Acoustic Locating For Hard-To-Trace Utilities

Acoustic locating uses sound-based technology to help trace pressurized and hard-to-locate utilities where conventional methods have limits.

Precision

How Acoustic Locating Works

Acoustic locating uses sound and vibration to help trace certain utilities beneath the surface. By listening for acoustic signatures through soil and structures, this method can provide additional insight into pressurized lines and subsurface conditions without excavation. Performance varies based on site conditions, pressure, and continuity of the line.

  • Helps trace pressurized water and force mains
  • Supports investigation of difficult-to-locate lines
  • Provides additional subsurface insight without excavation
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When Acoustic Locating Adds Another Layer Of Insight

Acoustic methods can support the investigation of pressurized or difficult-to-trace utilities when conventional locating approaches have limits.

Tracing Pressurized Lines

Acoustic equipment can help trace certain pressurized utilities by listening for sound signatures traveling through the line and surrounding materials.

Non-Destructive Investigation

Provides additional subsurface insight without excavation and can support planning in complex site conditions.

Used Alongside Other Locating Methods

Acoustic locating is often used in combination with electromagnetic locating and GPR to investigate utilities that are difficult to trace by standard methods alone.

Reliable

When Water Speaks, We Listen

Acoustic locating uses sound signatures to help trace certain pressurized utilities when conventional
locating methods have limits. This approach is used alongside electromagnetic locating and
GPR to provide additional insight into complex subsurface conditions.

Proven

Tracing Pressurized Lines

Acoustic locating can help trace certain pressurized utilities by interpreting sound and vibration patterns traveling through the line and surrounding materials. Results vary based on pressure, continuity, and site conditions.

Difficult-To-Trace Utilities

Tracing Pressurized Lines

Acoustic locating can help trace certain pressurized utilities by interpreting sound and vibration patterns traveling through the line and surrounding materials. Results vary based on pressure, continuity, and site conditions.

Subsurface Anomalies

Tracing Pressurized Lines

Acoustic locating can help trace certain pressurized utilities by interpreting sound and vibration patterns traveling through the line and surrounding materials. Results vary based on pressure, continuity, and site conditions.

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Hear from those we have served

Hole in One Locating is our go-to private locator. Rocky and the team are easy to work with and communicate well. The locating maps they provide are extremely helpful for ongoing projects. We highly recommend Hole in One for all locating needs.

Carson West

Delta Construction Co.
Hole in One Locating is an outstanding underground utility locating company led by Rocky and Jasmine. Their communication is clear, responsive, and professional from start to finish. They consistently deliver the best turnaround time for locating underground utilities. Reliable, accurate, and efficient—they set the standard for quality service.

Austin Parks

Construction Coordinator, Hyak
Hole-In-One Locating has been an outstanding partner to Oregon State University. Their team is incredibly easy to work with—consistently professional, responsive, and collaborative. We’ve been especially impressed by their speed and efficiency; they deliver high‑quality results quickly and with minimal effort required on our end. Their commitment to excellence and customer service makes them a trusted and valued partner. We look forward to continuing our work together.

Scott Bond

Project Manager, OSU Capital Project Delivery

Trace Difficult Utilities With Advanced Methods

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