BEFORE YOU DIG…

Calling 811 is the most important step! It’s safe.  It’s Free.  It’s the law.

Ready to dig? We’ll help you do it safely!

If you are planning any other kind of project that will require digging, call  811 any time day or night. Allow 48 hours for the location of underground utilities to be located. Notification will be sent to any company that may have utilities underground in that area and will mark the approximate location of their lines.

This service is FREE and can protect you, your family and your property. Remember, if you hit a utility line and did not call you may be seriously injured or even killed. If the call was not made you are also financially responsible for any damages that may occur.

Did You Know?

Digging without knowing the approximate location of underground utilities can result in damage to gas, electric, communications, water and sewer lines, which can lead to service disruptions, serious injuries and costly repairs.

Color Coded Markers

PINK -Temporary Survey Markings
RED – Electric Power Lines, Cables, Conduit and Lighting Cables
YELLOW – Gas, Oil, Steam, Petroleum or Gaseous Materials
ORANGE -​​​​ Communications, Alarm or Signal Lines, Cables or Conduit
BLUE – Water, Irrigation and Slurry Lines
PURPLE – Reclaimed water, irrigation and Slurry Lines
GREEN – Sewers and Drain Lines

Buried utilities are everywhere

There are more than 20 million miles of underground utilities in the United States.

That figure equates to more than one football field’s length (105 yards) of buried utilities for every man, woman and child in the United States.

To know what’s below, always call 811 before digging!


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Reduce the Risk of Damage

There are more than 20 million miles of underground utilities in the United States, according to data compiled by CGA from various industry groups. That figure equates to more than one football field’s length (105 yards) of buried utilities for every man, woman and child in the U.S.

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Address:
11880 Greenville Ave.
Suite 120
Dallas TX 75243

Hours:
24 / 7

Advance Notice:
2 working days, not more than 14 days
Number of days in advance of a digging project that you need to notify the one call center of your intent to dig.

Marks Valid:
14 days
Defines the period of time the facility marks (paint, flags, stakes, etc.) are valid according to state law or practice.

Address:
515 N. Sam Houston Pkwy East
Suite 610
Houston, TX 77060

Hours:
24 / 7

Advance Notice:
2 working days, not more than 14 days
Number of days in advance of a digging project that you need to notify the one call center of your intent to dig.

Marks Valid:
14 days
Defines the period of time the facility marks (paint, flags, stakes, etc.) are valid according to state law or practice.