Cable locator service in Gauteng

We locate hidden electrical cables and wiring faults on homes and businesses in Pretoria, Centurion, Midrand and Johannesburg. This is useful before chasing a wall, when a circuit is dead, or when a COC inspection finds a problem you cannot see.

When you need a cable locator

Book a cable locate if you need to find a hidden cable before drilling or chasing, if a plug or light has gone dead, if a circuit breaker keeps tripping and the fault is not obvious, or if you suspect a break in an underground or underfloor cable.

What we can trace

We use a professional transmitter and receiver to trace:

• Live and dead conductors
• Hidden cables in walls, ceilings and floors
• Short circuits and open circuits
• Underground cables
• Fuses and related devices
• Underfloor heating circuits

Every job is different. We tell you on site what we can and cannot mark.

Areas we cover

Cable locating is available in Pretoria, Centurion, Midrand and Johannesburg, including surrounding suburbs. Phone with the property address and we will confirm.

Cable locate vs Electrical COC

Book a cable locate

Bookings and accounts: Lindie — 082 854 4540
Technical queries: Theuns — 0740744448
Email: info@coccertificate.co.za
Price: quoted after we know the address and the fault.

Cable locator FAQs

What is a cable locator service?

We trace hidden electrical cables and faults with a transmitter and receiver so you know where the wire runs before you chase or drill.

Do you cover Pretoria and Johannesburg?

Yes. We cover Pretoria, Centurion, Midrand and Johannesburg.

Is a cable locate the same as a COC?

No. A locate traces cables. An Electrical COC certifies the fixed installation for property transfer.

How much does a cable locate cost?

It is quoted per job. Call Lindie with the address and what you need found.

Can you find a dead circuit?

Often yes. Dead conductors and open circuits are a common reason to book a locate.