Business Details
36 Years
experience
Expert Underground Utility Locating Services
Since 1990, RHD Services has been dedicated to providing accurate subsurface utility information to support informed decision-making for engineering and construction projects. Our team utilizes advanced technologies like Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and vacuum excavation to locate metallic and non-metallic utilities with precision. With over three decades of experience, we have established ourselves as a trusted partner for engineers, developers, and contractors across the southeastern United States. Our commitment to ongoing technician training ensures adherence to industry standards while minimizing project risks.We specialize in reducing costs through early utility identification, which helps prevent change orders and enhances safety. In addition to field services, we offer Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) training seminars with continuing education credits for professionals in the industry. Operating from Smyrna, Georgia, we maintain a drug-free workplace and prioritize client satisfaction through reliable, data-driven solutions for complex underground challenges.
Services
Underground Utility Locating
Ground Penetrating Radar
Vacuum Excavation
SUE Training Seminars
Subsurface Utility Mapping
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We have 35 years of experience in subsurface utility engineering since 1990
- Our technicians use Ground Penetrating Radar since 2000 for non-metallic utilities
- We provide continuing education credits through SUE training seminars
- We operate across the southeastern United States with regional expertise
- Our vacuum excavation ensures non-destructive utility exposure with depth accuracy
Services
Underground Utility Locating
We locate metallic and non-metallic utilities using radio frequency and GPR technology. Our technicians identify gas, water, power, and fiber optic lines to prevent excavation damage. This service helps engineers and contractors reduce project risks through accurate subsurface data.
Ground Penetrating Radar
We deploy GPR systems to detect plastic pipes, underground storage tanks, and subsurface anomalies. This non-destructive method works in varied soil conditions while providing real-time data visualization for precise utility mapping and structural assessments.
Vacuum Excavation
We use air or water vacuum systems to safely expose utilities without damaging infrastructure. This method provides exact vertical measurements while minimizing risks during utility installation or repair projects across the Southeast region.
SUE Training Seminars
We deliver Subsurface Utility Engineering training programs with continuing education credits. Our seminars teach damage prevention techniques and SUE best practices to engineering firms and trade groups nationwide since our founding.
Subsurface Utility Mapping
We create detailed subsurface maps using integrated locating technologies. Our deliverables include GIS-compatible data showing utility depths, materials, and spatial relationships to support infrastructure planning and construction documentation requirements.
People
Joel Davis
Engineer
Joel Davis, a licensed professional engineer, leads technical operations at RHD Services. With extensive experience in subsurface utility engineering since 2000, he oversees project execution and quality control for GPR and locating services.
Questions
What utility types can you locate?
We identify gas, water, power, sewer, fiber optic, and plastic piping systems using combined radio frequency and GPR technology.
Do you operate outside Georgia?
We serve the entire southeastern United States, including Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, and South Carolina for utility locating projects.
How does GPR work for plastic pipes?
Our Ground Penetrating Radar systems detect non-metallic utilities by analyzing subsurface electromagnetic wave reflections from plastic conduits and tanks.
Can you help with emergency repairs?
While we don't offer 24/7 emergency services, we prioritize urgent utility locating requests during regular business hours for critical infrastructure repairs.
Do you provide training for utility crews?
Yes, we conduct Subsurface Utility Engineering seminars with continuing education credits for engineering firms and trade organizations nationwide.
