Inspect underground services, cables, and water lines before excavation
Locate buried utilities, electrical cable runs and underground pipes before construction excavation to reduce risks and protect the site.
What is a ground services report?
Detecting buried utilities is achieved using state-of-the-art Ground-Penetrating Radar (GPR) and advanced field surveying techniques to pinpoint the locations of buried electrical cables, water lines, sewage and telecommunications lines, and other obstructions before excavation and construction work begins. Knowing the location of underground utilities before excavation is a crucial step in any construction or infrastructure project, as it helps minimize risks and avoid unplanned damage and downtime that could significantly impact project progress and increase execution costs.
Why is detecting underground utilities important?
Random excavation or reliance on outdated and inaccurate site plans can lead to the severing of live electrical cables and power outages, damage to water lines and massive leaks, disruption of sewage systems and soil contamination, disruption of vital telecommunications networks and fiber optics, or endangerment of workers and equipment.
When do you need to check ground services?
There are several indicators that show a site needs urgent intervention, and some of the most prominent of these signs are:
Before any excavation work begins on the site.
Before carrying out piling and deep foundation works.
Before starting horizontal directional drilling (HDD).
Before extending new networks and services, ensure there are no conflicts.
When basic building plans are absent or inaccurate.
Before commencing comprehensive development and rehabilitation work on the site.
How do Hamat perform its detection work?
At Hamat United, we work according to a clear engineering mechanism that ensures that the problem is addressed safely from its roots:
Field inspection
Studying the general site, reviewing project requirements, and identifying the work areas targeted by the survey.
Scanning using GPR devices
Conducting comprehensive and accurate field surveys using the latest ground-penetrating radar equipment to determine the routes of all ground services.
Data analysis
Processing and analyzing the detected radar readings and signals to confirm the type of service and its approximate depth.
Preparing reports and maps
Issuing technical engineering reports that include the locations of services, their depths, and designating completely safe areas for excavation work.
Our services
We offer comprehensive surveys to accurately identify underground electrical cables, main and branch water lines, sewage networks and drainage, fiber optic cables, and metal and plastic tracks.
Advantages of detection services in Hamat
- Reduce the risk of cable or pipe cuts.
- Protecting workers and the site during implementation.
- Reducing repair costs resulting from random digging.
- Accelerate decision-making before starting work.
- A safer and more organized implementation.
- Clearer documentation of the site condition before excavation.
FAQ about Service Disclosure
Yes, Hamat relies entirely on non-destructive testing technologies such as GPR radar, which allows for the precise determination of the path and depth of cables and pipes from above the surface without the need for any exploratory drilling.
Yes, the client is provided with a detailed and documented technical engineering report with maps and diagrams that identify the locations of the discovered services, their paths, and their specific depths.
Absolutely. This is a best engineering and preventative practice to avoid interference between foundation work and buried high-voltage cables or main water lines, thus preventing catastrophic accidents.
Yes, we provide ground utilities detection services for small residential projects (such as private villas) as well as for giant industrial projects, infrastructure projects and large-scale contracting.