Excavation Safety & Underground Service Location In Wellington

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At Superdrains, safety is at the heart of every excavation project. Before any excavation begins, it is essential to accurately identify the location of underground pipes and services to reduce the risk of costly damage and ensure compliance with New Zealand WorkSafe guidelines.

 

Our CCTV drain inspections and underground service mark-outs provide contractors, builders, plumbers and property owners with a reliable indication of the likely location of underground drainage services throughout Wellington, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Porirua and the Kapiti Coast.

 

Using professional CCTV inspection equipment and over 20 years of drainage experience, we help identify drainage issues and underground pipe locations before excavation starts. While CCTV inspections and service mark-outs provide valuable guidance, the exact depth, alignment and position of underground services cannot always be guaranteed.

 

Safe Excavation Practices

 

Superdrains operated in accordance with the principles outlined in the New Zealand WorkSafe Excavation Safety Guidelines and recommends that all contractors follow the same guidelines before commencing excavation works.

 

Important Information

 

CCTV inspections and service mark-outs provide an indication of the likely location of underground services only.

 

The exact position, depth and alignment of the underground pipes and services cannot always be guaranteed.

 

Contractors and machine operators are responsible for confirming the location of all underground services before commencing excavation works.

 

WorkSafe guidelines require services to be exposed by potholing, hand digging, or vacuum excavation before machinery is used within the vicinity of underground services.

 

Mechanical excavation should not proceed until the service has been positively identified and safely exposed.

 

Any contractor choosing to excavate around marked services without first exposing and confirming the service location accepts full responsibility for any resulting damage.

 

 

Following these procedures helps minimise damage to underground services, reduces project delays and improves worksite safety.

 

CCTV Drain Inspections

 

Our CCTV drain inspection service allows us to:

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• Locate blocked drains

• dentify damaged drain pipes

• Trace underground drainage systems

• Record drainage conditions

• Assist with excavation planning

• Reduce the risk of accidental pipe damage

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Why Choose Superdrains?

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• Over 20 years' drainage experience

• Professional CCTV drain inspection equipment

• Fast response throughout Wellington

• Trusted by builders, contractors and homeowners

• Committed to safe excavation practices

 

If you're planning excavation work or require a CCTV drain inspection before digging, contact Superdrains today for professional advice and reliable service throughout the Wellington region.​​​

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