Underground Utility Mapping Market Report 2026

The underground utility mapping market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.26 billion in 2025 to $1.4 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of urban infrastructure projects, increasing underground utility congestion, rising incidents of excavation-related utility damage, adoption of geophysical surveying methods, growth in infrastructure maintenance activities.

The underground utility mapping market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.05 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in smart city infrastructure, rising demand for real-time utility data access, expansion of digital twin applications for infrastructure, growing focus on worker safety regulations, increasing use of automated subsurface mapping tools. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of ground penetration radar mapping solutions, rising integration of gis-based utility mapping platforms, growing use of robotic crawlers for subsurface inspection, expansion of 3d utility visualization technologies, enhanced focus on damage prevention and safety compliance.

The rise in construction activities is expected to drive the growth of the underground utility mapping market in the coming years. Construction involves building or assembling structures, infrastructure, or facilities according to planned designs and specifications. The growth in construction activities is fueled by factors such as urbanization, population growth, infrastructure development, and investments in real estate projects. Accurate underground utility mapping enables construction teams to identify the locations of water pipes, gas lines, electrical cables, and other subsurface utilities, which is essential for preventing accidental damage during excavation, ensuring safety, and avoiding costly repairs. For example, in July 2025, the US Census Bureau, a U.S.-based government agency, reported that educational construction reached a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $111.8 billion in May, marking a 0.2% (±2.1%) increase from the revised April estimate of $111.6 billion. Consequently, the growth in construction activities is contributing to the expansion of the underground utility mapping market.

Leading companies in the underground utility mapping market are focusing on developing advanced products equipped with cutting-edge technologies such as real-time kinematics (RTK) technology to gain a competitive advantage. RTK technology is an advanced GPS correction method that refines satellite data, providing sub-inch accuracy in real-time. For instance, Radiodection, a UK-based company specializing in locating and maintaining underground buried pipes and cables, introduced the RD8200SG in November 2023. This precision multifunction cable and pipe locator leverage RTK technology, elevating the accuracy of underground utility mapping and streamlining work processes by delivering immediate, actionable data. The RD8200SG is designed to perform efficiently in both bustling urban landscapes and challenging rural terrains, ensuring accuracy and reliability in utility detection and mapping. The integration of RTK technology not only enhances precision but also contributes to a safer work environment by reducing the risk of accidental utility strikes.

In January 2023, RMA Companies, a US-based provider of laboratory testing, inspection, and quality management services for infrastructure assets, acquired C Below Inc. for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition is designed to assist clients in preventing construction delays during excavation by precisely verifying the location, depth, and type of buried utility assets. C Below Inc. is a US-based provider of technology-driven underground utility locating services.

Major companies operating in the underground utility mapping market report are Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company (3M), Hexagon AB, Trimble Inc., Topcon Corporation, Leica Geosystems AG, Bentley Systems Incorporated, Ground Penetrating Radar Systems LLC, Plowman Craven Limited, IDS GeoRadar s.r.l., AirX Utility Surveyors Inc., Geophysical Survey Systems Inc., Guideline Geo AB, Vivax Metrotech Corporation, Sensors & Software Inc., Radiodetection Ltd., Diversified Underground Inc., Landscope Engineering Ltd., Maverick Inspection Ltd., ProStar GeoCorp. Inc., US Radar Inc., multiVIEW Locates Inc., Geotec Surveys Limited, Subsurface Utility Imaging LLC, Stoner & Associates Inc., Geospatial Corporation, Asian Contec Ltd (Stanlay), Red Laser Scanning Ltd., GeoModel Inc.

North America was the largest region in the underground utility mapping market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the underground utility mapping market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the underground utility mapping market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The underground utility mapping market consists of revenues earned by providing services such as surveying, mapping, and consulting for accurately locating and documenting subsurface infrastructure. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The underground utility mapping market also includes sales of ground penetrating radar and electromagnetic locators. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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