Private Utility Locating – Indianapolis
Locate underground utilities that 811 does not mark before digging.
Many underground utilities on private property are not marked through the Indiana 811 system. If you are planning to dig for a fence, landscaping project, deck, or excavation, private utilities may still be present even after an 811 locate is completed.
Serving Marion County and surrounding counties
Private Utility Locate Pricing
Base Service Fee
Includes the first hour of locating service.
Additional Time
If more time is required beyond the first hour.
Utilities We Can Often Locate
Locating success depends on installation method and whether a traceable signal can be applied.
Additional Services (Locate + Repair)
Invisible Dog Fence Wire Locating and Repair
We locate and repair broken invisible dog fence boundary wires.
Common problems include:
- Broken boundary wires
- Damaged underground connections
- System loop break alarms
- Wires cut during landscaping
Services include:
- Locating invisible dog fence wire
- Identifying wire breaks
- Repairing damaged boundary wire
- Restoring system operation
Irrigation Wire Locating and Repair
Sprinkler systems rely on low-voltage control wires to operate underground valves.
Common problems include:
- Broken valve wiring
- Damaged underground connections
- Lost or buried valve boxes
Services include:
- Locating sprinkler valve wires
- Locating irrigation valve boxes
- Identifying wiring faults
- Repairing damaged wiring connections
Private Electrical Line Locating
Many homes have underground electrical lines running to detached structures such as garages, sheds, or outdoor buildings.
Services include:
- Locating underground electrical lines
- Tracing conduit to detached structures
- Identifying electrical line paths
- Exposing the line if necessary
Electrical repairs must be completed by a licensed electrician.
Sewer and Septic Line Locating
Using sewer camera sonde locating technology we can identify the path of underground sewer lines.
Common uses include locating:
- Buried cleanouts
- Septic tanks
- Septic lines
- Sewer laterals
Drain Line Locating
Many properties have buried drain systems that can be traced by inserting a fish tape or camera into the pipe.
Drain systems we can trace:
- Downspout drains
- French drains
- Sump pump discharge lines
- Yard drainage systems
Entry points include:
- Downspout openings
- Sump pump discharge pipes
- Cleanouts
- Exposed pipe ends
An accessible entry point is required. If no entry point is available, locating these drains may not be possible.
Equipment We Use
Professional underground locating equipment that allows us to apply a signal to underground utilities and trace their path from the surface.
Primary Equipment
- RIDGID SR-20 Utility Locator
- RIDGID ST-305 Line Transmitter
- Radiodetection RD8200 Utility Locator
Additional Methods
- Sewer camera sonde locating
- Fish tape tracing
Why Private Locates Are Needed
Indiana 811 Marks (Public Utilities)
- Gas
- Electric
- Public water lines
- Telecommunications
- Municipal sewer
Not Marked by 811 (Private Utilities)
- Irrigation systems
- Invisible dog fences
- Landscape lighting
- Private electrical lines
- Propane lines
- Pool utilities
Always contact Indiana 811 before digging. Private locating helps identify utilities that are not included in the 811 marking process.
Common Reasons for Locates
Marking Method
Utilities that are successfully located may be marked using:
Marking method may vary depending on the surface.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Disclaimer: Utility locating services are provided on a best-effort basis. Not all underground utilities can be detected due to installation methods, depth, soil conditions, signal interference, or lack of tracer wire. Always contact Indiana 811 before digging.