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Reviewed and updated July 2026

💡 Quick answer: Pipe locating traces the exact path and depth of underground drains using a transmitting sonde and surface receiver — accurate to around 100mm. It means one hole dug in the right place instead of three in the wrong ones, and it pairs perfectly with a CCTV inspection. Call 0425 226 636.
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~100mm Accuracy
Position and depth marked
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Full Path Traced
Know exactly where lines run
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Pairs With CCTV
Find it inside, mark it outside
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Same-Day
Across Melbourne’s east

Underground Pipe Detection — No Guesswork, No Damage

Digging blind costs money. Hitting a live drain costs more. Our pipe locating service uses professional-grade electronic detection to trace the exact route and depth of underground drains, sewer lines, stormwater pipes and utilities before any excavation begins.

🗺️ When You Need Pipe Locating

Situation Why locating first
🏗️ Before digging, fencing or landscapingKnow exactly what’s below before machinery finds it for you
📷 A defect found on CCTVMark its position and depth from above before planning any repair
🏠 Older homes with unknown pipe runsOriginal plans rarely survive — the sonde finds the truth
🕳️ Lost septic or stormwater assetsLocate tanks, pits and lines without exploratory digging

We locate pipes on residential properties, commercial sites and new development blocks across Melbourne's South East — Ringwood, Knox, Maroondah, Yarra Valley, Boronia, Bayswater, Lilydale and surrounds.

When Do You Need Pipe Locating?

⛏️ Before excavation or landscaping

Avoid hitting live drains, water mains or conduits buried below ground.

🔩 Before drilling or boring

Confirm underground clearances before any horizontal directional drilling.

🏗️ New builds and extensions

Map all existing services so builders and engineers can design around them.

📷 Investigating blocked or damaged pipes

Combine with CCTV camera to see and locate the fault in a single visit.

🏡 Pre-purchase property inspections

Know exactly what is buried under the yard before settlement. See our pre-purchase inspection guide.

📐 Easements and boundary disputes

Confirm pipe positions for council submissions or legal records.

Equipment We Use

📡 Electronic Sonde Transmitter

Inserted through the drain and pushed with a camera rod, transmitting a signal we track from the surface to map exact route and depth.

📷 Integrated CCTV + Locate

Camera and sonde run simultaneously — live video of condition plus a marked surface position in one call-out.

What You Get After the Job

We mark the ground with spray paint or flags and can provide a written depth and location report on request. Reports are suitable for engineers, builders, and council submissions. No extras, no hidden charges — one flat fee for the job.

Need a Pipe Locating Specialist?

Call Jack directly for same-day service across Melbourne's South East. Free over-the-phone diagnosis available.

📞 Call Jack — 0425 226 636

Frequently Asked Questions — Pipe Locating

Yes — we locate pipes on residential properties, commercial sites and new development blocks across Melbourne's South East, including Ringwood, Knox, Maroondah, the Yarra Valley, Boronia, Bayswater, Lilydale and surrounds, usually same day. Call Jack on 0425 226 636 and he'll confirm availability for your property on the spot.

We insert an electronic sonde transmitter through the drain, pushed with a camera rod, and it transmits a signal we track from the surface to map the exact route and depth of the line. We also use CAT/Genny equipment to trace underground drains, sewers and utilities. The result is marked on the ground with spray paint or flags before any excavation begins.

The sonde signal is tracked from directly above the pipe, letting us mark the exact route and depth of underground drains, sewer lines, stormwater pipes and utilities. The written depth and location reports we provide on request are suitable for engineers, builders and council submissions.

Yes — with integrated CCTV + locate, the camera and sonde run simultaneously, so you get live video of the pipe's condition plus a marked surface position in one call-out. It's the fastest way to investigate a blocked or damaged pipe: you see the fault on screen and know exactly where it sits under the ground.

Pipe locating is charged as one flat fee for the job — no extras, no hidden charges — and we quote that fixed price upfront over the phone before attending. If the locate is part of diagnosing a blocked or damaged drain, our blocked drain cost guide shows typical Melbourne pricing for the clearing work, or call Jack for a free phone quote.

We mark the ground with spray paint or flags on every job, and can provide a written depth and location report on request. Reports are suitable for engineers, builders and council submissions — useful for new builds, extensions, easements and boundary matters.

Yes — the sonde signal transmits through concrete, paving and soil. We mark position and depth on the surface, so if cutting is ever needed it happens once, in exactly the right spot.

CCTV shows what’s wrong inside the pipe; locating shows where that spot sits in your yard and how deep it is. Together they turn “somewhere out the back” into a precise mark you can plan and budget around.

Pipe Locating in Your Suburb?

Same-day pipe locating with exact route and depth marking across Melbourne's east and the Ranges:

📍 Lilydale 📍 Mooroolbark 📍 Ferntree Gully 📍 Croydon 📍 Kilsyth 📍 Boronia 📍 Ringwood 📍 Belgrave 📍 Mount Evelyn 📍 All suburbs →

Know exactly where your pipes run — before you dig

Call Jack for same-day pipe locating across Melbourne's South East — exact route and depth marked on the ground, one flat fee quoted upfront.

📞 Call Jack — 0425 226 636