Know what is below before you dig, drill, cut, or core.
GroundTruth provides Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) scanning for private utility locating, concrete and slab investigation, and pre-cut risk reduction across the Kansas City metro. No repairs. No upsell. Just clear answers.
Best fit for jobs where guessing is expensive.
Base service includes up to 2 hours on site. Additional investigation time is $300/hour with approval. Need both services? The STD Sewer + GPR Bundle is available on the booking page for $1100.
Know where the risk is before work starts, not after you hit it.
Get clarity before cutting, trenching, or committing crews to the wrong plan.
No repair sales attached to findings. Just documentation and field insight.
Use the report and field notes with your contractor, engineer, or buyer team.
Why GPR matters
GPR is not just another add-on service. It is a way to lower risk before drilling, coring, trenching, slab cutting, renovation, or utility work begins.
One strike can cost thousands
Cutting a post-tension cable, drilling into hidden reinforcement, or hitting an unmarked private utility can stop a project immediately. GPR helps reduce that risk before the work starts.
811 is not the whole picture
811 is critical for public utilities, but private lines, interior slab conditions, and site-specific unknowns often require additional investigation. That is where private locating and GPR can help.
When to use GPR
- Before cutting, coring, or drilling into concrete
- When private utility paths are uncertain
- Before excavation near structures, patios, driveways, or additions
- When you need to investigate unknown buried or embedded objects
- When a standard locate or camera locate alone is not enough
For some jobs, standard locating or camera-based mapping may still be the best first step. For others, GPR adds the extra layer of insight you need.
What is included
- Up to 2 hours of on-site GPR investigation for the base service
- Surface marking where appropriate and feasible
- Discussion of likely findings, limitations, and next steps
- Inspection-only service with no excavation or repair sales pressure
Common GPR requests
Concrete scanning
Before coring, saw cutting, anchoring, or trenching, GPR can help identify rebar patterns, embedded lines, and hidden hazards under the slab.
Private utility locating
Useful when private-side utility paths are uncertain or when you need more confidence before excavation, renovation, or rerouting work.
Pre-project investigation
Helpful for homeowners, buyers, contractors, and property managers who need answers before committing to higher-cost work.
Camera locating vs. GPR
Choose pipe mapping when
- A cleanout or accessible line entry is available
- You need sewer lateral routing tied to camera footage
- You want a fast locate for accessible underground piping
Choose GPR when
- The target may be under concrete, a slab, or finished surfaces
- You are cutting, coring, drilling, trenching, or demolishing
- You need broader subsurface intelligence before work begins
Ground Penetrating Radar service areas
Start with the main GPR page or jump directly to your city.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)?
GPR is a non-destructive scanning method used to identify buried utilities, embedded objects, and subsurface changes before drilling, coring, cutting, digging, or buying property.
Do I still need to call 811?
Yes. Public utilities should be marked before service. GPR is often used to answer private-side and site-specific questions beyond standard public utility marking.
Can you scan concrete before drilling?
Yes. Concrete scanning is a core use case for this service before coring, drilling, anchoring, trenching, and saw cutting.
Do you perform repairs or excavation?
No. GroundTruth is inspection-only. We document what we find so you can move forward with the contractor or specialist of your choice.