Services
Pipe & Drain Locating
Pipe & drain locating in Lane Cove — specialist equipment pinpoints pipes and drains before we dig. Anthony Farac Plumbing.
Before any excavation job, you need to know exactly where the pipes run — both yours and the neighbour's. Anthony Farac Plumbing uses professional pipe and drain locating equipment across Lane Cove and the North Shore to find the line, mark it on the surface, and confirm depth before a spade touches the ground.
We locate underground water mains, sewer lines, stormwater drains, and gas pipes. Accurate locating saves time, protects your landscaping, and means we only dig where needed — no exploratory trenches, no surprise asset strikes, no 'Dial Before You Dig' surprises that hold up a job.
Our locating equipment includes electromagnetic locators for metal pipes, sonde and tracer systems for non-metallic lines (PVC, HDPE), and acoustic leak detection for pressurised services. Where drawings are missing or out of date, we build a map from scratch so you have a reliable record for future work.
Pipe and drain locating is particularly valuable for property extensions, pool and driveway excavation, landscape projects with deep planting, and strata sites preparing for major renovations. Every locate comes with marked positions, depth estimates, and a written summary if required. Call 0405 576 129 to book.
Areas we service
We provide pipe & drain locating across the following areas, including, but not limited to:
- Lane Cove
- Lane Cove North
- Lane Cove West
- Longueville
- Riverview
- Artarmon
- St Leonards
- Willoughby
- Northbridge
- Chatswood
- Crows Nest
- Neutral Bay
- Mosman
- Greenwich
Not listed? Call us — we likely cover your suburb too.
Frequently asked questions
- When do I need pipe and drain locating?
- Before any excavation — extensions, pools, driveways, deep landscaping, or strata works. Also when drawings are missing or outdated, when investigating recurring leaks or blockages, and when preparing a pre-purchase property report.
- Do you provide free quotes?
- We quote pipe locating per job — typically a fixed-price scope after confirming the site details. For excavation or repair work that follows, the locating fee can be bundled into the total job quote.
- Are you licensed and insured?
- Yes — full NSW Plumbing Licence, Gas Fitting Licence, public liability insurance, and Workers Compensation. All locating and excavation work complies with Dial Before You Dig and NSW WorkSafe requirements.
- Do you offer warranty on your work?
- Yes — 12 months on locating accuracy and workmanship. If a marked line is found to be incorrectly positioned (outside acceptable tolerance), we re-attend at no charge.
Get a quote
Pipe & Drain Locating
Fixed price before we start. No call-out fee surprises. Same-day response where possible.
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