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It's a Jungle out there. Underground Utility Detection & Inspection Services

Underground Utility Detection & Inspection Services

Proudly serving Oregon (Eugene and Portland Field Offices) and Washington State (Everett, Renton, Seattle, and Tacoma Field Offices)
Proudly serving Oregon (Eugene and Portland Field Offices) and Washington State (Everett, Renton, Seattle, and Tacoma Field Offices)

We Specialize in An Aarray of Services Specifically Tailored to Suit Your Needs

Utility locating is the sophisticated process of marking pipes, wires, cables, services, and other features buried beneath a property's surface using state of the art equipment such as ground penetrating radar antennas with a range of 250MHz to 2600MHz, electromagnetic transmitters and receivers, A-frames, traceable fiberglass rods, high powered sondes, magnetometers, acoustical listening devices, electronic pulse transmitters, thermal cameras, push video cameras, sewer crawler cameras, GPS/GNSS antennas, drones, etc. When performing subsurface work, a person can call a private utility locating service provider to locate and map their underground utilities and features, so they can avoid and plan around underground pipelines, wires, cables, and other features during their project. At C-N-I Locates, we offer the services below:

Utility locating is the sophisticated process of marking pipes, wires, cables, services, and other features buried beneath a property’s surface using state of the art equipment such as ground penetrating radar antennas with a range of 250MHz to 2000MHz, electromagnetic transmitters and receivers, A-frames, traceable fiberglass rods, high powered sondes, magnetometers, acoustical listening devices, electronic pulse transmitters, thermal cameras, push video cameras, sewer crawler cameras, GPS/GNSS antennas, drones, etc.

When performing subsurface work, a person can call a private utility locating service provider to locate and map their underground utilities and features, so they can avoid and plan around underground pipelines, wires, cables, and other features during their project. At C-N-I Locates, we offer the services below:

We specialize in an array of services specifically tailored to suit your needs

Public and private utility locates, location and identification of leaks, electrical faults, video inspections, GPR, structural imaging, and more...

What We Offer

C-N-I Locates Ltd.

Oregon & Washington State’s Leader in Utility Detection & Inspection Services for 20 + Years

CNI Locates Ltd. is Oregon and Washington State’s leader in subsurface damage prevention. Our expert team specializes in an array of services including Metallic Line Detection, Non-Metallic Line Detection, Leak Detection, Ground Penetrating Radar, Structural & Concrete Imaging, Electrical Fault Detection, Video Push Camera Inspections, Sewer Crawler Inspections, Design Survey Locating, Magnetic Detection, Utility Mapping, Aerial Drone Imagery, Plastic Water Pipe Detection, Public and Private Utility Locates, and more. When requesting public locates, be aware that privately owned utilities account for more than 50 percent of the utilities on most commercial and residential properties; these private utilities are not field marked by the public locating services. In the United States there is a utility strike every 1-2 minutes caused when underground utilities are not marked before digging, that’s why it is important to call 811 and a private underground utility locating service provider before performing subsurface work. Communication is vital between our technicians and clients on projects (big or small) and plays an essential role in Damage Prevention. CNI Locates has maintained a 99.99% success rate performing accurate locates without causing any subsurface damages. Please don’t hesitate to contact us for scheduling and rate information.

Local Company

We have 25 staff members, 20 of those being field technicians. We operate 20 service trucks that dispatch from Everett, Renton, Seattle, Tacoma, Eugene, and Portland.

Service Variety

When you need assistance to locate or inspect any public or private underground utilities on a residential home or commercial property.

Proven History

Providing underground utility detection and inspection services in Oregon and Washington State since 2001.

What We Locate

What Do the Colors Mean?

The marking guide from the American Public Works Association provides for universal use and understanding of the temporary marking of underground facilities.

What Are the Benefits of Calling Utility Locators?

When you decide to hire a concrete scanner, ground penetrating radar expert, leak detection specialist, underground utility locator, or utility inspection service provider, why not consider the best? When you hire a competent utility locating service provider, you ensure you will get the most up-to-date utility information. CNI Locates utilizes sophisticated equipment to get a clear picture of what’s underneath the ground or behind the concrete. It’s not just about the equipment or tools…It’s about the person operating them. Our technicians have completed over 200,000 projects with a 99.99% accuracy rating.

Calling C-N-I Locates Offers You the Benefits Below:

- We provide an array of sophisticated subsurface services within 24 hours’ notice (Monday – Friday)
- We serve all of Oregon and Washington State from our nearest field office in Eugene, OR, Portland, OR, Everett, WA, Renton, WA, Seattle, WA, or Tacoma, WA.
- We provide an estimated time of arrival in route to the site and clear communication with all our clients before and after we complete each work area.
- Our underground utility locating, ground penetrating radar, concrete scanning, video camera inspections, and multiple other services help reduce the project's duration, project downtime, costly re-routing, injuries, accidents, budget overruns, and damaged reputation.
- We provide detailed information, lending you peace of mind when subsurface work begins.
- Dig safe, our services help prevent subsurface and property damages to utilities and other features. 

When Should You Call Utility Inspection Services?

Before you start subsurface work or planning your project, you should call a private utility locator or concrete scanning specialist who can mark out the underground utilities and features in your work area. It is vital to understand the precise positions and estimated depths of utility lines and features at the early design stages, so you can plan around the underground utilities and features when performing subsurface work.   This knowledge will help make the accurate placement of buildings, cuts, drilling, foundations, post supports, signs, trees, soil borings, and other project components possible. Utility locators assist project planners in determining where utility lines need to be avoided or relocated to prevent hazards for workers and machine operators. If you choose not to schedule utility locating services, the result could be harmful to your jobsite or company. There are compounding effects that could impact budgets, performance, project schedules, reputation, safety, etc. that could delay or cancel the entire project.

When Should You Call Utility Inspection Services?

Before you start subsurface work or planning your project, you should call a private utility locator or concrete scanning specialist who can mark out the underground utilities and features in your work area. It is vital to understand the precise positions and estimated depths of utility lines and features at the early design stages, so you can plan around the underground utilities and features when performing subsurface work.

 

This knowledge will help make the accurate placement of buildings, cuts, drilling, foundations, post supports, signs, trees, soil borings, and other project components possible. Utility locators assist project planners in determining where utility lines need to be avoided or relocated to prevent hazards for workers and machine operators.

If you choose not to schedule utility locating services, the result could be harmful to your jobsite or company. There are compounding effects that could impact budgets, performance, project schedules, reputation, safety, etc. that could delay or cancel the entire project.

What Are the Benefits of Calling Utility Locators?

When you decide to hire a concrete scanner, ground penetrating radar expert, leak detection specialist, underground utility locator, or utility inspection service provider, why not consider the best? When you hire a competent utility locating service provider, you ensure you will get the most up-to-date utility information. CNI Locates utilizes sophisticated equipment to get a clear picture of what’s underneath the ground or behind the concrete. It’s not just about the equipment or tools…It’s about the person operating them. Our technicians have completed over 200,000 projects with a 99.99% accuracy rating.

Calling C-N-I Locates Offers You the Benefits Below:

  • We provide an array of sophisticated subsurface services within 24 hours’ notice (Monday – Friday)
  • We serve all of Oregon and Washington State from our nearest field office in Eugene, OR, Portland, OR, Everett, WA, Renton, WA, Seattle, WA, or Tacoma, WA.
  • We provide an estimated time of arrival in route to the site and clear communication with all our clients before and after we complete each work area.
  • Our underground utility locating, ground penetrating radar, concrete scanning, video camera inspections, and multiple other services help reduce the project’s duration, project downtime, costly re-routing, injuries, accidents, budget overruns, and damaged reputation.
  • We provide detailed information, lending you peace of mind when subsurface work begins.
  • Dig safe, our services help prevent subsurface and property damages to utilities and other features. 

Our Service Area Washington and Oregon

Call Our Experts Before You Begin Your Project!

You should use vigilant and skilled utility detection services to prevent damage to underground utilities and features. C-N-I Locates has locating specialists with years of experience working with various technologies. Our diverse fleet of sophisticated equipment and expert technicians enables us to conduct effective underground utility locates, structural imaging, video inspections, fault detections, leak detections, etc.  leaving our clients with peace of mind. Contact us to find out what is buried beneath your project location!

Call Our Experts Before You Begin Your Project!

You should use vigilant and skilled utility detection services to prevent damage to underground utilities and features. C-N-I Locates has locating specialists with years of experience working with various technologies. Our diverse fleet of sophisticated equipment and expert technicians enables us to conduct effective underground utility locates, structural imaging, video inspections, fault detections, leak detections, etc.  leaving our clients with peace of mind. Contact us to find out what is buried beneath your project location!

Need More Information?

Contact C-N-I Locates today for underground utility detection and inspection on residential or commercial properties in Oregon (Eugene and Portland field offices) or Washington State (Everett, Renton, Seattle, and Tacoma field offices)

Call 877-826-1177 for assistance, questions, or to schedule an appointment. We guarantee two-hour site response time.

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Reviews

I am extremely pleased with CNI-Locates, an underground utility locator company, who offers services such as Ground Penetrating Radar and Video Pipe Inspection . Technician Eugene Alejos notified me of his impending arrival, and was promptly on time. He was courteous, knowledgeable, and polite. He listened to what my site needs were, and accomplished locating Primary power lines and primary water main , as well as other utility lines. He was expedient and the the cost of his visit was most reasonable in my opinion. Thank you CNI-Locates!!

Richard Rossi

CNI was able to come out on the same day we called. The technician was very knowledgeable and very thorough, making sure all utilities were located in our dig area.

John Dugas

CNI was excellent… Recommended by a professional in the industry and used in my house. Brent was excellent, on time, thorough Went through the pipe system twice to make sure I had excellent pictures

Scott rochlin

Worked with Dusty multiple times through my career. Accurate and efficient and always a pleasure to work with. I look forward to working with him again in the future.

Chris Barnett

Chad was awesome. He showed up early and was eager to get to work. He kept and maintained a high level of enthusiasm and professionalism the entire time threw multiple types of terrain. His efforts are greatly appreciated and I will be calling in his services again in the future. Highly recommend him! Thanks for keeping us all safe Chad.

Rick Guzman

Our Testimonials

Mark Lee
Mark Lee
I have requested CNI's services many times throughout the past few years. These guys go above and beyond and are truly the best in the business!!
chris Wood
chris Wood
Chad is very thorough and take a lot of pride in his work. He doesn’t just show up and go through the motions, he is very diligent and knowledgeable of utility services. Chad is our first choice in locators
Caden Ihrig
Caden Ihrig
Dustin Kelsey was on our site and did a great job. Super laid back and cool dude, definitely knows his stuff! Would recommend this company for any locates you need.
Richie B
Richie B
Great guys to work with. Located done for trenching and excavation. Very helpful and went well above and beyond to ensure they found everything below ground for us. Very knowledgeable and they have had the tools to get the job done right.
Giuliano Wrobel
Giuliano Wrobel
We needed a number of utilities located on our larger property which has decades of rerouted and defunct lines. Water, sewer, electric and gas. Dusty came out and did the work for us. He was friendly and professional, located everything we asked including depths when needed, where the water line changed from copper -> nonmetallic etc. The office was clear from the start about what our options were and what the costs would likely be which were accurate. We would happily work with CNI, and especially Dustin, for any future work we need done!
martin cross
martin cross
I had Dustin locate a complicated site with various utilities crossing our work area. He did a great job and took extra care to make sure everything was mapped out well. Dustin really knows his stuff and I highly recommend him to anybody.
John Dugas
John Dugas
CNI was able to come out on the same day we called. The technician was very knowledgeable and very thorough, making sure all utilities were located in our dig area.
Richard Rossi
Richard Rossi
I am extremely pleased with CNI-Locates, an underground utility locator company, who offers services such as Ground Penetrating Radar and Video Pipe Inspection . Technician Eugene Alejos notified me of his impending arrival, and was promptly on time. He was courteous, knowledgeable, and polite. He listened to what my site needs were, and accomplished locating Primary power lines and primary water main , as well as other utility lines. He was expedient and the the cost of his visit was most reasonable in my opinion. Thank you CNI-Locates!!