Orbital is a CERTLOC certified underground service locating company. We find power, telecoms, water, sewer, stormwater and gas services before you excavate so you can protect people, property and essential infrastructure.

Certified underground locating with optional GNSS survey and drone mapping deliverables.

• Locate underground services for new builds, extensions, pools and civil works
• Reduce the risk of outages, delays, rework and injury
• Reliable, professional locators for residential and commercial projects

Talk to us before you dig and we will recommend the right locating and inspection services for your project.

Why choose Orbital

When you dig without accurate information about what is underground, you take on real risk. Damaged power, telecom or water infrastructure can stop a project, create safety hazards and lead to expensive repair claims. Orbital helps you manage that risk with certified locating, clear communication and practical reporting.

• CERTLOC certified underground service locating
• Combination of EMF locating and ground penetrating radar where required
• CCTV pipe inspection and electrical fault finding for a complete picture
• Optional GNSS survey and drone mapping for digital project data
• Clear mark up on site and reporting you can rely on
• Suitable for builders, trades, home owners, councils and utilities

Underground services we locate and inspect

We provide a complete locating and inspection service so you know what is under the surface before machinery or shovels go into the ground.

Pre-excavation locating

EMF locating and ground penetrating radar to find known and unknown underground services. We locate power, telecoms, water, gas, sewer and stormwater so you can plan your excavation with confidence.

CCTV pipe inspection

High-quality CCTV inspection for sewer and stormwater. Confirm the condition and location of pipes, support build over applications and document the state of assets before and after construction.

Electrical fault finding

Locate faults in underground electrical cables without digging up large areas. Targeted information means targeted repairs and less disruption.

Vacuum excavation and confined space

Non-destructive digging around critical services and safe entry to confined spaces with trained personnel. Ideal when services must be exposed without damage.

Reporting and asset plans

Clear reporting and plans to record what we find. Useful for your project records, future works and demonstrating that you have met your duty of care.

Equipment sales

Selected locating and inspection equipment backed by advice from people who use it in the field, not just from a brochure.

Digital mapping and as-built deliverables

In addition to on-site marking, Orbital can record underground services with GNSS survey equipment and drone mapping. This allows us to deliver accurate digital information that can be used by engineers, designers and asset owners for design, record keeping and future works.

• GNSS survey of located services in GDA2020 Zone 56
• Drone mapping and orthomosaic imagery of the site
• Accurate point data that can be imported into CAD and BIM
• Digital as-built records for future projects and maintenance
• Deliverables suitable for BricsCAD, AutoCAD, Revit and GIS workflows
• You keep more than paint on the ground, you keep usable data

We do not just mark the ground. We give you data you can use.

Who we work with

Builders and contractors

Service location for new builds, extensions, renovations, slabs, retaining walls, driveways and civil works. Reduce the risk of damaging buried services and keep your program on track.

Plumbers and electricians

Locate unknown services, trace pipework, confirm routes and support targeted repairs with locating, CCTV inspection and electrical fault finding.

Homeowners and property managers

Planning a new pool, shed, driveway or landscaping project. We can show you what is hiding beneath the surface before work begins so you can make informed decisions.

Councils and asset owners

Support for maintenance programs, capital works, build-over approvals and protection of critical underground assets.

Safety and certification

Safety, certification and peace of mind

Striking underground services can cause serious injury, service outages and expensive delays. Orbital is a CERTLOC certified locating organisation, which means our processes, training and equipment meet recognised industry standards.

• CERTLOC certified locators
• Documented duty of care process
• Safe work procedures for excavation and confined space work
• Experience across a wide range of site conditions and project types

Ready to locate before you excavate

Tell us about your project and we will recommend the right combination of locating, inspection, digital mapping and reporting services.