Metal Detecting in Southern CA and Beyond
Detect What Others Might Miss
Precision in Every Scan
What Our Metal Detecting Service Does
Our metal detecting process identifies metallic utilities, objects, and appurtenances such as boxes, valves, and tracer wires.
It’s often used to verify depths, confirm routes, or support electromagnetic locating when tracer wire access is limited.
Use our Metal Detecting service when:
Tracer wire access is unavailable or unreliable
You need to confirm metallic line routes or depths
You’re cross-verifying results from utility or GPR scans
We deliver on-site markings of suspected fault points and a summary report with clear next-step recommendations.
How We Do It
Our 4-Step Metal Detecting Process
01.
Site Review
We assess your site layout and utility data to plan the detection approach.
02.
Metal Detection Sweep
Using specialized detectors, we scan for metallic utilities and buried features.
03.
Mark & Verify
Each target is marked and cross-referenced with known utility paths.
04.
Report & Recommend
You receive site notes and depth verification details as part of your project documentation.
Complete Confidence Underground
Metal Detecting That Works With Your Project
Combine Metal Detecting with Utility Locating or GPR Scanning for a complete and precise underground map.
APUL ensures you get the clarity you need to work safely and efficiently.
Hidden Metal? Found.
Metal Detecting – Common Questions
What can your metal detecting service find?
We locate metallic utilities, tracer wires, valves, boxes, and other buried features missed by standard locates.
When is metal detecting used?
It’s best used when tracer wire access is limited or to confirm depth and alignment of metallic lines.
Is metal detecting precise?
Yes. Our trained technicians can differentiate between utility lines and random metal debris, marking accurate locations on site.
Can it detect non-metallic lines?
No — for that, we recommend pairing metal detecting with GPR scanning.
Do you provide depth verification?
Yes. We offer depth notes as part of your project documentation when applicable.
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Find out what’s hidden below before you dig, drill, or build.
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