Subsurface Utility Engineering

SUE is defined by ASCE 38-02 as a branch of engineering practice that involves managing certain risks associated with utility mapping at appropriate quality levels, utility coordination, utility relocation design and coordination, utility condition assessment, communication of utility data to concerned parties, utility relocation cost estimates, implementation of utility accommodation policies, and utility design.

LTRA is fully equipped with the latest SUE equipment for designing and locating utilities including VACMASTERS' most advanced System 4000 vacuum excavation truck, state-of-the-art MALA Ground Penetrating Radar and an array of geophysical prospecting equipment.

LTRA also offers full survey services. Having our survey teams work alongside our SUE technicians will ensure complete and accurate deliverables while maximizing efficiency.

LTRA also offers utility designating and locating services on PRIVATE property. Working at a school, hospital or development site where one call does not mark the lines? LTRA can help locate the utilities for you and avoide costly utility hits. We can mark and provide test holes on the utilites and provide an electronic field sketch of our findings. This will give you and your clients a safe piece of mind.