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EXPERT UTILITY LOCATING SERVICES AND SUBSURFACE UTILITY ENGINEERING

Trinity Subsurface provides P.E. led private utility locating, ground penetrating radar, vacuum excavation, subsurface utility engineering (SUE), CAD/GIS mapping, CCTV video pipe inspection, hydro jetting, and CIPP trenchless pipe repairs. Client driven, quality focused.

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UNDERSTAND WHAT'S UNDERNEATH.
PROTECT YOUR UTILITIES.

Trinity Subsurface specializes in full service underground utility locating services and subsurface utility engineering, providing our clients with the information needed to protect their sites, improve project planning, and avoid change orders. Founded in 2018, our team is led by our professional engineer and founder, Greg Finkle. Trinity Subsurface is trusted by thousands of clients for subsurface utility engineering and pipe services.

Trinity Subsurface is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware. We service PA, DE, MD, NJ, NY, DC, Northern VA  and FL with capabilities for larger projects across the United States. Trinity Subsurface prioritize high quality services and safety for our clients. Whether you're in early design or building upon an existing site, our team aims to understand what's underneath. ‍

Underground utilities can be often overlooked during project planning. Utility strikes can result in unexpected costs, project delays, service outages, and serious injuries. Outdated or inaccurate as-builts may not show the full scope of existing utilities at your site. Keep your projects safe and secure.

TRUSTED BY EXPERTS.

Trinity Subsurface has worked with many companies to investigate utilities on thousands of projects across the United States. Our clients include Whiting-Turner, University of Delaware, AECOM, Merck, Genesis AEC, Arcadis, Solar Landscape, Pennoni, and HSC. Our team aims to build ongoing relationships with our clients for any step of a project. We utilize multiple technologies and methods to provide full service - one team from project start to finish.

SAFETY FIRST APPROACH.

Trinity Subsurface approaches every project with safety in mind. Our team is trained on OSHA standards and has a triple-check process for identifying hazards on site, leading to a low EMR rating and multiple safety awards. Trinity aims to stay safe while keeping your site safe. Find out more about our safety standards here.

UNMATCHED DELIVERABLES.

Trinity Subsurface aims to provide high-quality deliverables with detailed notes about our findings, covering all quality levels of subsurface utility engineering (SUE) by ASCE 38-22 stanards.

Trinity Subsurface can provide utility maps and test hole information in PDF, KMZ and CAD files. In addition to utility maps, our team can also provide NASSCO-certified inspection reports and videos for sewers and drainage pipes. Our team puts important field knowledge of utilities in your hands.

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FULL SERVICE, FROM PROJECT START TO FINISH.

Utility locating services using ground penetrating radar GPR to locate and map utilities.

PRIVATE UTILITY LOCATING

Locate and map out underground utilities and structures using electromagnetic scanning, ground penetrating radar, and more.

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VACUUM EXCAVATION

Safely trench, determine utility conditions, and remove non-contaminated materials from a site with non-destructive digging capabilities.

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Vacuum excavated utility daylighting used to dig test holes and examine existing conditions.

SUBSURFACE UTILITY ENGINEERING

Fully investigate existing utilities and structures with research, scanning and soft digging to current ASCE 38-22 standards.

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GPR concrete scanning services to locate reinforcement structures within a concrete slab structure.

GPR CONCRETE SCANNING

Locate and map rebar, post-tension cables, conduits and voids within concrete slab structures before drilling, cutting or coring.

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CCTV video pipe inspection services with a camera entering a sewer in a roadway with traffic control.

CCTV VIDEO PIPE INSPECTION

Investigate sewers and laterals for blockages, cracks, corrosion and other damages.

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Hydro jetting services removing debris using water from a storm sewer pipe.

HYDRO JETTING / PIPE CLEANING

Flush out heavy debris and blockages with high-pressure water to help avoid flooding and restore sewer flow.

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A cured-in-place pipe lining system within a storm sewer to repair corrosion.

CIPP TRENCHLESS PIPE REPAIRS

Restore damaged sewers and pipes without digging or excavation with cured-in-place pipe lining and point repairs.

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Acoustic water leak detection services used at a stadium.

CABLE FAULT AND WATER LEAK LOCATING

Locate faulty cables and damaged water lines to prevent outages, avoid flooding, and restore services to your utilities.

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CAD utility map of a campus.

GIS / CAD MAPPING

Receive a fully updated map of your existing utility structures in CAD/KMZ formats.

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Core drilling services used on asphalt.

CORE DRILLING

Drill perfectly cut circular holes through concrete or asphalt for utility installations and core samples for testing purposes.

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GIS data point surveying services to locate and map existing utilities.

DIVERSE EXPERIENCE ACROSS MULTIPLE INDUSTRIES

With Trinity Subsurface, you'll receive underground expertise no matter your industry background or worksite environment. Click the links below to find out more about our projects by industry:

OUR REVIEWS

Trinity Subsurface has a 4.9 rating with over 200 Google Reviews. Find out how our team can bring our expertise, accuracy and professionalism to investigate your site. Here are some of our reviews:

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Fast response and excellent quality locating services by a qualified and helpful technician! Also fast and accurate follow up documentation of findings. 10 out of 10 experience with Trinity.

Rod Huber, R. Huber Electric
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Trinity Subsurface has been spot on every time they are on site. They are punctual and always keep us informed when on site.

John Osifchok, Philadelphia Zoo

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Needed a sewer lateral inspection and needed it quickly. I called got an estimate, the inspection and the reports needed in 4 business days. This group pulled off the project faster than expected and everyone was great.
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Gary McMillan, Equity Industrial Partners
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Prompt scheduling and reliable service. Reports go out quickly. Private locating is very important, do not overlook the service and added value that is provided with this company.

Duane Wheeler, Flynn Hill Contracting
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Third time working with Trinity. Expertise, determination to find the problem and solution, resulting project summaries all outstanding. Highly recommend Trinity!

Nancy Truitt, Willowdale Children's Academy
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Trinity Subsurface was amazing. Their team was professional, courteous, punctual, and detail oriented! This company also has a huge heart for the community. Their care and thoughtfulnes speaks volumes about their priorities. We highly recommend this company and are so grateful for their work.Trinity Subsurface provided everything they said they would and more. On time, professional and timely in their deliverables.

Seamus Clune, Perkiomen Valley School District
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It was an absolute pleasure working with Trinity Subsurface. Their quote was provided promptly, and the technician was punctual, professional, and well-prepared. The work was clearly explained throughout the process. I would highly recommend Trinity Subsurface for your project.

Frank Bongiovanni, Sciens Building Solutions
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Trinity Subsurface provided everything they said they would and more. On time, professional and timely in their deliverables.

Greg Mortka, Cascade Environmental

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is utility locating?

Utility locating is the process of marking and mapping underground water, sewer, gas, electric, and communications lines. Utility locating helps teams avoid damages to existing systems that can cause injuries, site damages, project delays and unexpected costs. Trinity Subsurface is a private utility locating company that can provide marks and deliverables for improved planning, design and construction.

What makes Trinity Subsurface different than public utility locators?

Trinity Subsurface is a private utility locating service that will mark out all utilities, not just public utilities. Public utility locators are a free service – it's the law to call a public locator to prevent damages to publicly-owned utilities. Our team can help verify existing public marks if needed.

What is subsurface utility engineering?

Subsurface utility engineering is a form of civil engineering involving record research, surface assessment, geophysical scanning, and non-destructive digging to fully investigate and identify underground utilities and structures. Trinity Subsurface provides subsurface utility engineering under current ASCE 38-22 guidelines.

What does GPR stand for?

GPR stands for ground penetrating radar. GPR is a non-destructive locating technology that can help identify utilities, underground structures, voids, concrete reinforcement and post-tension cables. Trinity Subsurface provides full ground penetrating radar services.

How is concrete scanning performed?

Ground penetrating radar can be used to scan concrete slabs, walls, floors, columns and ceilings for reinforcement, post-tension cables, conduits, voids and more. Trinity Subsurface provides GPR concrete scanning services to help prevent damages.

What are the benefits of CCTV video pipe inspection?

CCTV video pipe inspection can help identify cracks, blockages, corrosion and additional pipe defects that can lead to pipe failure. Trinity Subsurface can investigate storm and sanitary pipes to provide full videos, notated observations, and recommendations for repairs.

What are the benefits to vacuum excavation and utility daylighting?

Vacuum excavation can be used to verify utility information, determining depth, overlap, material, and conditions of existing utilities and structures. Vacuum excavation helps avoid damages to existing utilities and plant roots while confirming crucial utility data at the highest level (Quality Level A).

Does Trinity Subsurface dig test holes?

Trinity Subsurface can dig test holes and daylight utilities using both air and hydrovac services. In addition, our team uses vacuum excavation to trench and remove non-contaminated debris from sites if needed.

What deliverables does Trinity Subsurface provide?

Trinity Subsurface can provide utility mapping deliverables in PDF, CAD, and KMZ formats. In addition, we provide detailed test hole data sheets and NASSCO-certified CCTV video pipe inspection reports.

What areas does Trinity Subsurface service?

Trinity Subsurface serves the Mid-Atlantic area, including Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, New York, New Jersey, DC, Northern Virginia as well as Florida. Our team performs larger / long-term projects nationwide and can work with your team to mobilize throughout the United States.

What projects has Trinity Subsurface been involved with?

Trinity Subsurface has been involved with thousands of projects since 2018, including work at the Xfinity Mobile Arena, the Hanwha Philly Shipyard, multiple Merck sites and Penn State University. Our team is trusted by experts to keep your site safe and secure.

How fast can Trinity Subsurface mobilize?

Trinity Subsurface can typically mobilize within 48 hours. Our team aims for a quick deliverable turnaround after completing utility investigations.