Calling 811 before digging is a legal and necessary step for protecting underground utilities. However, many contractors assume that once utilities are marked, it is safe to begin cutting, coring, or trenching through concrete. That assumption can lead to costly...
When you’re planning to cut, core, excavate, or build, there’s one thing you need before anything else: a clear understanding of what’s hidden below the surface. That’s precisely where Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) shines. Whether you’re...
When a project is moving forward, the last thing anyone wants is to be stopped by an unexpected hit on an underground utility line. One strike can shut everything down, create dangerous conditions, rack up costly repairs, and create significant project delays....
All construction projects require proper planning. Before a project can begin, the location of any underground utilities must be identified to avoid costly damages and delays. Echo GPR provides underground utility mapping services in Kansas City using ground...
Before you dig, you must have the utilities in the area located. This ensures the people who dig do not hit anything that could cause them harm. Damage to the main lines of your house or neighbors’ houses could also occur if utility lines aren’t located. A...
According to the U.S. Geological Survey (www.usgs.gov) website, sinkholes or damages caused by an underground void have averaged $300,000,000 over the last 15 years. Contrary to the popular saying, What you don’t know CAN and probably WILL hurt you! IS DAMAGE FROM A...
