How to save money

Repairing underground services is expensive. Not only that, but you stand a significant chance of not only disrupting your services but the services or your neighbours, the people in your street and perhaps the hospital down the road. If this happens, current legislation puts the onus on you to protect underground assets, so you will have to pay for the repair and also the loss of services to local businesses, which may include considerable compensation, for loss of business, repairs, injury or death, that occurs as a result.

Utility, service, pipe and cable location isn’t an expense; it’s providing you with the confidence you need to complete your work, and helps you comply with your duty of care in regard to these assets and their owners.

The Australian government recommends you are a minimum of 300mm from a gas pipe and more for high pressure pipes, but this requires you know where they are and how deep they are. That’s why getting a certified locator, such as Underground IQ, can literally save your life, and save you very costly repairs.

About The Author

Michael Freudigmann

Michael Freudigmann is the owner at Underground IQ, a leading utility asset pipe and cable location service operating in regions including North Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, South Brisbane, Ipswich, Gold Coast, and Toowoomba. With a commitment to safety, accuracy, and professionalism, Michael has positioned Underground IQ at the forefront of underground utility locating. His expertise is evident in the comprehensive services the company offers, from GPR scanning to precise pipe and cable location. Michael's dedication to educating the public and professionals about the importance of "knowing what's below" before digging is evident in the wealth of information and resources available on the site. With a focus on preventing potential damage and ensuring safe digging practices, Michael's leadership has made Underground IQ a trusted name in underground utility locating in Southeast Queensland.