Underground
Utility Locating
Services

Serving from Illawarra to Sydney
Certloc Certified

Accurate Pipe and Cable Locating to Keep Your Project on Track

At Elite Pipe & Cable, we help builders, engineers, civil contractors and property owners find out what’s underground before work begins. Our BYDA-certified locators and accredited concrete scanners have over 25 years of trade experience. We use ground penetrating radar (GPR) and electromagnetic (EM) locating technology to detect and map buried services accurately. Whether you’re in the design phase or about to break ground, our pipe and cable locators can help keep your site safe, compliant and on schedule.
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Underground Service Locating (GPR & EM)

We find and mark power, water, gas, telecommunications, sewer and stormwater services, including live and de-energised cables, fibre optic lines and control cabling.

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Concrete Scanning

Before you core, cut or drill, our accredited technicians scan slabs, walls and columns to find reinforcement, post-tension cables, conduits and embedded services.

Technicians using CCTV pipe inspection equipment to inspect underground sewer and stormwater drains

CCTV Pipe Inspections

Our CCTV cameras go inside sewer and stormwater lines to check their condition. They show cracks, root intrusion, blockages and other damage, so you can make informed decisions about repairs or design.

Aerial site map showing marked underground water and telecommunications service locations

Mud Mapping and Reporting

We produce digitally clear site plans and reports showing where each service is and which type it is. Engineers, designers and contractors can rely on them for planning and approvals.

Technician using an underground cable locator to identify and mark buried services before excavation

Emergency Call-Outs

Sudden excavation requirements or damaged underground cables? Our team is available seven days a week to get your project moving again.

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Every Underground Pipe and Cable, Located Accurately

Using ground penetrating radar (GPR) and electromagnetic (EM) locating technology, our utilities locators can detect:

  • Power cables, both live and de-energised
  • Fibre optic and telecommunications lines
  • Water mains and service lines
  • Gas mains and service lines
  • Sewer and stormwater lines
  • Electrical conduits and control cabling
  • Street lighting and traffic signal cables
  • Irrigation and fire service lines
  • Non-metallic pipes, including PVC and polyethylene
  • Private and unmapped services not shown on BYDA plans
  • Abandoned or redundant services
  • Underground storage tanks, pits and voids
  • Footings, slabs and other buried structures

Aside from underground pipe locating, we also provide mud mapping and reporting to support compliance documentation and project handovers. Whether you’re building a single dwelling or working on a large civil site, we tailor our reporting to suit your project.

Who We Are

Elite Pipe & Cable Locating is a family-run underground utility locating company based in Shellharbour, servicing clients across the Illawarra and surrounding regions. We travel to suburbs and regional areas throughout the Illawarra and as far north as Sydney.

Husband-and-wife team Richard and Samantha Collins own and run the business. Richard brings technical expertise in the field, and Samantha looks after administration and client service, so every enquiry is handled promptly and professionally.

Our reputation is built on honesty and strong working relationships with builders, contractors and businesses who rely on us across ongoing projects because they know we’ll turn up, follow through and get the job done properly.

Person using Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) on a paved surface with red spray paint for subsurface investigations.
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Service Areas

Wherever your project is in these areas, our mobile team can come to your site, locate underground services and give you clear, reliable results before you dig.

Our Simple Service Process

Book your underground service locate

Provide your site details by phone or email.

We do the background checks

Including BYDA plan requests and research.

Onsite locate and mark out

Using GPR and EMF detection to find assets accurately.

Report and next steps

We provide a clear summary and assist with follow-up if needed.

This process is fast, simple and keeps your project moving safely. We also offer ongoing advice for repeat clients or complex jobs requiring multi-stage locating.

Trusted by Industry Leaders

Our Clients
We’re also proud to support small builders, trades and homeowners with the same care and consistency. Many of our clients return to us because we provide the same level of professionalism regardless of project size.

Who We Typically Work With

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  • Builders and developers conducting bulk earthworks
  • Electricians needing cable trace support
  • Landscapers and fencers working near sensitive assets
  • Councils and infrastructure planners
  • Homeowners installing sheds, garages, driveways or outdoor structures

We’ve supported everything from private home builds to major shopping centres and government upgrades. Our ability to communicate clearly with both contractors and the general public is what sets us apart.

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Testimonials from the Field

“Elite Locating helped us avoid a major incident. Fast, professional and accurate.”
– Jeff Boyd
“I’ve used them multiple times now. Reliable, honest, and easy to work with.”
– Jimmy
“Clear reports, fair pricing, and they showed up when they said they would. Couldn’t ask for more.”
– Alice

Book Your Underground Service Locate Today

Fast, accurate locating of buried services across the Illawarra and NSW, with emergency call-outs available seven days a week.

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