Utility Locating Guides & Buyer Resources
Expert Guidance for Choosing the Right Underground Utility Locating Equipment
Selecting the right utility locating equipment isn’t about brand loyalty. It’s about accuracy, safety, and performance in real-world field conditions. Eastcom Associates’ Utility Locating Guides are built to help contractors, municipalities, engineers, and private locating professionals make confident, application-driven equipment decisions.
Whether you’re comparing locator brands or trying to match detection technology to gas, water, sewer, or plastic pipe applications, these guides are written from a field-support and distributor perspective, not a manufacturer sales pitch.
Why These Utility Locating Guides Exist
Most locating challenges don’t come from equipment failure. They come from using the wrong technology for the job.
Eastcom works directly with leading manufacturers like Radiodetection, Fisher, and Schonstedt, while also supporting crews in the field through demos, training, and long-term service.
These guides help you:
- Understand detection technologies (EM vs magnetic vs acoustic)
- Compare locator brands based on real applications
- Match equipment to specific utilities and materials
- Reduce mislocates, interference issues, and rework
- Shorten the buying cycle with clearer technical confidence
Featured Utility Locating Guides
Radiodetection vs Fisher vs Schonstedt
This guide breaks down how the three most commonly requested locator brands differ, not just on spec sheets, but in actual jobsite performance.
Choosing the Right Locator for Gas, Water, Sewer & Plastic Pipe
Not all utilities behave the same underground, and neither should your locator.
This guide focuses on utility-specific and material-specific locating, helping you choose the right equipment based on what you’re tracing, not just what’s popular.
Why Eastcom Associates Is Different
Eastcom doesn’t just sell utility locating equipment. We support it throughout its lifecycle.
When you work with Eastcom, you gain access to:
- Application-based recommendations (not generic bundles)
- Live equipment demonstrations
- Operator onboarding and training
- Technical troubleshooting and long-term support
- Honest guidance across multiple manufacturers
That means the locator you choose is configured, deployed, and supported correctly from day one.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you’re evaluating new utility locating equipment or want expert validation before committing, Eastcom Associates can help you test and compare solutions in real conditions.