Foundation pipe mapping & private utility locating in Kansas City
Before you break concrete, excavate, start foundation repair, install drainage, or build an addition, know where buried private lines are likely running. GroundTruth provides documented foundation pipe mapping and private utility locating for smarter planning.
GroundTruth is inspection-only and locating-focused, providing marking guidance and documentation to help reduce guesswork before work starts. No repairs. No upsell. Just clearer information for homeowners and contractors.
Need fast scheduling for a utility locate? Visit our Private Utility Locating Kansas City page for a booking-first version of this service. If your project involves more complex or non-traceable conditions, see our Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) page.
- Does 811 locate private sewer lines?
- When standard locating is not enough
- Schedule service online
- Fence & deck utility locate guide
- Drainage project locate guide
Important note
We do not provide land surveying, boundary surveys, or property line marking. This is a private utility locating service for homeowners, contractors, and foundation-related projects.
Related service pricing
- Utility Locates (Water, Sewer, Gas, Electric, Data): $200
- Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR): starts at $800 for the first 2 hours
- Sewer + GPR Bundle: $1,100
Public utilities should be marked and visible prior to GPR service where applicable.
Why this service matters before foundation work starts
Foundation repair can disturb more than soil
Pier drilling, trenching, drainage corrections, waterproofing, slab work, and excavation can cross the same areas where private sewer, water, electric, or data lines may already exist.
Guessing gets expensive quickly
Hitting an unmarked private line can create repair costs, delays, service outages, change orders, and serious safety concerns. Better locating information helps reduce that risk before the project begins.
Protect the property
Know what may be buried near the foundation, driveway, yard, pool area, or detached structure before digging begins.
Support the crew
Clearer utility information helps contractors, operators, and crews work with more confidence and fewer surprises.
Keep the project moving
Better planning on the front end can help reduce avoidable downtime and project disruptions later.
Calling 811 is important — but it is not the whole picture
Start with 811. Public utility marking is an important first step before digging, but private lines on the property may still require a separate locate. If you want a more detailed explanation, read Does 811 Locate Private Sewer Lines?.
What 811 typically helps with
- Public electric
- Public gas
- Public telecom
- Public water
- Municipal sewer mains
What may still need a private locate
- Private sewer laterals from the home to the street
- Private water services after the meter
- Many under-slab or interior line questions
- Private conduit, wiring, and some private gas lines
- Other private utilities on private property
What is included
- Private utility locating for property-side lines not typically covered by 811
- Marking guidance and documentation of notable line paths and areas of concern
- Support for foundation repair planning, excavation, drainage projects, remodels, and utility-related site prep
- Clear explanation of findings from a locating-focused company
GroundTruth is inspection-only and locating-focused. We do not perform repairs or excavation.
Need the faster booking version of this service? Go to Private Utility Locating Kansas City.
Best times to request foundation pipe mapping or a private locate
Before foundation repair
Know where private sewer or water lines may run before piers, drains, excavation, or waterproofing work begins.
Before excavation or trenching
Any project that disturbs the ground should start with public marks and private locating where needed.
Before drainage and yard work
Drainage upgrades, landscaping, fences, decks, and hardscape work are common times to strike a private line.
Common project triggers
- Foundation repair and piering
- Drain tile and waterproofing work
- Fence, deck, and mailbox installation
- Tree planting and landscaping
- Driveway, patio, and drainage improvements
- Basement finishes and remodels
- Room additions and garage work
- Under-slab utility questions
When standard locating is not enough
Some site conditions require more than standard locating. That is where Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) may be the better next step.
GroundTruth offers GPR for more advanced interior and exterior scanning, including utility locating, concrete scanning, underground tank locating, and more complex project conditions.
- Under-slab utilities
- Concrete scanning before cutting or coring
- Non-traceable utility paths
- Heated floors or heated driveway systems
- Broader site investigation support
Ready to schedule service?
Use this page when you are researching the service. Use the booking page when you are ready to schedule. If your project is more urgent or you want the faster booking-first version of this service, go straight to the private utility locate page.
- Book online through the current GroundTruth workflow
- Use the Kansas City utility locate page for faster scheduling intent
- Use the GPR page when conditions are more advanced or non-traceable
Foundation Pipe Mapping & Private Locate Service Areas
GroundTruth provides private utility locating across the Kansas City metro.
Looking for city-specific service pages? Start with Kansas City, Overland Park, Olathe, and Lee’s Summit, or browse the full list below.
Related pages and helpful resources
Foundation Pipe Mapping & Private Locates FAQ
Does 811 locate private sewer lines or private utilities?
Usually not. 811 typically marks public utilities. Private utilities on your property, like private sewer laterals, often require a private locate.
When should I request a private locate?
Before digging, before landscaping, before fence, deck, or mailbox installation, and before foundation repair or remodeling projects where excavation is involved.
What can you locate and map?
Common targets include private sewer laterals, water lines, traceable conduit, wiring, and other privately owned underground utilities. Some complex conditions may call for GroundTruth GPR scanning.
Do you perform repairs or excavation?
No. GroundTruth is inspection-only and locating-focused. We provide documentation and clarity you can take to the contractor of your choice.
How does this relate to the utility locate booking page?
This page supports foundation-repair and excavation research. If you are ready to schedule, use the Private Utility Locating Kansas City page or go directly to View pricing & book locate.
When should I look at the GPR page instead?
If you need more advanced subsurface scanning, concrete scanning, non-traceable utility locating, or broader site investigation support, visit our Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) page.
Common reasons to schedule mapping or locating
What 811 marks and what it usually does not
Helpful context for homeowners, buyers, contractors, and project planning in the Kansas City area.
Before a fence or deck project
Helpful context for homeowners, buyers, contractors, and project planning in the Kansas City area.
Before pool installation
Helpful context for homeowners, buyers, contractors, and project planning in the Kansas City area.
Before driveway or concrete work
Helpful context for homeowners, buyers, contractors, and project planning in the Kansas City area.
Before grading or drainage improvements
Helpful context for homeowners, buyers, contractors, and project planning in the Kansas City area.
Before a room addition
Helpful context for homeowners, buyers, contractors, and project planning in the Kansas City area.