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 SINKHOLE OR VOID JUST A COST OF DOING BUSINESS? NO!
CAN IT BE PREVENTED? ABSOLUTELY!
UNDERGROUND MAPPING PREVENTS PROBLEMS
Echo GPR uses state-of-the-art ground penetrating radar technology to map underground areas. Not only can you find and map these voids but cables, pipes, tunnels (natural and man-made), utilities and other buried geological features can be identified. Take a moment and read even more in our website about how our technologically superior mapping procedure can benefit you in many other areas. The information you need to do your work professionally and safely is just a phone call away.
Echo GPR can provide a complete underground map of where you intend to build a project so your company doesn’t become one of the unfortunate statistics. You have insurance on your car, home, health and business. Why not cover the risk of damages caused by an underground void that could have been prevented with accurate information.
Don’t be lulled into complacency when looking at a serene parcel and think void mapping isn’t needed. Just because contiguous areas haven’t had any issues isn’t a free pass. Lurking below ground in this specific location could be the poster child of sink holes.
How do you think the $300,000,000 average cost every year to developers or property owners is amassed? It is from the cost to repair or replace structures along with the injuries sustained by victims of a void collapse. If you have any question in your mind that this is an unnecessary warning, just google attorneys that specialize in void or sink hole damages. The number involved and the awards they claim for the victims should get your attention.
DON’T USE OLD SURVEYS
Think you can just use maps or charts available through governmental agencies? No! It will just provide a false sense of security. They may be decades old, outdated because of collateral developments or geological changes and totally worthless. Only a current mapping by Echo GPR can provide the assurance you deserve that the site is safe.
In any claim, even if the ultimate award may be ultimately covered by someone else, there are other factors to consider. The cost of defense attorneys paid out of your own pocket can soar to incredible amounts. Even if you are insured, an insurance company can deny the claim for a variety of reasons. The amount of personal time on a claim, disruption to your regular work process in addition to the actual costs can be overwhelming. Even if you win, the cost of winning can sometimes be much more than the potential cost of damages.
Contact Echo GPR today and begin the steps necessary to create a safe and risk-free work environment. The peace of mind that comes from this kind of protection will be amazing!