Is it worth conducting an underground infrastructure survey for non-commercial projects? For example, consider a typical plot of land near a house where simple work, such as building a path or fence, is planned. However, there are concerns that old utility lines might be buried underground.
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Underground infrastructure detection for for non-commercial projects
- Thread starter remyzero
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I'm curious to know if such inspections are commissioned for private use or just for large-scale construction projects. It seems like a serious undertaking that is probably expensive, and it's unclear whether such expenses are justified for small projects. Does it make sense to conduct an inspection in advance, even if there are no obvious signs of problems? Or, is it more of a precaution? Has anyone had cases where such an inspection actually helped avoid problems?
ronaldMclovin
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It all depends on how extensive the work is. We recently planned to landscape the yard and install a rainwater drainage system because water was constantly pooling in one spot. At first, we wondered, "What could possibly be down there?" But decided to play it safe and check anyway since old pipes or cables are sometimes buried underground. So, we ordered an Underground infrastructure mapping from Mayaglobal. It turned out that there are several voids under the lot that could collapse near the old shed. The surveyors said that with work like this, we’d hardly hit anything and that it wasn’t necessary. However, we've postponed laying the drainage because we have to deal with the voids first. My wife insists on tearing down the shed, but I’m still thinking about what to do with it. So that's why it makes sense for non-commercial projects, especially if the plot is old.