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Welcome To NoVa Lining's page for Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE for short) Utility Locating and Designating Services
If we cant locate it nobody can!
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Our common solutions
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Standard private utility designating is often inaccurate with no precision approach which leads to potential for high liability utility strikes which can damage property and delay jobs indefinitely.
Sometimes you wait for hours before a crew arrives while thousands of dollars in equipment and manpower stand by.
When utility lines are in close proximity to one another and in a small area inexperienced crews can spend an unnecessary amount of time causing overages in cost and delays in starting of your project.
Our designating/locating team are industry veterans who provide precision marking with multiple technologies to provide accurate marks and quick and efficient test holes.
Nova responds quickly with utility veterans that provide qick and accurate service to keep the job on time. Whether it is first thing or after hours Nova will make sure to get their part done so your job can continue.
Our crews specialize in complex designating and locating situations. If our crews cannot get the job done there is no one out there that can. We are known for completing complex jobs that we are often the third company there and the first to figure everything out.
Standard private utility designating is often inaccurate with no precision approach which leads to potential for high liability utility strikes which can damage property and delay jobs indefinitely.
Sometimes you wait for hours before a crew arrives while thousands of dollars in equipment and manpower stand by.
When utility lines are in close proximity to one another and in a small area inexperienced crews can spend an unnecessary amount of time causing overages in cost and delays in starting of your project.
Our designating/locating team are industry veterans who provide precision marking with multiple technologies to provide accurate marks and quick and efficient test holes.
Nova responds quickly with utility veterans that provide qick and accurate service to keep the job on time. Whether it is first thing or after hours Nova will make sure to get their part done so your job can continue.
Our crews specialize in complex designating and locating situations. If our crews cannot get the job done there is no one out there that can. We are known for completing complex jobs that we are often the third company there and the first to figure everything out.
Our Solution
Our designating is like an ultrasound. Providing the facts as they are below the surface with extreme accuracy.
The NoVa lining process for Utility designating and Locating services
The right way to do utility designating
1.Project planning and Scope definition
- Define Project limits and overall objectives.
- Identify any potential underground utility conflicts prior to setting foot in the field.
- Determine required SUE quality level desired (A, B,C or D)
2.Quality level D(QL-D)- Records Research
- Collect existing utility maps and as-built drawings
- Contact utility owners (water, gas, electric, telecom)
- Review previous construction records
3. Quality Level C (QL-C)- Surface Survey
- Survey all visible surface features (valves, manholes, hydrants, pedestals)
- Tie surface features to project control points
- Correlate survey data with record drawings
4. Quality Level B (QL-B) – Geophysical Locating
- Use electromagnetic locators
- Use ground penetrating radar
- Mark all detected utilities on the ground
- Map horizontal position of utilities
5. Quality Level A (QL-A) – Vacuum Excavation (Potholing)
- Perform test holes using vacuum excavation
- physically expose all the utilities required.
- Measure precise horizontal and vertical position.
- Record pipe size, material and depth
6. Data Analysis and Mapping
- Integrate survey and geophysical data.
- prepare utility conflict matrix.
- Develop @D drawings or 3D models.
7. Engineering Design Support
- Identify utility conflicts with proposed design
- Recommend adjustments (relocation, protection, redesign)
- Reduce utility strike risk before actual construction begins
Vacuum excavation (potholing)
Testimonial
"From start to finish, my experience with NoVa Lining Company was absolutely outstanding. Jared, Jorge, and the entire team were incredible to work with. They showed up on time, kept everything straightforward, and treated my project as if it were their own. Their professionalism and honesty immediately stood out, and it gave me total confidence in their work.
What really impressed me was the way they explained every step of the process. There were no surprises, no hidden issues—just clear communication and solutions that made sense. The trenchless technology they use is a game changer. My project was completed without the mess, stress, or costs that usually come with digging up yards and driveways. The results speak for themselves—everything worked perfectly, and the quality of the end result is amazing.
Beyond their technical skills, the team is just a pleasure to work with. Jared and Jorge run NoVa Lining with integrity and care, and it shows in how their crew carries themselves. You can tell they take pride in what they do and genuinely want their customers to be happy.
If you’re considering any sewer, drain, or lining project, save yourself the time and hassle of looking elsewhere. NoVa Lining delivers reliability, expertise, and results that last. I couldn’t recommend them more highly."
Google review by Francisco Vigil, 2025
