Ground Penetrating Radar
Ground penetrating radar services with high-resolution subsurface imaging: see what electromagnetic locating alone cannot, without breaking ground.
GPR services built for Florida ground
Ground penetrating radar transmits radar pulses into the ground and reads the reflections, building a subsurface image of what lies beneath, metallic and non-metallic utilities alike. GPR is the tool of choice for PVC water lines, concrete storm pipes, underground storage tanks, voids, and utilities with no surface access.
Florida's sandy soils are among the best GPR conditions in the country, giving us penetration depths and image clarity that clay-heavy states can only envy. We pair GPR scanning with electromagnetic locating for complete site coverage.
Our GPR services go beyond utility locating: concrete scanning before coring or cutting, underground storage tank searches, void detection, and subsurface mapping that turns radar data into drawings your engineer can actually use. Where a pipe can be entered, we add video pipe inspection to confirm what the line is and where it runs.
When do you need GPR? Any time the ground holds something records cannot vouch for: pre-excavation scans on sites with non-metallic pipe, GPR scanning before directional bores, slab imaging on renovation projects, and subsurface surveys where abandoned utilities are suspected. The radar delivers accurate data without breaking ground, and avoiding a single utility strike pays for the whole scan many times over.
What's included
- Non-metallic pipe detection (PVC, HDPE, clay, concrete)
- Underground storage tank (UST) location
- Void and sinkhole precursor detection
- GPR concrete scanning before coring or cutting
- Unknown and abandoned utility investigation
- GPR depth estimation and subsurface mapping
Systematic. Documented. Every time.
Project consultation
We review your scope, site plans, and available utility records to understand exactly what your project needs.
One-call coordination
We coordinate with Florida 811 (Sunshine State One Call) so public utility owners mark their lines and share records.
Field locating
Our technicians deploy electromagnetic locators and GPR on site to identify, verify, and mark every utility.
Documentation & reporting
You receive maps, depth readings, and professional reports meeting ASCE 38 standards.
Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) FAQ
How much do ground penetrating radar services cost?
A focused residential GPR scan in Florida runs a few hundred dollars; larger sites and concrete imaging are quoted hourly or per project. Renting a GPR unit costs about $1,000 per week, without the trained interpretation that makes the radar data useful. We quote firm prices from address and scope.
How deep can GPR see?
In Florida's sandy soils, typically 8-15 feet for utility-scale targets. Saturated or clay-rich soils reduce penetration, our technicians read conditions on site and select antennas accordingly.
What can GPR detect?
Metallic and non-metallic utilities (PVC, HDPE, clay, concrete), underground storage tanks, voids and washouts, plus rebar, conduits, and post-tension cables inside slabs. Wherever materials change, the radar sees the boundary.
Can GPR identify what a pipe is made of?
GPR shows position, depth, and size of buried objects. Material identification comes from combining the radar data with records, EM response, and field expertise.
Does GPR work through concrete?
Yes, we scan slabs before coring, cutting, or trenching to find rebar, conduits, and post-tension cables.
Do you provide GPR mapping deliverables?
Yes. Beyond surface markings, we deliver subsurface maps, depth estimates, and imaging reports that drop straight into planning documents, the difference between a scan and a record your project can reuse.
Where are your ground penetrating radar services available?
Statewide. We run GPR services across Florida, from Miami and Fort Lauderdale to Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, and everywhere between, with the same equipment and the same scanning service on every job, residential or commercial.
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From bore path to as-built: drilling, locating, and mapping under one contractor. Get your project priced before the ground opens.