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Des Moines private utility locating, GPR & mapping

Hire a local Des Moines locating company for private locates, ground penetrating radar, utility mapping, concrete scanning, and damage prevention across Des Moines.

(515) 316-4462

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  • 44 Metro markets served
  • 5 Core service lines
  • 48hr Typical proposal turnaround
  • 100% Licensed & insured crews

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Des Moines, IA private utility locating

Pinnacle Utility Locating is the locating company contractors call in Des Moines for private locates, GPR, mapping, concrete scanning, and damage prevention. Local crews work throughout Des Moines and the greater Iowa market to the same documentation and safety standards we apply nationally.

General contractors, industrials, campuses, and municipalities in Des Moines hire us to mark privately owned utilities that 811 does not cover. Every Des Moines proposal starts with a ticket and site review so methods match the ground, not a guess.

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Services in Des Moines

Des Moines locating, GPR, mapping & scanning

Private Utility Locating in Des Moines Electromagnetic locating of privately owned lines that 811 does not mark. Ground Penetrating Radar in Des Moines GPR scans for non-conductive lines, voids, and unknown subsurface features. Utility Mapping in Des Moines CAD and GIS maps of marked utilities for design, as-builts, and records. Concrete Scanning in Des Moines GPR scanning of slabs and walls for rebar, conduit, and post-tension cable. Damage Prevention in Des Moines 811 support, ticket review, and documented locates that keep jobsites strike-free.

Des Moines locating services

Why Des Moines owners choose our locate crews

Private utility locating, GPR, mapping, concrete scanning, and damage prevention in Des Moines, IA — delivered by one licensed local contractor.

Private utility locating in Des Moines

Pinnacle Utility Locating is a private utility locating company in Des Moines, IA. We find and mark privately owned electric, gas, water, and communications lines that 811 does not cover across Des Moines.

Ground penetrating radar

GPR in Des Moines scans for non-conductive pipe, voids, and unknown subsurface features when electromagnetic locating is not enough — on parking lots, yards, and unpaved sites throughout Des Moines.

Utility mapping & as-builts

Utility mapping in Des Moines turns field marks into CAD or GIS so Iowa GCs and owners keep a record instead of re-locating the same site from scratch.

Concrete scanning

Concrete scanning in Des Moines maps rebar, conduit, and post-tension cable before core drilling or saw cutting so Des Moines interior and structural crews can cut with a clear window.

Damage prevention programs

Damage prevention in Des Moines combines 811 ticket review, private locates, and documented marks so multi-site owners get one standard across Des Moines instead of surprise strikes.

How we work

A five-stage delivery process

Predictable execution from first ticket review to documented closeout — at every stage.

  1. 01

    Ticket & site review

    We review the 811 ticket, as-builts, and access, then walk the property to confirm what public marks miss before quoting.

  2. 02

    Scope & proposal

    You receive a written scope with methods, coverage area, deliverables, and pricing — typically within 48 hours.

  3. 03

    Field locating

    Crews apply EM, GPR, and concrete scanning as specified and paint APWA color-coded marks on the ground.

  4. 04

    Mapping & records

    Marks are documented with photos, sketches, or CAD/GIS mapping so the next crew is not starting from zero.

  5. 05

    Closeout

    You receive locate records, maps, and a documented closeout your superintendent can file with the job.

FAQ

Des Moines locating questions

Who is a licensed utility locating company in Des Moines?

Pinnacle Utility Locating is a licensed and insured private utility locating company serving Des Moines. Local crews handle electromagnetic locating, GPR, mapping, concrete scanning, and damage prevention to the same national standards we use in every market.

Do you locate private utilities that 811 does not mark in Des Moines?

Yes. Our Des Moines crews locate privately owned electric, water, comms, irrigation, and process lines on the customer side of the meter — the lines public one-call tickets leave unmarked.

Do you offer GPR and concrete scanning in Des Moines, IA?

Yes. We provide ground penetrating radar, concrete scanning, and utility mapping throughout Des Moines. Methods are written into the proposal so they match soil, surface, and the utilities on site.

Do you map locates for the next crew in Des Moines?

Yes. After we mark the ground, we can document findings with photos, sketches, or CAD/GIS so Des Moines GCs and owners keep a record instead of starting over on the next visit.

Do you serve areas outside Des Moines?

Yes. Our Des Moines crews cover Des Moines and surrounding communities throughout the Iowa metro. For properties farther out, we confirm coverage during the site review.

How soon can you assess a property in Des Moines?

Most Des Moines site reviews are scheduled within a few business days, with a written locating proposal typically delivered within 48 hours of the walkthrough.

How quickly can you provide a proposal?

Most commercial proposals are delivered within 48 hours of the site review. Multi-site or mapping programs may take slightly longer because each location is scoped for access, methods, and deliverables individually.

Do you locate utilities that 811 does not mark?

Yes. Public one-call marks the utilities that member companies own. Privately owned electric, water, comms, irrigation, and process lines on the customer side of the meter are our primary work — and the lines most often hit.

Are you licensed, insured, and able to meet vendor requirements?

Our crews carry general liability and workers' compensation coverage in the markets where they operate, and we regularly complete vendor onboarding, insurance certificates, and safety documentation for GCs, industrials, and property managers.

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Request a site assessment and receive a written scope with methods, coverage, and pricing — typically within 48 hours.

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