Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)

At NW Utility Excavation Specialists, we specialize in Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) services, providing precise and non-invasive subsurface detection for various industries. Our advanced GPR technology allows us to locate underground utilities, voids, and structures with high accuracy, ensuring safety and efficiency for construction, excavation, and utility projects.

NW Utility Excavation Specialists uses the latest equipment and cutting edge technologies. With many years of experience, our expertise shows to produce cost-effective fast, efficient and accurate GPR surveys solutions. Our team of experts can determine the most suitable survey methodology based on clients’ specification, and are proud to be able to provide onsite real-time data.

What Is Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)?

Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) is a non-intrusive surveying technique used to locate utilities, rebar, conduits, voids, and other features below the surface. It works by emitting electromagnetic waves into the ground and analyzing the reflected signals to create an underground map. This technology is highly effective for identifying utility lines, rebar, pipelines, and other hidden structures.

GPR uses pulses of energy to image the subsurface. An integrated computer records the strength and time required for the return of reflected signals, and stores this data on digital media. Differences occur in natural and man-made materials such as geological structures, pipes and wire.

As a non-destructive and dynamic survey technique, GPR can be applied on a variety of surfaces including rock, soil, ice, fresh water, pavements, and concrete structures. Read more about electric line locator.