Because we can’t see underground assets such as pipes and cabling, it’s easy to forget they are there. But these highly expensive and essential conduits do exist, and sometimes they’re not all that far beneath the surface.
You would be surprised to learn how many assets could potentially exist underground on your property. From phone cables and internet connections, to running water and sewerage, there’s an entire network underground that allows us to enjoy all of the pleasures of life above ground.
ActewAGL, Icon Water, Telstra and many other service providers run most of their services underground. And just as you would be expected to pay for hitting a car or breaking something that belonged to someone else, you will be expected to pay if you damage one of their assets.
Regardless of whether you are a tradesperson with insurance, quite often your insurance will not cover negligence. And failing to check for services before digging underground is potentially considered negligent.
Deetect provides accredited asset location services for:
- electricity cables;
- sewer and stormwater pipes;
- gas supply pipes; and
- Telstra and other communication cables.
If it’s underground, we’ll find it. And then you can continue on with your project, and have confidence that you have done your due diligence and know where you can and cannot go.
When to call Deetect
Put simply, dial Deetect before you dig.
You should call us before any unearthing project, including
- Fencing
- Landscaping
- Excavation
- Drilling
- Decking
- Home extensions
- Pool installation
- Adding/repairing plumbing services
Even if you are not digging all that far underground, it’s still important to check for services. Especially in older properties, where service information may not exist.
Do not try to interpret asset drawings on your own. They are often not drawn to scale, and it usually takes specialist detection equipment to confirm the true location of pipes and cables.
Our pipe and cable location process
Deetect will collate and evaluate drawings and references from companies with underground assets in the area. From there, we can gain an understanding of where pipes and cables are likely to be located.
Our experienced team will visit the site and use the latest industry specific equipment to locate buried services.
We will advise you exactly where the services are located, including their position and depth, so you know where it is safe to dig.
Get in touch
To book a Deetect underground asset detection specialist, call 0414 630 852 or Contact us