Utility Locating Equipment, Repair & Training — Serving Ohio, Michigan & Indiana Since 2001
C&S Solutions is a veteran-owned, factory-authorized distributor of Radiodetection, RIDGID, Harben, Aries, and Pearpoint equipment — backed by in-house repair, free hands-on training, and 24/7 field support.
Authorized Distributor & Service Center for the Industry's Leading Brands
We're a factory-authorized dealer and service center for the manufacturers professionals trust most — which means genuine parts, manufacturer-trained technicians, and full warranty support.
Built by Field Professionals, for Field Professionals
C&S Solutions, Inc. — known to customers across the Midwest as Locator Guys — is a factory-authorized distributor and service center for utility locating, inspection, and non-destructive excavation equipment. Founded in 2001 by Steve Beale, a Vietnam veteran with more than 35 years of underground utility experience, we've grown from a small regional supplier into one of the most trusted equipment partners in Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana.
We help utility contractors, engineers, municipalities, surveyors, and excavation crews work safer and more accurately around buried infrastructure. Whether you're locating gas, water, sewer, electric, or telecom lines — verifying with GPR, inspecting with sewer cameras, or daylighting with high-pressure water jetters — we supply the equipment, repair it when it needs service, and train your team to use it correctly.
What we sell and service:
Utility line locators (Radiodetection, RIDGID, Rycom)
Magnetic locators (Schonstedt)
Sewer inspection cameras (Pearpoint, Aries, Hathorn, Insight Vision, Electric Eel)
Ground penetrating radar / GPR systems (Sensors & Software)
High-pressure water jetters for sewer cleaning and non-destructive excavation (Harben)
Sondes, transmitters, rodders, and locating accessories (Prototek, Jameson)
Why contractors, municipalities, and engineers choose us:
Factory-authorized service. We're the regional authorized service partner for Radiodetection, RIDGID, Aries, Pearpoint, Insight Vision, and Hathorn — your equipment is serviced by techs trained by the manufacturer, not third parties.
Free hands-on training. Onsite, virtual, or in-classroom training is included with every system. Your crew leaves knowing how to use it correctly — not just how to turn it on.
In-house repair with loaner program. Equipment down? Send it in. Most repairs ship back fast, and our loaner program keeps your crews working in the meantime.
Field-experienced specialists. Our sales staff are former locators with 50+ years combined field experience. We've used what we sell.
24/7 on-call support. Real people, real phone numbers — when you hit a problem at 6 a.m. before a dig, we answer.
Regional coverage, fast response. Serving Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan with responsive sales, service, and support.
Meet Our Team
The strength of C&S Solutions lies in its people — experienced professionals who combine technical expertise with personal service.
Steve Beale, Owner
With more than 35 years in underground utility locating, equipment distribution, and field service, Steve built C&S Solutions on practical, hands-on experience. His background includes field locating, municipal utility work, sales engineering, and decades of supporting contractors with technical training and equipment selection.
Bryan Baur, Territory Sales Manager - Inspection Cameras & Trucks Ohio and Michigan
Roger Lewis, Territory Sales Manager, Locators Southern Ohio / Southern Indiana
Tanner Peterson, Territory Sales Manager, Locators Northern Ohio / Northern Indiana / Michigan
Jeff Favia, Factory Certified Repair Technician
Ron Anderson, Repair Technician
Together, our team brings more than 50 years of experience across utility locating, inspection systems, GPR, sewer jetting, and jobsite safety technologies.
Beyond the Sale: Training, Repair & 24/7 Support
The equipment is only half the job. C&S Solutions backs every sale with free hands-on training, factory-certified repair, and around-the-clock field support — because a locator that isn't used correctly, or that's sitting broken on a shelf, isn't protecting anyone.
Industries We Serve
We work with professionals across a wide range of sectors, including:
Utilities & Municipalities
Construction & Engineering
Environmental & Geotechnical
Telecommunications & Energy
Education & Research Institutions
Transportation & Infrastructure
Defense & Government Agencies
Surveying, Civil, and Design-Build Contractors
Each industry faces unique locating challenges — our solutions are built to meet those demands.
Proudly Owned by a Veteran
Incorporated in 2001, C&S Solutions, Inc. is a Vietnam Veteran owned business located in Harrison, Ohio – serving Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana. We provide our customers with the most innovative and reliable utility locating equipment, metal detectors, and both push rod and crawler sewer camera systems in the industry.
We consider ourselves experts in locating underground utilities; with over 35 years of experience, the enthusiasm of what we do goes into the sale of our equipment and continues in the follow up, service, support, and training.
Thank you for considering our company and our manufacturers.
Honoring Service with Integrity, Expertise, and Unmatched Support
When troops come home from conflict, it is often difficult to assimilate back into the community. Though most communities are now accepting and supportive of our military men and women, it is still important to remember the sacrifice they have made for our country. It is also important to patronize the companies that are owned by veterans who are continuing to make this country great.
C&S Solutions is proud to be owned by a veteran of the Vietnam War. Steve Beale has worked hard to make C&S Solutions one of the foremost locator equipment companies in the United States. He prides himself on offering top-notch customer service to each and every one of his clients.
Call C&S Solutions for customer service at its best. C&S offers non-destructive and non-invasive equipment to locate electrical lines, power lines, gas lines and much more.
Testimonials
I wanted to formally take the time to say thank you. I really appreciate your time and help this past morning. My guys were telling me that within a few minutes you and your equipment were on the mark locating a fire line for a local business. We had doubt with the path of the fire line location, but you prevailed!! I will only give positive references for you and the company.
C & S Solutions, www.locatorguys.com did a great job in a few minutes for this project that has been going on for us over a year. Thanks Steve.
And thank you to MRWA and Chuck Klies for his tenacity and finding C & S Solutions at the Ionia Expo and sharing the information and contacts with us.
Dennis B.
C&S Solutions has continually impressed me with their response time to my communications and their efficient and effective repairs of our equipment. Our team utilizes several products represented by C&S on a daily basis thus we experience the need for repairs consistently. C&S has always gone above and beyond to respond to my communications, offer loaner equipment to keep our teams running and repaired the broken equipment quickly. I am impressed and thankful for the customer service values obviously present at C&S. Great work!
Chris Moore
Regional Director
Florida / Gulf Coast Division
Ready to talk to someone who's actually used this equipment?
We're happy to answer technical questions, arrange a free onsite demo, send a loaner while your gear is in for repair, or just point you to the right tool for your jobsite. No pressure, no sales scripts — just straight answers from people who've been in the field.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What areas does C&S Solutions serve?
- C&S Solutions serves Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana with onsite sales, training, and repair. We ship equipment nationwide.
- Are you an authorized Radiodetection dealer?
- Yes. C&S Solutions is a factory-authorized Radiodetection distributor and Authorized Service Partner. We also hold factory-authorized status for RIDGID, Aries, Pearpoint, Electric Eel, Insight Vision, and Hathorn.
- Do you repair utility locators and sewer cameras?
- Yes. Our in-house repair facility is staffed by factory-certified technicians. We repair Radiodetection, RIDGID, Pearpoint, Aries, Hathorn, Electric Eel, and Insight Vision equipment, and we offer a loaner program to keep your crews working while yours is being serviced.
- Do you offer training with equipment purchases?
- Yes — free hands-on training is included with every system, available onsite, virtually, or in our Harrison, Ohio training center.
- How do I request a quote or schedule a demo?
- Call 513-922-7444, email Jeff@locatorguys.com, or request a quote online. Onsite demos are free across Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana.
C & S Solutions is Your Damage Prevention Company
Steve Beale - Certified Specialist