Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) Utility Locating
MTX Utility Services provides ground penetrating radar (GPR) utility locating for contractors, utilities, and commercial projects across Central & Southern Utah, including St. George, with services available for select residential projects.
Ground penetrating radar (GPR) utility locating and mapping
Locates both conductive and non-conductive lines, including plastic and fiber
Non-destructive — no digging, no surface disruption
Built for contractors, utilities, and infrastructure projects
Serving St. George, Washington, Hurricane, Cedar City, Richfield, and surrounding Southern & Central Utah
Know exactly what's underground before you dig. Accurate, non-destructive utility locating.
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Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) Utility Locating
MTX Utility Services provides ground penetrating radar (GPR) utility locating, a non-destructive method used to detect and map underground utilities before any digging begins. GPR sends high-frequency radio waves into the ground and reads the signals that reflect off buried objects, producing an accurate picture of what's below the surface.
We provide GPR utility locating for contractors, utility companies, and infrastructure projects across Central Utah, Southern Utah, and surrounding areas
When GPR Utility Locating Is the Right Choice
Ground penetrating radar is ideal any time you need to know what's underground before you dig. Common applications include:
Locating buried utilities before excavation or trenching
Finding non-conductive lines like plastic pipe, PVC conduit, and fiber
Verifying utility depth and position before directional drilling
Mapping unknown or undocumented underground utilities
Confirming as-built utility locations after installation
When an unexpected utility strike isn't an option, GPR locating is the safest first step.
GPR Utility Locating Services We Provide Across Utah
We work primarily with contractors, utility companies, and infrastructure projects that need accurate underground utility locating before they dig.
Utility contractors
Municipal and public works projects
Commercial construction
Infrastructure and development projects
We also support select residential and private landowner projects where utility locating is needed.
GPR Locating vs Standard Utility Locates
Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)
Finds conductive AND non-conductive utilities
Locates lines within inches, including depth
Detects voids and subsurface anomalies
Non-destructive and non-invasive
Standard "Call Before You Dig" Locates
Only mark conductive lines
No reliable depth information
Miss plastic, PVC, and fiber lines
Temporary marks that wash away
For projects where accuracy matters, GPR locating provides a far more complete picture of what's underground.
Safety, Compliance & Dig Safe Utah
GPR utility locating is a core part of digging safely. MTX Utility Services coordinates with 811 / Dig Safe Utah on every project and uses GPR to add a layer of accuracy beyond standard public locates, helping prevent utility strikes before excavation begins.
Full compliance with 811 / Dig Safe Utah requirements
Experienced, safety-focused operators
Non-destructive locating that protects existing infrastructure
Accurate results that reduce the risk of costly strikes
GPR Utility Locating FAQs
What is ground penetrating radar (GPR)?GPR is a non-destructive locating method that sends radio waves into the ground and reads the reflections to map buried utilities and objects — without any digging.
What can GPR locate that standard utility locates can't?
GPR locates non-conductive utilities — plastic pipe, PVC conduit, and fiber optic lines — that standard electromagnetic "call before you dig" locates cannot detect. It also provides depth information and can identify voids and subsurface anomalies.
Is GPR locating accurate?
Yes. GPR can locate underground utilities within inches, giving your crew a far more precise picture than temporary surface marks from a standard locate.
Do I still need to call 811 if I use GPR?
Yes. Calling 811 / Dig Safe Utah is required by law before excavation. GPR is a private locating service that adds accuracy on top of the public locate — especially for non-conductive lines the public locate may miss.
Do you work with contractors and utility companies?
Yes. Most of our work is with contractors, utility companies, and infrastructure projects across Utah.
Do you provide GPR utility locating in Southern and Central Utah?
Yes. We serve Southern Utah, including St. George, as well as projects throughout Central Utah.
Do you work with homeowners or private landowners?
Yes. While most of our work is with contractors and utility projects, we also take on select residential and private landowner jobs where our services are a good fit.</p>
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