Business Details
18 Years
experience
Trusted Underground Utility Locating Services in Denver
Underground Consulting Solutions has been a leader in the utility locating industry in Denver for over 15 years. Our team combines over 100 years of collective experience with cutting-edge technology to deliver high-accuracy subsurface utility engineering services across Colorado and surrounding states. We specialize in non-destructive methods like hydro excavation and precision mapping to help clients avoid costly damages during construction projects. Our expertise in Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) follows ASCE CI 38-02 standards, ensuring compliance with industry best practices for risk management. We maintain certifications as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Emergent Business Enterprise (EBE), and Small Business Enterprise (SBE), along with WBENC certification for our woman-owned status.Our GPS and electromagnetic equipment achieves one-centimeter accuracy, providing clients with reliable data for informed decision-making. We complement public utility locating systems by focusing on private infrastructure, which accounts for 65% of buried utilities nationwide. Our services reduce construction costs by preventing unexpected utility conflicts through precise mapping and documentation of underground features. We prioritize client education about legal requirements for utility locating before excavation projects. Our commitment to innovation ensures we remain at the forefront of subsurface utility technology and methodology.
Services
Subsurface Utility Engineering
Hydro Excavation
Utility Potholing
Private Utility Locating
High Accuracy Utility Mapping
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We have over 15 years of specialized experience in utility locating
- Our team combines 100+ years of collective industry expertise
- We use GPS equipment achieving one-centimeter accuracy
- We maintain multiple business certification standards
- Our non-destructive excavation methods prevent utility damage
Associations and certifications
- WBENC
Services
Subsurface Utility Engineering
Our Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) services follow ASCE CI 38-02 standards to identify underground utilities at four quality levels. We combine existing records with geophysical methods to create accurate utility maps that reduce construction risks. Our engineers document utility type, size, and condition to support informed project planning.
Hydro Excavation
Hydro excavation uses pressurized water and air vacuum systems to safely expose underground utilities. This method eliminates damage risks while providing precise depth measurements and material documentation. We handle soil removal and restoration requirements for efficient project completion across various excavation applications.
Private Utility Locating
We specialize in locating privately-owned utilities that public systems don't cover. Our services identify gas, electric, water, and communication lines with advanced electromagnetic equipment. This prevents costly damages during construction projects through accurate mapping of customer-owned underground infrastructure.
High Accuracy Utility Mapping
Our GPS mapping systems achieve one-centimeter accuracy using VRS technology. We integrate electromagnetic signal data with Bluetooth-connected equipment to create detailed utility maps without ground markings. This provides precise plan and profile documentation for complex subsurface infrastructure networks.
Utility Potholing
We perform utility potholing to verify underground utility locations before major excavation. Our non-destructive method creates small test holes to expose and document utility characteristics. This confirms precise depths and conditions while minimizing environmental impact compared to traditional digging methods.
Questions
What types of utility locating services do you offer?
We provide Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE), hydro excavation, utility potholing, private utility locating, and high-accuracy utility mapping services using advanced GPS and electromagnetic technology.
Why is private utility locating important?
Private utilities account for 65% of buried infrastructure nationwide. Our specialized locating services identify gas, electric, water, and communication lines to prevent damage during excavation projects.
How does hydro excavation work?
Our non-destructive method combines pressurized water and high-flow air to excavate soils precisely. This exposes utilities without risk of damage, requiring less restoration than traditional digging methods.
What certifications does your company hold?
We are certified as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Emergent Business Enterprise (EBE), Small Business Enterprise (SBE), and maintain WBENC certification for our woman-owned status.
How accurate are your locating services?
Our GPS equipment achieves one-centimeter accuracy in open sky environments. We use advanced electromagnetic technology to map conductive utilities without ground markings for maximum precision.
