The Ultimate Breakdown Of Underground Surveying Costs In Manitoba
Every construction project starts from the ground up, but what’s beneath the surface matters as much as what’s above. In Manitoba, infrastructure, industrial development, and renewal projects are transforming the landscape, and underground surveying has become essential to safe and cost-effective construction. Regardless of the type of construction project, a missed underground line or unmapped […]
Everything You Need To Know About Line Locating in Alberta and Saskatchewan
If you’re planning a project that’s about to break ground, you have to start with what’s underground. Before you dig, build, or drive a single stake, it’s essential to know what lies beneath the surface. This crucial step, line locating, helps identify buried utilities, including gas, power, water, and telecommunication lines. Whether you’re a homeowner […]
A Quick Guide To Routine Utility Surveys For Aging Infrastructure
It’s no surprise that aging infrastructure can be a problem for utility upgrades. Electrical lines, telecom cables, water, and gas are not always well mapped and buried deep underground. If you’re planning to dig or do any work underground, it’s critical to start with a utility survey before installations to understand what you’re working with. […]
Don’t Dig Blind: The Real Value of Underground Surveying
Underground surveying is more than paint marking on the ground. When people try to cut corners by digging blindly, they suffer the consequences. An estimated $1 billion in damages to underground utilities is reported annually. Costly damage to hidden pipes and cables is avoidable if you are proactive before you dig. Underground surveying is the overall process […]
Edmonton Line Locating: How To Avoid Costly Repairs This Year
A professional underground utility survey is a must when preparing for a digging or excavation project in Edmonton. It helps identify buried infrastructure lines like gas mains, water pipes, and electrical cables. However, did you know that even after commissioning a line locating survey, you could still put your underground utility lines at risk? Unfortunately, it […]
Ways Skipping An Underground Utility Survey Can Cost You Big Time
While most Canadians have heard the imperative to “Call Before You Dig,” nearly 12,000 incidents result in an estimated $1 billion CAD in damages to underground utilities annually when property owners and tenants fail to complete underground utility surveys before breaking ground. Here are the real dangers of skipping these essential surveys and why Meridian Surveys should […]
What You Should Know Before Contacting Land Surveyors
When you’re embarking on a new land project, whether it’s developing real estate, expanding infrastructure, planning a pipeline, or even just moving your residential fence line, understanding the type of land survey you need is crucial. Land surveyors like Meridian Surveys often offer various survey types for residential and commercial clients, each tailored to specific needs and […]
Common Challenges in Underground Utility Surveying and How to Solve Them
Whether you’re an individual homeowner or a commercial developer, skipping an underground utility survey before digging for a project is a foolish and dangerous mistake. Without this critical step, you risk damaging vital infrastructure, leading to costly repairs, fines, project delays, structural damage, and even serious injuries. Especially for residential projects, it can be tempting […]
Choose Meridian Surveys for Your Line Location Services
One of the most critical steps in preparing for excavation or property development is identifying and marking underground utility lines. Line location services are essential to ensure the safety of your project and prevent costly damages, both of which can get you in legal hot water if you neglect to complete this step up front. […]