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Leading the Way in Solutions for Utility Location, Survey and Detection

Synthotech is a leading UK supplier of specialist equipment for utility location, underground surveying, and leak detection across the water, gas, electric, communications, construction, and civil engineering sectors. We provide complete, end-to-end solutions designed to help contractors, utility companies, and infrastructure operators safely locate, inspect, detect, and manage buried assets.

From grey water, black water and potable water networks to gas pipelines and telecommunications infrastructure, Synthotech delivers high-performance equipment and technical expertise to support safe excavation, asset protection, and network efficiency.

Location Equipment and Underground Utility Locating

Synthotech are experts in cable avoidance tools (CAT), precision locators, and underground utility detection systems. As an independent supplier of location equipment, we are not restricted to a single manufacturer — enabling us to recommend the right tool for the right application.

Our location solutions support:

Detection of buried electric cables
Locating gas and water pipes
Tracing telecoms and fibre networks
Avoiding underground assets during excavation
Precision GPR (Ground Penetrating Radar) surveys

By supplying industry-leading brands and advanced locating systems, we help customers achieve fast, accurate results while reducing excavation risk and preventing costly asset strikes.

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Survey Equipment for Water, Drainage and Infrastructure

Synthotech supplies advanced survey and inspection equipment that provides clear, accurate visual data for informed decision-making.

Our survey solutions include:

CCTV drainage survey systems
Sewer inspection cameras
Push rod camera systems
In-pipe inspection technology
Equipment for live potable water pipe inspection

Whether operating in sewer networks, drainage systems, or live drinking water infrastructure, we provide and support equipment that delivers the detailed imagery required for condition assessment, compliance reporting, and maintenance planning.

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Leak Detection and Network Monitoring Solutions

Synthotech is a leading supplier of water leak detection equipment for live networks. Our comprehensive product range supports everything from basic acoustic detection to fully integrated network-wide monitoring systems.

Our leak detection solutions include:

Listening sticks and ground microphones
Leak noise correlators
In-pipe acoustic leak detection systems
Hydrogen gas tracing equipment
Intelligent leak detection and network management systems

Designed to reduce non-revenue water and improve first-time fix rates, our systems help water companies and contractors detect and eliminate leaks efficiently while maintaining “business as usual” operations.

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Equipment Hire

Synthotech offers flexible equipment hire services across a wide range of specialist tools, including:

Cable avoidance tools and precision locators
CCTV survey cameras
Leak detection equipment
Safety equipment
Utility survey tools

Our hire solutions provide short-term access to high-performance equipment without capital investment, ideal for peak workloads, specialist projects, or emergency response situations.

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Service, Calibration and Repairs

We provide a fully auditable service, calibration and repair programme for cable location equipment, survey cameras, and leak detection systems.

Synthotech offers manufacturer-approved servicing and certified repairs for a range of our products.

All servicing, calibration and repairs are fully documented, warrantied, and compliant with industry standards. Our structured process ensures equipment remains accurate, safe, and operationally reliable.

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Professional Training for Safe Excavation and Utility Location

Synthotech delivers comprehensive training courses for cable avoidance tools and precision locators, including equipment from Radiodetection, Vivax-Metrotech, and C.Scope.

Our manufacturer-approved training programmes focus on:

Safe excavation best practice
Protecting buried assets
Improving locating accuracy
Operator competency development
Practical field applications

Courses are available as half-day or full-day sessions for groups of up to 10 or 20 delegates. Training can be delivered at customer sites nationwide or at our facilities in Wiltshire and North Yorkshire. Individual engineers can also attend scheduled open courses.

With trainers who have extensive experience in both product development and field applications, we ensure practical, real-world learning that enhances safety and productivity.

Technical Support and Field Expertise

No two excavation or inspection projects are the same. Synthotech provides specialist technical support for complex utility location and inspection environments, ensuring equipment is used effectively and safely.

Our experienced team advises on:

Advanced locating techniques
Accessory selection and system configuration
Working in congested underground environments
Minimising risk during excavation
Protecting workforce safety and buried infrastructure

With years of hands-on industry experience, Synthotech supports customers in applying the correct combination of tools and techniques to locate, trace, and avoid buried utilities in even the most challenging conditions.

By combining specialist equipment supply, hire services, certified servicing, professional training, and expert technical support, Synthotech provides a complete solution for utility location, underground surveying, and leak detection across the UK.