Utility Line Tracing and Stakeouts

U.L.L.S., Inc. specializes in the location and marking of underground utilities. U.L.L.S. Inc. can locate underground utilities on an entire job site or it can just locate a single utility - whatever the needs of it's customer dictate.

At U.L.L.S. we understand that having the right information helps you make informed decision about your project. These informed decisions help you save money and increase safety for your employees or sub-contractors.

Utility Facts and Recommendations

• Number of Underground Utilities: 11-20 Million Miles of Underground Utilities exist in the U.S.


• Utility Records: There are a hodgepodge of records that show the existence, character, and location of utilities. Many of these records are inaccurate and incomplete. There is a large number of cases where there are no records at all.


• Attitude toward Utilties: Unfortunately there still prevails the attitude of placing productivity ahead of regard for existing utilities. Such projects are often characterized by multiple utility strikes.


• Number of Utility Stikes: A utility strike occurs nearly every minute somewhere in the U.S.


• Costs Associated with Utility Stikes: Utility Damage, Emergency Repair Services, Environmental Impact, Distruption to Utility Services - (i.e. Construction Site, Surrounding Businesses, and Traffic Patterns), Project delays, Contractor Claims, Injuries, Utility Relocation, and Redesign.