Subsurface Imaging Expertise for Seamless Underground Operations
By using advanced geophysical techniques drilling, remote videography, and potholing, we detect, map, and analyze underground structures, utilities, and geological formations with high accuracy and without disruption to your operations.
Why Choose Certerra for Subsurface Imaging
Innovative Investigative Solutions
Certerra leverages multiple subsurface investigation techniques to provide the most comprehensive, yet practical, view of the subsurface. Our innovative approach, combined with our expertise, is unmatched, and delivers data that empowers your critical decision making.
Customer-Centric Solutions
We’re committed to understanding your every need and providing a personalized service that’s tailored to support your core business.
Sustainability
We put sustainability at the heart of our work, so that we’re doing what’s right for the environment while creating materially better outcomes for you and the communities where you operate.
Deep Expertise
We’re backed by a team with significant insight and decades of experience in the field. Our experts will partner with you to provide a highly responsive service with the best outcomes in mind.
A Comprehensive Set of Services
Our unique blend of expertise, equipment, and technology-enabled services means we can provide a comprehensive range of services for any technically challenging project.
Capabilities
Our Subsurface
Imaging Capabilities
From non-intrusive dam component inspections to compliant environmental drilling, our experts help clients carry out complex and technical subsurface operations with ease.
Geophysical Characterization
We offer comprehensive geophysical characterization services for subsurface imaging, site characterization, structural assessment, and more. Our non-invasive methods deliver accurate data on physical properties and subsurface behavior.
Learn moreDam Characterization
Drilling services provide direct access to subsurface conditions for investigation, monitoring, and project development. Our teams support environmental, geotechnical, and monitoring programs with safe, efficient drilling operations, reliable sampling, and specialized downhole services that deliver the information needed to guide site decisions.
Learn moreIntegrated Drilling Services
Drilling services provide direct access to subsurface conditions for investigation, monitoring, and project development. Our teams support environmental, geotechnical, and monitoring programs with safe, efficient drilling operations, reliable sampling, and specialized downhole services that deliver the information needed to guide site decisions.
Learn moreGeophysics for Mining Operations
Geophysical technologies provide powerful tools for understanding subsurface conditions across mining operations. From heap leach performance and tailings stability to mineral exploration and airborne mapping, these methods deliver reliable subsurface data that supports operational monitoring, resource evaluation, and improved mine planning.
Learn moreLeak Detection Services
Leak detection technologies identify fluid loss from critical infrastructure such as ponds, pipelines, and dams. Using advanced geophysical methods, these investigations locate leak pathways and zones of seepage, helping operators protect water resources, maintain infrastructure performance, and make informed decisions about repair and maintenance.
Learn moreUtility Investigation Services
Utility investigation services combine locating, mapping, and direct verification to clarify underground conditions. Field-based methods are selected based on site constraints and project needs. The result is documented, defensible utility information that supports safer excavation, improved coordination, and reduced project risk.
Learn moreEnvironmental Monitoring
Geophysical methods provide powerful tools for monitoring environmental conditions and detecting subsurface changes over time. These non-invasive technologies map contamination, groundwater conditions, and subsurface infrastructure, helping environmental teams understand site conditions, guide remediation strategies, and support long-term environmental management.
Learn moreInfrastructure Integrity
Infrastructure systems require reliable information about hidden conditions before maintenance, repair, or construction begins. Our investigation services evaluate structural elements, pavements, and subsurface conditions using non-destructive technologies that help teams understand asset performance, plan repairs, and support long-term infrastructure management.
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