Facility Maintenance Products & Services

Utility Locating Services: Market Size, Growth & Forecast to 2030

The Utility Locating Services market is valued at about $5.2 billion (2026) and is projected to grow at a 6.4% CAGR through 2030. The largest cost driver is Direct Field Labor and Training (45% of spend). North America leads demand at 45%.

Market size
$5.20 bn (2026)
CAGR to 2030
+6.4%
Buyer power
Favours buyers
Tracked suppliers
120

Projected market growth to 2030

Market size index, 2026 = 100, at the 6.4% CAGR.

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Cost structure

Direct Field Labor and Training
45%
Fleet Operations and Fuel
20%
Locating Equipment and Technology
15%
Insurance and Damage Liability Claims
12%
Administrative Overhead
8%

Regional demand split

North America demand
45%
Europe demand
25%
Asia Pacific demand
20%
Rest of world demand
10%

Key suppliers

USIC LLCGround Penetrating Radar Systems LLCStake Center LocatingPenhall CompanyStantec Inc.GridHawk LLC
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