Underground utilities are the crucial support systems of our communities that supply water, electricity, gas, telecom, and more. But when those lines are struck during excavation, the consequences can be serious. Property damage, costly delays, worker injury, and even life-threatening incidents are all very real risks. In many cases, these incidents come down to one preventable issue: inaccurate locating.
At Pipehorn, we believe precision is a necessity for every type of job.
A single utility strike can cost thousands in repairs and downtime, but the financial cost is only one aspect. Hitting a gas line or power cable can put your crew at immediate risk, create regulatory issues, and cause massive delays.
According to industry data, a significant percentage of utility damages happen because of incorrect or incomplete locating. When the location is off by just a few inches, everything that follows is at risk. In busy or complex underground environments, the margin for error is incredibly small and that’s exactly where accuracy matters most.
Pipehorn’s utility locators are engineered for where conditions aren’t always ideal and precision can’t be optional. Our locators are designed to isolate and track individual conductors with clarity, even in corridors or challenging soil types.
With models like the Pipehorn 800 Series, professionals can rely on high-frequency locating to detect hard-to-find lines and low-frequency options when longer locates and/or better isolation are required. This flexibility helps crews make more informed decisions and trace paths without second-guessing the signal.
Accuracy is especially critical when you’re working in environments with poor conductors and abandoned or undocumented lines. Pipehorn locators are trusted for their ability to find unmarked and/or difficult-to-locate utilities, providing clear location and reliable results when you need them most.
Whether you’re working on routine locates or a high-stakes dig, Pipehorn helps reduce the risk of striking unknown lines.
If your locator isn’t providing clear, confident feedback or if you’re relying on older out of spec equipment, the risk of a utility strike increases. With Pipehorn, you get rugged, purpose-built locators trusted by professionals for over 50 years.
In this line of work, a few inches can make all the difference between a strike and a verified location. Having the right locator can help you avoid the kind of mistake no one wants to make.
Explore our pipe locator lineup and see how Pipehorn helps you stay safe, precise, and ready for whatever’s underground.
