The contractor needed to know if there were any conduits or potential problems in the area to avoid saw cutting through and causing major problems while risking the safety of employees. GPRS located a bank of electrical conduits that were just below the concrete slab that could have been saw cut if the blade were set too deep by the person performing the cutting. The conduits were marked on the surface with depth indications so that the contractor could safely saw cut over or around them without hitting the conduits. The site had some knowledge of the electrical conduits, but the location was only guessed and assumed until GPRS came on site.

Without GPRS on site, there could have been serious damage to the electrical lines. GPRS also located the existing water lines, and sanitary lines for the contractor so that they knew where else they had to avoid or approach with caution. Minimizing risk should always be a top priority of all companies, and GPRS aims to assist in that goal for every client we work for. Before you saw cut or core drill, call GPRS to know what’s underground!

Ground Penetrating Radar Systems is the best way to ensure the locations of reinforcement, unexpected lines, and conduits prior to saw cutting/drilling through concrete. We also have the capabilities of locating underground utilities, UST’s (Underground Storage Tanks), and voids nationwide. This allows us to always have your company covered regardless of where your job site may be. For more information on how GPRS, LLC. can help you on your next project, please reach out to Colin Broughton at (216) 379-4660 or by email at colin.broughton@gprsinc.com.