Ground Penetrating Radar On Demand
GPR OneCall is an underground utility locating company that specializes in locating and marking both public and private utilities, ground penetrating radar, EMF tracing, borehole clearing, concrete scanning, void detection, CCTV video inspection, anomaly detection, and UST investigations, among a host of other potential services. We utilize the newest non-invasive subsurface technology and training to provide the safest and most accurate results.
GPR System & Utility Locating Emergency Services
Utility Locating
Utility Locating
We use ground penetrating radar in addition to a host of other locating technologies to give you a detailed analysis of all underground utility lines and subsurface structures, no matter the complexity. Using a combination of GPR systems, electromagnetic radio frequency tracing equipment, passive frequency detection devices, and visual investigation methods, we deliver all of our GPR data on site with paint, flags, and also to you in the form of detailed reports and maps. Ensure you get all the right data you need by using GPR OneCall, GPR and all other available technologies and methods to locate and catalog underground utilities and structures with confidence. Concrete Scanning
Concrete Scanning
A concrete scanner is a handheld GPR unit that is designed and specifically tuned for scanning concrete and is capable of locating the anomalies or structures inside concrete within a high degree of accuracy. Concrete scanning is an important part of the process when engineering, cutting or drilling concrete in order to avoid potential conduits, utilities or important reinforcing elements that are located inside. Concrete scanning is a noninvasive, nondestructive and effective process of gathering information on concrete structures. Concrete scanning can be performed on any flat, concrete surface including floors, ceilings and walls.
Video Pipe Inspections
Video Pipe Inspections
Sometimes the location of a pipe isn’t enough, and a visual inspection of the pipe is required to investigate for defects, blockages, or bellies. This can be achieved in an efficient and accurate manner with a CCTV video camera inspection by one of our experienced technicians. We have multiple video inspection tools to accommodate any pipe size or condition. Our CCTV video camera inspection service can also be paired with any of our other services to give you the most comprehensive information on all underground systems in the area.
Fault Locating
Fault Locating
When there are indications that an underground fault is causing disruptions or totally compromising your electrical system, a fault locate conducted by one of or experienced technicians with our fault locating equipment can locate the problem. When done correctly a fault locate will exactly pinpoint the location of a fault.
Leak Detection
Leak Detection
Sometimes the only way to locate an underground water leak or other underground pressurized system leak is through auditory detection. The sound of water or other liquid shooting out of a pressurized pipe faintly transmits through the ground and can be pinpointed using sonic amplification equipment and reflected signal. In order to properly conduct a sonic leak investigation, first the line needs to be located using our EM tracing techniques and GPR, only then can it be properly investigated with sonic leak detection. Additionally, a full utility locate should be performed around the located leak so any other potential utilities in the area are avoided and undamaged when excavating to repair the leak, this is all included in our leak detection service. Oil Tank Detection
Oil Tank Detection
GPR Tank Sweep uses the newest non-invasive subsurface technology and training to provide the safest and most accurate methods for locating underground storage tanks and subsurface materials. The typical “tank sweep” is completed with a simple metal detector, which makes it difficult to pinpoint buried objects. The GPR Method uses an electromagnetic pulse to examine all subsurface features, including gpr signals with radar pulses to get the most data processing we can on any buried objects under your property. We use over $30,000 in specialized equipment and utilize 5 techniques including Ground Penetrating Radar to determine if a tank is present or not.Prevent deaths. Minimize injuries. Make the GPR Choice.
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In the U.S. there are over 800,000 miles of public sewers and 500,000 miles of private lateral sewers connecting private property to public sewer lines. Each of these is susceptible to blockages, line breaks, defects, lapses in maintenance, power failures, and more, causing an estimated 23,000 – 75,000 sanitary sewer overflows per year. Ground probing radar is critical to locating these potential hazards with electromagnetic energy.
There is roughly 1 million miles of potable water piping across the country. With many of these pipes having been installed in the early mid-20th century, it is no surprise that an estimated 240,000 and counting water mains break per year. Radar signal in GPR equipment can help locate subsurface anomalies before they become expensive repairs.
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According to the ASCE, the total infrastructure budget needed to repair and upgrade our wastewater system is estimated at $150 billion. So much of this cost can be saved by using a GPR Survey and GPR signal to detect subsurface materials during the building and repair process. Ground Penetrating radar, as well as many other supporting GPR systems, help you make educated decisions about a buried object before it becomes an expensive project.
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About GPR One Call
GPR OneCall began 15 years ago as a response to a lack of quality and accountability within the underground utility locating industry. Back then our founder, Troy Ennis Sr. noticed that in many instances 811 tickets were rushed and poorly marked and even when a private mark out was engaged; large private utility mark-out companies often employ young and inexperienced locators that result in erroneous private utility mark outs and utility damages. At the time, Ground Penetrating Radar also wasn’t taken as seriously and rarely utilized as it needed to be, and the results were sometimes devastating. As a response, Troy Sr. started our company, GPR OneCall. Here at GPR OneCall we pride ourselves on our expertise and the quality of our work. We combined all the industry’s best technology with the most experienced locators to provide an undeniably superior service. Troy Sr and Troy Jr still work in the field completing jobs for our clients and upholding our company standards of quality while continually learning about potential new methods and technologies to bring to our craft.
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Our team of professional underground locating technicians provides cost-effective services to both commercial and residential projects in a professional and timely manner. Get a GPR survey today! Most of the work we perform is on a flat fee basis, so you know the cost before we start. For all of your sub-surface utility mark outs, you can count on our underground utility locating company to get the job done right.
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GROUND PENETRATING RADAR
Frequently Asked Questions
What does GPR stand for?
GPR stands for Ground Penetrating Radar. Although GPR is only one of the many powerful tools and methods we utilize, it’s the one that sets us apart from other underground locating services (such as 811) who do not utilize GPR when locating utilities.
How does GPR work?
Ground penetrating radar uses pulses of electromagnetic energy waves at a specific frequency range to locate subsurface materials invisible to the eye. It is used to locate underground utilities and structures that may otherwise be dangerous to people and equipment digging or to proposed future structures and construction if they are not properly located and documented. It requires a transmitter and a receiving antenna, as well as a technician who can interpret the data to accurately locate objects below the surface and determine their importance. Based on GPR data and depth penetration, trained technicians use ground penetrating radar energy to determine what underground utilities may be present prior to construction, surveying, drilling, digging or repairing
Is GPR dangerous?
No, GPR does not transmit frequencies powerful enough to be harmful to the operator, anyone nearby or to the environment. GPR does not interfere with even the most sensitive technology or communication systems. We work in electrical substations, data centers, near cell towers, at airports, manufacturing plants and hospitals with no issues.
How deep is ground penetrating radar?
How deep ground penetrating radar can be effective depends on the electrical conductivity of the material being scanned. High electrical conductivity materials will bounce back more of the signal, where as low electrical conductivity materials such as dry sand allow it to reach deeper depths.
Why use more than just ground penetrating radar?
Ground penetrating radar is highly subject to the materials being scanned. That’s why GPR one call uses an extensive arsenal of additional equipment both to scan for objects and utilities both with and without electromagnetic properties. This allows us to gain a holistic picture of your subsurface structures even if radar imaging is not possible. From concrete to wet sand and everything in between, we deliver a series of mapped out data deliverables so you get a complete picture of what is below the surface even when a GPR system is not optimal.
Can ground penetrating radar see through rock/cement?
Rocks and cement are considered high conductivity materials. Ground Penetrating radar can scan them, but depending on the depth, GPR one call will advise using additional, concrete and rock scanning specific technology, to look for any potential hazards ground penetrating radar might not be able to find.
Can ground penetrating radar find sinkholes?
A GPR systems can locate sinkholes and other anomalies but sometimes, depending on the depth of the anomaly and the conductive properties of the substrate around it, penetration effectiveness and locatability may be limited.
How accurate is ground penetrating radar & GPR surveys?
Ground penetrating radar GPR is excellent at detecting anomalies underground, including potential tanks, underground utilities, and potential ground disturbances. However, in order to get the full picture, once gpr measurements are taken using our higher frequency antenna, we strongly recommend pairing the GPR technique with GPR technicians who can examine the subsurface mechanical properties of a GPR scans findings and use supportive technology to affirm the precise utility the radar signals are indicating.
Is ground penetrating radar remote seeing.
GPR data and GPR systems use non-invasive ground penetrating radar waves to remotely sense underground utilities or structures without needing to excavate or otherwise directly access them for location information. All of our equipment and methods, including concrete scanning, electromagnetic frequency tracing, fault locating, and leak detection fall under the variety of remote-sensing techniques and non-invasive methods available for Quality level B data and utility locating.
