It is crucial to locate underground utilities before starting any construction or excavation project to prevent accidents, injuries, and damages. Underground utilities such as gas lines, electrical cables, and water pipes are often not visible, making them difficult to locate. If not properly located and marked, excavation or construction equipment can accidentally hit these utilities, causing gas leaks, electrical shocks, water damage, and other hazards. This can lead to costly repairs, delays, and even legal liabilities. By using a professional utility locating service, you can ensure that all underground utilities are identified and marked accurately, minimizing the risk of accidents and ensuring a safer work environment.

DAMAGE AND INJURY!!Eventhough 811 will not locate private utilities, this does not change the fact that there might be underground utilities in YOUR dig area. Damage to a underground utility does not only risk disruption for the service provides, but can become extremly dangerous upon direct or indirect damage causing injury and even death.

Its more than likely private utilities are within your dig area. Especially in rural areas where meters are located at the road. Any additional structures on your property such as Barns, detached garages, shops, lighting ect..or any electrical or telecommunication that isnt directly going into the main structrure are considered private. 

Drones can be used to get aerial photos of utility markings for documentation when paint marking have faded do to weather and time.