Stillwater, Lawton, Ardmore, Elk City, Guthrie, Kingfisher, Altus, Weatherford, Duncan, Durant, Enid, Yukon, Shawnee and Edmond area call (405)815-7415 or email wade.vickers@gprsinc.com.

For private utility locating in Texas: Amarillo, Bishop Hills, Pampa, Borger, Masterson, Hereford, Plainview, Canyon, and Dumas call (806)336-2337 or email wade.vickers@gprsinc.com.

This scan was performed inside a vacant store of a strip mall in Chicago, llinois. A hydrologist needed to drill several soil borings for analysis. David Hagenmayer, with Ground Penetrating Radar Systems, LLC., was called out to identify any underground utilities and obstructions prior to drilling. David was able to clear the area of anything that could interfere with or be damaged by drilling. The client was then able to drill and collect their soil samples safely and effectively.

Ground Penetrating Radar is cost effective, non-hazardous, and provides data in real time.

For GPRS capabilities in the Midwest, please call (312) 882-0429 or email david.hagenmayer@gprsinc.com.

This scan was performed on the premises of a Marathon terminal in Griffith, Indiana. An environmental engineer needed to drill several soil borings throughout the site for analysis so David Hagenmayer, with Ground Penetrating Radar Systems, LLC., was called out to identify any underground utilities and obstructions prior to drilling. David was able to locate the underground utilities and obstructions in the area that could interfere with or be damaged by drilling. The client was then able to drill to collect their soil samples safely and effectively.

Ground Penetrating Radar is cost effective, non-hazardous, and provides data in real time.

For GPRS capabilities in the Midwest, please call (312) 882-0429 or email david.hagenmayer@gprsinc.com.