Locating, Inspecting, & Fault Finding Utilities Equipment for Electric, Gas, Water, Sewer, and Data
About C&S Solutions, Inc.
Bringing Clarity, Accuracy, and Confidence to Utility Locating
At C&S Solutions, we help utility locators, engineers, and municipalities work safer and smarter.
As a trusted distributor for the industry’s leading manufacturers, we provide ground penetrating radar (GPR), electromagnetic locators, inspection cameras, and gas detection equipment—paired with expert training and hands-on field support.
Since our founding, our goal has been simple: equip professionals with the tools and knowledge to see what’s below the surface before they dig.
Our Story
C&S Solutions was founded in 2001 by Steve Beale, who brought over 15 years of experience in underground utility locating and field service.
What began as a small regional supplier supporting Ohio–Indiana–Michigan utility contractors & municipalities] has evolved into a leading [ multi-state technical equipment provider serving the Midwest and beyond.
We’ve grown through strong relationships with manufacturers, contractors, and municipalities—always staying grounded in the field experience that drives better results.
Today, our team remains committed to delivering equipment, calibration, and support that meet the real-world demands of professionals who can’t afford mistakes underground.
What We Do
C&S Solutions provides advanced locating, inspection, and safety equipment that helps users work with accuracy and confidence in every soil condition and every application.
Our key product lines include:
Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR): Sensors & Software
Pipe & Cable Locators: Radiodetection and Ridgid
Inspection Cameras & Transmitters: Pearpoint, Insight Vision, Electric Eel, Hathorn, Ridgid, Prototek, Aries
Training, Calibration, and Repair Services: We have a full in-house repair facility with factory-trained technicians
Whether you’re mapping buried utilities, scanning concrete, or inspecting pipelines, our products are backed by field expertise and manufacturer-trained technicians.
Today, our team remains committed to delivering equipment, calibration, and support that meet the real-world demands of professionals who can’t afford mistakes underground.
Why Professionals Choose C&S Solutions
Our success is built on technical knowledge, reliable products, and trusted support.
Customers value our ability to match the right equipment to their workflow — and stand behind it long after delivery.
What sets us apart:
Factory-Authorized Distributor and Service Center: Radiodetection Authorized Service Partner,Ridgid Factory service center, Electric EEl service center, Aries service center, Pearpoint service center, insight vision service center, Hathorn service center
Hands-On Training & Demonstrations: We provide free, onsite, virtual, or classroom-based
Field-Experienced Staff: “Our specialists are former locators who understand jobsite challenges with over 50 years of combined experience.”
Regional Coverage & Fast Response: Ohio, Indiana, Michigan
Partnerships That Matter: List key manufacturer relationships
Our philosophy is simple: We don’t just sell equipment — we help you use it effectively.
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 – Brief bio and experience summary
Jeff favia–VP of operations
[Roger Lewis], [Southern ohio and Southern Indiana for utility locators
Tanner Peterson–Northern ohio–indiana and michigan for utility locators
Bryan Baur–Ohio–michigan and Indian for inspection sales
Together, our team has over [50 years ] in utility locating, inspection systems, GPR systems, and field safety technology.
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 40 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.
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C & S Solutions is Your Damage Prevention Company
Steve Beale - Certified Specialist
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
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