Public & Private Utility Locating · Ontario

Underground Utility Locating for Public & Private Projects, Since 2016

At TransCanada Utilities, we specialize in underground utility locating services that protect people, infrastructure, and projects from costly utility strikes. Whether it’s a residential development, commercial build, or municipal upgrade, we make sure the ground is clear before you dig.

ORCGA-Certified & Fully Insured Experienced, Certified Field Technicians Custom Ticket Management Software Fast Turnaround & Responsive Support Residential, Commercial & Municipal Clients
Electric Gas Comm Water Sewer
Serving Ontario since 2016
10+Years Serving Ontario
6Locate Services Offered
4Regions Across the GTA
1 DayAverage Response Time
TransCanada Utilities service vehicles and a field technician marking a locate on site
Since 2016

Thousands of locates. One standard of accuracy.

Since 2016, our Ontario-based team has supported the region’s growing infrastructure needs with expertise, professionalism, and a deep commitment to safety. We combine proven field practices with the latest technology to deliver accurate, dependable results, every time.

We’ve completed thousands of successful locates across Ontario, earning a reputation for being fast, responsive, and easy to work with. Our certified field technicians are trained to the highest standards, and our custom Ticket Management System ensures that every request is tracked, documented, and efficiently managed from start to finish.

Homeowners, contractors, engineers, and public agencies count on us for clear communication, quick turnaround, and full compliance, all while maintaining the highest standards of quality.

Celebrating 10 Years of Excellence

Join our team and be part of a decade-long legacy of professionalism, safety, and growth at TransCanada Utilities.

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Beneath The Surface

What’s really down there.

Five utility types, five different depths, one property. Before we mark a single line, we know exactly what’s buried and how far down it runs, so your crew digs on facts, not guesses.

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GRADE ELECTRIC · 0.5m GAS · 0.9m COMM · 1.1m WATER · 1.4m SEWER · 1.9m
What We Locate

Our Utility Locating Expertise

Electrical Power Lines

We locate underground electrical lines, including streetlights, traffic signals, and transit power systems. Our services support both public and private projects, ensuring safe, code-compliant digging near high-voltage infrastructure.

Telecommunication Cables

Our team identifies buried internet fiber, data lines, and communication cables to prevent costly service disruptions. We serve homeowners, developers, and municipalities across Ontario.

Storm & Sewer Lines

We precisely locate stormwater drains and sanitary sewer systems, helping you avoid accidental damage and ensuring uninterrupted drainage during excavation or landscaping work.

Water Lines

We provide accurate locating of underground water supply systems, protecting pressurized lines from damage during residential or commercial construction.

Gas & Oil Pipelines

Our certified crews safely locate underground gas and oil pipelines, reducing the risk of leaks, accidents, and regulatory violations during any type of excavation.

Why Clients Trust Us

Why Clients Trust TransCanada Utilities

01

Complete Utility Locating

We detect all major utilities including gas, water, electric, telecom, and sewer lines for residential, commercial, and municipal projects.

02

Skilled & Certified Technicians

Our field crews are fully certified and trained to meet industry-leading safety and accuracy standards, with years of hands-on experience.

03

Smart Project Coordination

Our custom-built ticket management software helps streamline tracking, communication, and reporting, making your project easier to manage.

04

Safety & Compliance First

We follow strict protocols and meet all Ontario regulations to protect people and infrastructure from costly strikes and delays.

05

Proud Member of ORCGA

As part of the Ontario Regional Common Ground Alliance, we promote best practices in utility locating and damage prevention across the province.

06

Trusted & Responsive

From urgent calls to long-term projects, we offer fast turnaround, clear documentation, and dependable communication.

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Services We Provide

Precise locating, public and private.

We offer precise public and private utility locating services for residential, commercial, and industrial properties, ensuring safe digging and full compliance before any excavation begins.

Public Utility Locate Service by TransCanada Utilities, serving Toronto and the GTA
Locate · Municipal Mains

Public Utility Locate Service

Electromagnetic detection and precise marking of municipally-owned gas, water, electrical, and telecom mains.

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Private Utility Locate Service by TransCanada Utilities, serving Toronto and the GTA
Locate · Private Property

Private Utility Locate Service

Full-property sweeps that find what public locates skip, before you break ground on private land.

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Dedicated Locate Service by TransCanada Utilities, serving Toronto and the GTA
Ongoing · Single Site

Dedicated Locate Service

One crew, one site, for the life of the project. Built for busy job sites with daily digging.

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Ticket Management Service by TransCanada Utilities, serving Toronto and the GTA
TicketView™ · Software

Ticket Management Service

Our proprietary TicketView platform automates ticket intake, dispatch, and closeout with Ontario One Call.

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Quality Assurance & Audit Service by TransCanada Utilities, serving Toronto and the GTA
Audit · Field Review

Quality Assurance & Audit Service

Independent field audits of locate marks and records, verifying accuracy against ticket documentation.

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OOC Locates Refresh Service by TransCanada Utilities, serving Toronto and the GTA
Renewal · Ontario One Call

OOC Locates Refresh Service

Re-marking standard industry colours for gas, water, and electricity before weather and traffic wear the original paint away.

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Service Areas

Private & dedicated locate services across the GTA

TCU provides private utility locating and dedicated locate services throughout Toronto and the surrounding Greater Toronto Area, including Peel Region, York Region, and Durham Region.

Toronto

TorontoEtobicokeScarboroughNorth York

Peel Region

MississaugaBramptonCaledon

York Region

MarkhamVaughanRichmond HillNewmarketAuroraKingWhitchurch-StouffvilleEast GwillimburyGeorgina

Durham Region

AjaxPickeringWhitbyOshawaClaringtonUxbridge
Affiliations

Affiliations & Municipalities We Serve

ORCGA (Ontario Regional Common Ground Alliance) logoCertification or affiliation logoCity of Vaughan logoYork Region logoRegion of Peel logoTown of Aurora logoCity of Pickering logoCertification or affiliation logoMunicipal or affiliation logoMunicipal or affiliation logoHalton Region logoBlack & McDonald logoORCGA (Ontario Regional Common Ground Alliance) logoCertification or affiliation logoCity of Vaughan logoYork Region logoRegion of Peel logoTown of Aurora logoCity of Pickering logoCertification or affiliation logoMunicipal or affiliation logoMunicipal or affiliation logoHalton Region logoBlack & McDonald logo

Before the first shovel goes in, call.

Our office team answers every call, backed by 10 years in business and technicians with 10 to 20 years of field experience.

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