Durban & KwaZulu-Natal Services

GPR Scanning & Utility Detection in Durban & KZN.

Protect your industrial, port, and commercial construction projects across Durban, Umhlanga, Cornubia, Pinetown, Prospecton, Ballito, Pietermaritzburg, and Richards Bay with non-destructive Ground Penetrating Radar and electromagnetic utility locating.

Industrial & petrochemical pipeline and HV cable locating across Durban
Concrete scanning before core drilling in Umhlanga, Ballito & Durban CBD
Stormwater & sewer CCTV camera inspection plus high-pressure hydro-jetting
GPR Metrics technician scanning and marking underground utilities at coastal industrial port yard
Industrial, Port & Coastal Precision Dual GPR + RD8200 electromagnetic locating for Durban industrial basins, logistics parks, and coastal developments.

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10% Off First Service

Tell us about your project and our team will respond promptly.

Direct Assistance: Call 061 766 8359 · WhatsApp 061 766 8359 · Alt: 010 746 3891

Up to 4m+ Depth Subsurface GPR & EM pipe/cable locating + 500mm concrete slab imaging
Same-Day Markings High-visibility surface paint & depth callouts so crews can dig or core immediately
CAD, KML & PDF Maps Survey-grade digital utility drawings & reports for engineers and safety files
24–48hr Dispatch Rapid mobile site deployment from Johannesburg & Rustenburg nationwide

Trusted on major infrastructure, municipal & commercial sites

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Solutions By Project Need

Complete underground utility detection, radar scanning & pipeline solutions.

Select the exact subsurface investigation or pipeline service your project requires—from pre-excavation sweeps and slab coring clearance to CCTV camera diagnostics.

GPR Metrics technician operating Sensors & Software LMX200 Ground Penetrating Radar on site Subsurface & Concrete
For Civil Contractors, Engineers & Concrete Cutters

Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) Services

High-resolution radar scanning to locate buried utilities, map rebar & post-tension tendons before core drilling, and detect subsurface anomalies.

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Underground utility and service detection surface paint markings All Buried Services
For Excavators, Civil Crews & Project Managers

Underground Utility & Service Detection

Complete underground scanning services combining GPR and electromagnetic locating to detect buried water pipes, electrical cables, and fibre in one visit.

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Concrete and reinforcement GPR scanning on structural slab Rebar & Post-Tension
For Concrete Cutters, HVAC & Structural Engineers

Concrete & Reinforcement Scanning

Non-destructive slab and wall scanning to map rebar grids, post-tensioned tendons, embedded conduits, and cover depth before core drilling or cutting.

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Georeferenced CAD and GIS underground utility mapping survey CAD, GIS & KML Maps
For Consulting Engineers, Architects & Planners

GPR Utility Survey & Mapping

Survey-grade buried services surveys using Stonex Total Station & GNSS to deliver georeferenced AutoCAD (.DWG), Google Earth (.KML), and PDF utility reports.

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Underground water and sewer pipe detection Metal, PVC & Concrete
For Plumbers, Trenching Crews & Municipal Projects

Underground Pipe Detection

Accurately locate and map buried water mains, sewer lines, gas pipes, and stormwater drains—whether metallic, PVC, HDPE, or fibre-cement.

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Underground electrical and fibre cable detection using RD8200 locator Power & Fibre-Optic
For Electrical, Fibre & Earthworks Contractors

Underground Cable Detection

Pinpoint live high- and low-voltage electrical power cables, street lighting feeders, and telecommunications or fibre ducts before digging.

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Tangible Project Outputs

What you actually receive: Sample deliverables & site markings.

You don’t just get a technician walking around with a scanner—you get immediate physical markings on the ground plus engineering-grade digital utility maps for your design and safety files.

Color-coded underground utility spray paint markings on paving with depth callouts Output 01 · Same Day

Immediate On-Site Surface Markings

Every detected water pipe, power cable, telecom sleeve, or rebar grid is clearly marked on the ground or concrete slab with alignment arrows and estimated depth callouts so your crew can work safely right away.

Color-Coded Paint / Chalk Depth Callouts (m) Coring Clearance Grid
Georeferenced CAD and Google Earth KML underground utility map overlay Output 02 · Digital Map

Georeferenced CAD, GIS & Google Earth Maps

Surveyed with our Stonex GNSS & Total Station instruments, all detected underground utilities are plotted onto high-resolution aerial imagery and CAD drawings for your engineers and architects.

AutoCAD (.DWG / .DXF) Google Earth (.KML / .KMZ) PDF Plan Drawings
Annotated utility detection field report showing waterline and cable positions Output 03 · Full Report

Annotated Utility & Radargram Verification Report

Comprehensive project documentation featuring annotated site photographs, radargram depth profiles, utility schedules, and methodology sign-off for your construction health & safety file.

Annotated Site Photos Radargram Profiles Depth & Utility Schedule
KwaZulu-Natal Capabilities

Complete subsurface & pipeline solutions across Durban & KZN.

From congested industrial pipe racks and underground fuel/water lines in the South Durban Basin and Pinetown to high-rise concrete slabs in Umhlanga Ridge and North Coast estates, we deliver clear subsurface mapping and drainage diagnostics.

Sensors & Software LMX200 GPR Radiodetection RD8200 EM Stonex Total Station & GNSS Robotic Crawler CCTV
Pipeline and manhole utility detection survey in KwaZulu-Natal
Industrial & Coastal Ready GPR + EM + CCTV
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Industrial & Logistics Utility Locating (South Durban Basin, Prospecton, Pinetown, Cato Ridge)

Trace underground process pipelines, fire hydrant mains, high-voltage feeders, and fuel lines inside factories, warehouses, and container terminals before excavation or piling.

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Commercial & Coastal High-Rise Concrete Scanning (Umhlanga, Cornubia, Ballito)

Locate rebar, post-tension cables, and conduits inside suspended concrete slabs prior to core drilling for HVAC, plumbing, and tenant installations.

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Stormwater & Sewer CCTV Inspection & Hydro-Jetting

Inspect and clear silted or root-damaged stormwater culverts and sewer lines after heavy coastal rainfall using robotic CCTV cameras and high-pressure jetting.

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How It Works

How we execute Durban & KZN utility surveys

Structured 4-step workflow from quote to on-site marking and digital CAD/KML delivery.

Step 01

Request Your KZN Quote

Share your Durban, North Coast, or KZN site location and project scope via form, phone, or WhatsApp.

Step 02

Dual GPR & EM Site Sweep

We scan the designated footprint with multi-frequency radar and electromagnetic locators.

Step 03

On-Site Paint & Depth Markings

Detected pipes, cables, and slab reinforcement are marked clearly on the surface for immediate contractor visibility.

Step 04

Engineering Report & CAD Map

Receive PDF reports, annotated site photos, and georeferenced KML/DWG utility overlays.

Recent Field Portfolio

Proven accuracy across commercial, power & civil infrastructure.

See how our field crews and multi-sensor GPR equipment solve complex subsurface challenges across South Africa.

Gauteng corridor underground utility mapping and CAD survey deliverable

Johannesburg & Gauteng

Retail & Municipal Corridor Utility Mapping

Full-corridor Ground Penetrating Radar, EM locating, and GNSS topographic mapping of water mains, sewer lines, and HV cables with CAD/GIS overlays.

Sensors & Software LMX200 GPR unit at Mpumalanga power station cooling towers

Mpumalanga & North West

Power Station & Industrial Plant Surveys

High-depth Ground Penetrating Radar and electromagnetic locating of critical cooling water pipelines, fire mains, and high-voltage feeders prior to civil upgrades.

Commercial campus underground cable and water line trench verification

Midrand & Sandton, Gauteng

Corporate Campus & Trench Verification

Pre-excavation cable avoidance, fibre-optic duct tracing, and concrete slab scanning before core drilling with georeferenced KML and PDF deliverables.

Nationwide Service Coverage

Regional field hubs. Rapid mobilisation throughout South Africa.

With mobile field crews based in Johannesburg (Gauteng) and Rustenburg (North West), our utility detection and GPR scanning teams deploy directly to your site across all nine provinces. Select a region below to explore local services:

GPR Metrics South Africa nationwide service coverage map
Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers about GPR scanning & utility locating.

Need specific advice for your site? Call our team directly on 061 766 8359, WhatsApp 061 766 8359, or use our alternative landline 010 746 3891.

Which areas in Durban and KwaZulu-Natal do you cover?

We cover Durban CBD, Berea, Morningside, Umhlanga, La Lucia, Mount Edgecombe, Cornubia, Ballito, Westville, Pinetown, New Germany, Kloof, Hillcrest, Cato Ridge, Amanzimtoti, Prospecton, Pietermaritzburg, Newcastle, and Richards Bay.

Can you assist with both underground utility detection and blocked stormwater drains in KZN?

Yes. In addition to GPR scanning and pipe/cable locating, we provide robotic CCTV pipeline inspections and high-pressure hydro-jetting to clear and assess stormwater and sewer lines across KwaZulu-Natal.

Ready to uncover what lies beneath your site?

Book your Ground Penetrating Radar or utility detection survey today and get 10% off your first service.

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