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If you have any inquiries about our services (whether they are specific or general), please do not hesitate to contact us at (877) 826-1177 or email [email protected]. We are happy to explain all of the services we offer.

Magnetic Detection is the identification of ferrous metals. Ferrous metals contain iron in them which carries magnetic properties. Magnetic detectors are extremely useful when you are trying to locate buried PK nails, septic tank handles, survey markers, cast-iron pipes, valve & curb boxes, manhole covers, handhole covers, steel drums, oil tanks, well casings, road culverts, catch basins, fire hydrants, etc. CNI Locates provides professional magnetic detection and metal detector services in all of Oregon and Washington State.

Non-metallic line detection is the detection of any utilities that are non-metallic or have breaks in continuity with the use of a locatable flexrod, flexitrace, fish tape, tracer wire, or sonde combine with the use of an electromagnetic transmitter and electromagnetic receiver. Non-metallic line detection is important because electromagnetic transmitters and receivers are not able to send/receive a signal on a utility that is not metal/conductible, unless those utilities are inserted with something that is metallic (e.g., flexrod, flexitrace, fish tape, tracer wire, sonde, etc.). CNI performs non-metallic line detection along with an array of other services in all of Oregon and Washington State.

Utility mapping helps reduce accidents, budget overruns, costly rerouting, damaged reputations, injuries, project downtime, and project durations. Before performing subsurface work, it is tremendously valuable to have sophisticated information about utilities and features underground so you can avoid them and protect the integrity of the work area.

Confirm Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), form review, or equal site safety review documentation (if applicable).  Confirm and sign safety plan (if applicable).

Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) uses polarized high-frequency radio waves to penetrate the grounds surface. When the electromagnetic pulses

The outcomes of a ground fault can be devastating. However, there are some things we can do to prepare and prevent them. Are you also wondering what precisely is a ground fault and what is the reason behind its occurrence?

Performing subsurface work is considered to be dangerous because of all the underground utilities. Whether you plan to install a fence, remove a tree, dig a hole, perform construction, etc.

There are multiple reasons that someone could be having problems with their sewer or drainage pipes on their property. In order to identify these problems inside of the pipe you must hire an inspection company to provide a video camera pipe inspection.

C-N-I Locates, Ltd offers a wide variety of utility detection services and utility inspection services like Aerial Drone Imagery, Design Survey Locating, Electrical Fault Detection, Ground Penetrating Radar, Leak Detection, Magnetic Detection, Metallic Line Detection, Non-Metallic Line Detection, Photogrammetry, Plastic Water Pipe Detection, Public and Private Utility Locates, Sewer Crawler Inspections, Structural & Concrete Imaging, Utility Mapping, Video Push Camera Inspections, and more from experienced technicians in all of Oregon and Washington State.