I am only digging in a small area and don't want my entire yard marked. Never let digging work begin without contacting 811! It’s not worth the risk. I have hired a contractor or landscaper to do the digging project.īe sure to check with your contractor or landscaper to make sure that they will contact 811 a few business days before digging begins – whether it means you making the call, or your contractor doing so. I am digging in a spot that was previously marked.Įrosion and root system growth can alter the depth or location of buried lines, or your utility companies may have completed work on their lines since the last time you dug – so you must contact 811 before you dig, each and every time. Don’t make a judgment call – make the call (or online request) to 811 every time you dig. Hitting a line can knock out service to your home and neighborhood or result in fines, damage, and serious injury. Contact your 811 center anytime you’re putting a shovel in the ground to keep yourself and your community safe.īuried utility lines are everywhere! Installing mailboxes and fences are examples of projects that absolutely require a call to 811 to know what’s below before digging.
I am only planting a small flower bed or bush.ĭid you know that many utilities are buried just a few inches below ground? You can easily hit a line when digging for simple gardening projects, like planting flowers or small shrubs.
Yes! Even projects you might think are “small,” like planting a garden, require you to contact 811.
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