Anyone planning to dig should call 811 or visit their state’s 811 center website to request that the approximate locations of underground utilities be marked.

Texas law requires excavators to contact 811 at least two business days before excavating, excluding weekends and holidays, even if you’re working in your own backyard.

Each state has their own unique processes and laws for digging. The map provides additional details on each 811 center, and specific guidelines for each state.

811 is the national call-before-you-dig phone number to ensure that all utilities have responded to your request before putting a shovel in the ground.

Notify utilities of your intent to dig by calling 811 or making an online request a few days before you plan to break ground. Your state 811 center will inform utility operators in your area that …

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Whether you’re planting a tree, installing a fence, or beginning a construction project, contacting 811 is a critical first step. This page offers downloadable resources, tools, and educational …

From fences to gardens, for any digging project, contact Virginia 811 three days before to avoid utility line damage. Our free service provides you with the approximate location of buried utility …

Homeowners can submit a ticket online or by calling 811. Before requesting a ticket, prepare your dig site and ensure you have the proper information on hand. Check out the Six Steps to Safe …

Texas law requires homeowners to contact 811 two-business days (excluding weekends and holidays) before digging, even if you’re working in your own backyard. Homeowners should …