Services
Pipe & Drain Locating

Pipe & drain locating in Lane Cove — specialist equipment pinpoints pipes and drains before we dig.
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 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 Where drawings are missing or out of date, we build a map from scratch so you have a reliable record for future work.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.
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 Also when drawings are missing or outdated, when investigating recurring leaks or blockages, and when preparing a pre-purchase property report.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?
- Yes — free quotes on all work.
- Are you licensed and insured?
- Yes — fully licensed in NSW for plumbing and gas fitting. Public Liability, Workers Compensation, and all required trade insurances. CM3 and ARM accredited. All locating and excavation work complies with Dial Before You Dig and NSW WorkSafe requirements.
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Pipe & Drain Locating
Same-day service where the job allows. We answer our own phone.
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Pipe & Drain Locating across Sydney's North Shore
Based in Lane Cove. We provide this service across the regions and suburbs below.
Regions we cover
Lower North Shore
Northern Suburbs
Northern Beaches
City & Inner West
Eastern Suburbs
South & Western Sydney
Suburbs we service daily
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