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Utility Locating Pricing Guide

Transparent pricing for private utility locating services in Delaware and Maryland. Investing $300-$1,200 in locating can save you $5,000-$50,000+ in excavation damage.

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Residential Pricing

Typical costs for homeowners and residential properties

Private Utility Locating

Typical Cost:
$350-$800
Full range: $300-$1,200
Duration:
2-4 hours

What's Included:

  • Site assessment and consultation
  • Electromagnetic locating equipment
  • Color-coded utility marking
  • Detailed site map
  • Photo documentation

Price Factors:

  • •Property size (typical residential lot vs. multi-acre)
  • •Number of utilities to locate
  • •Site accessibility and terrain
  • •Vegetation and ground conditions

Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)

Typical Cost:
$500-$1,200
Full range: $400-$2,000
Duration:
3-6 hours

What's Included:

  • Advanced GPR scanning
  • Non-metallic utility detection
  • Concrete and void scanning
  • Depth measurements
  • Digital scan report with images

Price Factors:

  • •Scan area size
  • •Depth of investigation required
  • •Soil conditions and moisture
  • •Complexity of underground structures

GPS Utility Mapping

Typical Cost:
$800-$1,500
Full range: $600-$2,500
Duration:
4-8 hours

What's Included:

  • Complete utility locating
  • GPS coordinate capture
  • CAD-compatible digital map
  • Utility depth measurements
  • Permanent digital records

Price Factors:

  • •Property size and complexity
  • •Number of utilities to map
  • •Level of detail required
  • •CAD drawing specifications

Commercial & Development Pricing

Pricing for contractors, developers, and commercial properties

Small Commercial

Property Size:
Under 1 acre
Typical Cost:
$800-$2,000
Duration:
Half day to full day

Medium Commercial

Property Size:
1-5 acres
Typical Cost:
$2,000-$5,000
Duration:
1-2 days

Large Development

Property Size:
5+ acres
Typical Cost:
$5,000-$15,000+
Duration:
Multiple days

Volume Discounts Available

We offer competitive pricing for contractors and developers with multiple projects or ongoing needs:

  • Preferred contractor rates
  • Priority scheduling
  • Flexible payment terms
  • Dedicated account manager

Additional Services & Fees

Emergency/Same-Day Service

+$150-$300

Available for urgent projects

Weekend Service

+$100-$200

Saturday and Sunday availability

After-Hours Service

+$100-$200

Evening appointments after 5 PM

Re-Mark Service

$150-$300

Re-marking previously located utilities

The Cost of NOT Locating Utilities

Hitting underground utilities can cost 10-50x more than professional locating

Hitting a Gas Line

Emergency response, repairs, fines, project delays

Potential Cost:
$5,000-$25,000+

Severing Fiber Optic Cable

Cable replacement, business interruption, liability

Potential Cost:
$10,000-$50,000+

Damaging Septic System

System repair or replacement, excavation

Potential Cost:
$3,000-$15,000

Breaking Water Main

Repairs, water damage, restoration

Potential Cost:
$2,000-$10,000

Locating Costs $300-$1,200. Damage Costs $2,000-$50,000+

Professional utility locating is insurance against catastrophic excavation mistakes.

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Payment & Policies

Payment Methods

  • Cash and checks accepted
  • All major credit cards
  • Net 30 terms for approved contractors
  • Payment due upon completion

Our Guarantee

  • Accurate utility identification
  • Professional marking standards
  • Free re-mark if marks fade
  • $2M liability insurance

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