Private Utility Locating
Beyond the 811 paint line.
Lone Star 811 stops at the meter. We mark the rest — private power, water, gas, comms, sewer laterals, irrigation, and fiber on your property.
Overview
What you get when you book.
More than 65% of utilities on a typical site are private and unmarked by the public one-call system. Our locators use electromagnetic induction and ground penetrating radar to trace energized and de-energized lines, follow tracer wire, sonde non-conductive pipe, and verify 811 marks before excavation begins.
Capabilities
Equipment & methods
- 01Electromagnetic line tracing (Vivax-Metrotech, Radiodetection)
- 02Ground penetrating radar (GPR) for non-metallic lines
- 03Sonde and push-camera traceable transmitter location
- 04Tracer-wire verification and continuity testing
- 05APWA color-coded marking (paint, flags, whiskers)
- 06811 mark verification and gap-filling
Applications
When this service fits
- 01Pre-construction site clearance
- 02Pool, fence, and irrigation installs
- 03Trenching and directional boring
- 04Environmental drilling and soil sampling
- 05Property purchase due diligence
- 06Damage prevention before demolition
Deliverables
What leaves with you when we leave.
On-site APWA-coded surface markings
Photo documentation with reference points
Depth estimates noted at each mark
Get a quote
Every job is quoted by email.
Send the job address, scope, target date, and any drawings or aerials you have to quote@etxms.com. We'll review the scope and reply with a written quote.
Get a quote
Tell us where you're digging.
Every job is quoted individually. Email a job address, scope, and any drawings or aerials you have, and we'll reply with a written quote.