GPR / GROUND PENETRATING RADAR SERVICE IN ORLANDO FL
Ground Penetrating Radar or GPR is a service we provide that is used to image non-conductive surfaces to locate pipes, cables, underground utilities, tension cable, water piping, and many more obstructions that we locate then mark according to the materials identifying factors. Listed below are just a few benefits of Ground Penetrating Radar:
- Non-Hazardous: The frequency waves emitted by our GPR equipment that will do the locating causes absolutely no damage or injury on the environment, or people in the surrounding area.
- Several Locating Applications: Ground Penetrating Radar is the ideal method in most underground locating, structural mapping, utility location service, archeological surveys, and concrete applications.
- Quick Locating with Fast Deployment: GPR equipment comes in many different size options that are very user friendly, so it can be stored, moved and utilized almost anywhere with few limitations. This equals savings for our customers, because we can complete the locate with the least amount of overhead possible.
- Annoyance Free: Our GPR equipment creates minimal sound / noise, so we won’t disturb your day-to-day activities at your home or office environment when our equipment is in use.
- Instant Results: Unlike GPR’s older counterpart, which is “Concrete X-Ray” equipment. Line Locators can receive your data in real-time and give the underground location results to you in a matter of minutes.
Line Locators is your best choose for Ground Penetrating Radar location service in Orlando FL. Call us to schedule your underground GPR location service today!
When is GPR Location Service Necessary?
- Prior to Building or House Additions
- Prior to Building or House Remodels / Renovations
- New Construction Projects
- Structural Modifications / Improvements
- Underground Investigations & Research
- Ground Surveying for Building / House Design
| Locating Plastic Pipe | Locate Concrete Deterioration | Locating Pipes | Structural Additions |
| Locating Post Tension Cables | Locating Rebar | Locating Concrete Footings | Remodels / Renovations |
| Locating Voids | Locating Conduits | Locating Grade Beams | New Construction |
| Finding Slab, Ceiling, and Wall Thickness | Finding Asphalt & Concrete Thickness | Locate Safe Core Area | Structural Improvements |
| Locating Radiant Heat Pipe | Locating Fiber Optics Cable | Investigation & Research | Water Piping Locates |
Many people confuse Ground Penetrating Radar or GPR as being the same as Concrete X-Ray technology. This misconception couldn’t be farther from the truth, since these are two totally different underground location technologies. X-Ray Concrete locating could pose a serious health risk, which is now widely accepted by the medical community. For this reason Line Locators does not use this method for underground utility location service.
When underground X-Ray imaging technology is used for Utilities, Gas / Water / Plastic Pipes, Fiber Optic Lines, TV / Phone or Internet Cable Location service it puts our GPR technician and most importantly our customers at risk of serious medical conditions. In addition Ground Penetrating Radar / GPR location methods are widely accepted as today’s preferred underground locating equipment. G.P.R. equipment is also very portable making this a fast paced underground locator’s tool. It also allows us the ability to give our customers real time underground detection data on our GPR’s screen. See Line Locators’ ground penetrating radar comparison chart below for more advantages of this next generation underground utility location equipment. To schedule a Ground Penetrating Radar service please Contact Us now!
GPR and X-Ray Underground Location Technology Comparison
What are the Advantages of GPR / Ground Penetrating Radar vs. Concrete X-Ray Equipment?
| ADVANTAGE | Ground Penetrating Radar – GPR | X-Ray (Radiography) |
| Your Cost | Low | High |
| Access Required to Image | 1 Side | 2 Sides |
| Health Hazards (Radiation) | No | Yes |
| Special Licenses Required | No | Yes |
| Real-time Inspection Results | Yes | No |
| Data Storage Method | Digital | Film |
| Equipment Set-up Time | Short | Long |
| Speed of Data Collection | Fast | Slow |
| Consumable Required | No | Yes |
| Large Area Data Collection Method | Continuous | Step & Repeat |
| Processing Data to Get Results? | Optional | Yes |
| Determine X-Y location | Direct Reading | Reading with Calculations |
| Determine Exact Z (depth) Location | Direct Reading | Reading with Calculations |