Everything you need to know

GroundScope is a subsurface verification tool that helps crews confirm underground conditions before digging starts and creates documentation that can be reviewed and shared across teams.

No. GroundScope complements 811 markings by adding a verification step before the bucket hits the dirt.

No. SUE provides detailed engineering surveys. GroundScope helps verify underground conditions right before digging starts.

GroundScope is typically used after 811 markings and before excavation begins to confirm what's below the surface at the intended dig location.

Many crews also use GroundScope during excavation through progressive scanning to maintain visibility as digging continues.

GroundScope can find buried pipes, wires, and irrigation.

It depends on area size and required confidence level. A standard 10 ft scan takes less than 30 seconds. Scan at a pace of 1 ft per second, then allow the tablet to process the scan, which takes about 2 seconds per foot scanned.

No. GroundScope was designed for ease of use and most operators can learn the workflow in about ten minutes.

The short answer is no. The Basic plan is required to access our AI and use GPS location.

GroundScope is designed for fast verification directly at the point of dig. It focuses on ease of use and immediate feedback so crews can confirm underground conditions quickly without requiring a certified technician to interpret the scans.

Yes. Ground penetrating radar responds to a change in material, not to metal alone, so plastic, PVC, clay and concrete-encased lines show up as well as metal ones. Detection still depends on pipe size, depth and soil.

Zero to about five feet in typical soil. Depth is set by the ground more than the radar: dry sand and gravel carry the signal furthest, saturated clay the least. Progressive scanning from inside the trench gets past that limit.

Scan the surface, dig what it cleared, set the radar core in the trench and scan again. Each pass clears the next layer before the bucket takes it, so the scan is always looking at fresh ground just ahead of the excavation.

The radar core lifts out of its sled and the handle plugs into the top of the housing, so the same unit goes down into trenches and auger holes from 18 inches wide.

The radar transmits and receives in two polarizations at once, so a buried line is seen whatever direction it runs under the scan, and rocks and clutter can be told apart from utilities.

GPS-RTK with an inertial unit and factor graph filtering places each scan to about 3 cm.

The unit is sealed to IP65 against dust and water, and the tablet is IP67. Wet ground reduces radar depth, which is where scanning from inside the trench helps.

About 15 hours of continuous scanning on one Milwaukee M18 5.0 Ah pack. Packs swap in seconds.

It weighs under 21 lbs, is a one-person carry, and packs into a wheeled hard case with the tablet, charger and two spare batteries.

No. There is no license or certification to run the GSX1000. Most operators learn the workflow in about ten minutes.

Yes. An active subscription is required to operate GroundScope and access AI processing, data storage, and reporting.

Basic supports core scanning with on-device results and limited storage. Pro adds cloud-based job management, reporting, analytics, and visibility across crews and projects.

Yes. Scans can be performed offline. A connection to LTE, WiFi, or Starlink is required to sync data to the cloud.

Yes. Data and reports can be exported in formats such as CSV and GeoJSON for GIS and analysis workflows.

The GPS line of the scan on the map, the date and time, the operator and unit, the job it belongs to, and every detection with its position.

Supervisors and project owners with access to the job in the Portal. Records can be shared with stakeholders as reports.

Records stay with the job in the Portal for as long as the account is active, and can be exported at any time.

The process starts with a quick 15 to 20 minute discovery call. If GroundScope is a fit, we'll coordinate a live demo based on your use case and availability.

Once you submit the form, our team will reach out within 1 to 2 business days to schedule a discovery call.

From there, we can coordinate a live demo so you can see how GroundScope performs in real jobsite conditions.

We'll walk through how GroundScope works, how it fits into your workflow, and answer any questions you have. This helps us tailor the live demo to your specific use case.

No. The goal of the discovery call is to understand your workflow and determine if GroundScope is a fit for your team.

Yes. After the discovery call, we can coordinate an in-person demo if GroundScope is a good fit for your team and use case.

It is a subsurface verification tool. Crews scan the exact dig point right before excavation, see what is below, and keep a record of the check.

No. Calling 811 is still required. The GSX1000 adds a verification step at the dig point, after the marks are down.

No. SUE produces detailed engineering surveys. The GSX1000 verifies conditions right before digging starts.

No. Most operators learn the workflow in about ten minutes.

Traditional GPR needs a trained technician to read the data. The GSX1000 reads its own scans and reports targets directly, at the point of dig.

No. The Basic plan is required to access the AI processing and GPS location.

Yes. An active plan is required to operate the unit and access AI processing, data storage, and reporting.

Basic covers scanning with on-device results and limited storage. Pro adds cloud job management, reporting, analytics, and visibility across crews and projects.

Yes. Scans run offline. A connection over LTE, Wi-Fi, or Starlink is needed to sync records to the Portal.

Yes. Data and reports export as CSV and GeoJSON for GIS and analysis workflows.