Similar to fibre we cannot locate using the EMF locator on its own but use the Traced Rodders to feed into the pipe before putting a signal through it to get route and depth readings.

Yes, although steel reinforcing within the concrete can distort signal although utilising specialist techniques we can and do still locate the services.

Yes, we have successfully done this for numerous clients who had spent a lot of time (and $$$) digging trying to locate blockages before engaging our services.

Fibre itself is not picked up by EMF and we cannot put a signal through it, what we do is utilise Tracer Rodder to put in the conduit with the fibre and then we can follow route and get depths reading from the EMF equipment we use.  In a lot of cases fibre will utilise same conduit Telstra use which is traceable by EMF.

Australian Standard states power cables should be at 600mm deep although this is not always the case and can never be assumed as correct, we have seen power cable at 150mm deep where tree roots had lifted the conduits up over years.

No, we use specialist clamps which go round the cable/conduit to push a signal through the cable.

No, a common misconception is that the DBYD plans are enough to give you all the info you need prior to starting work.  The DBYD plans “should” tell you of all the services/assets in the area you have stated but they are not always complete and/or accurate and also put the liability firmly with who is doing the excavation to investigate (engage location services) further and identify actual routes prior to starting.

No, DBYD plans stop at your boundary and its never a good idea to assume route and depth of services once on your property.