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Foundation repair often requires cutting or drilling through a slab on grade foundation, yet buried utility infrastructure, sewer lines, embedded electrical, and post tension cables are frequently overlooked before work begins. This article outlines the investigation steps required before underpinning or polyurethane injection.

Winter private utility locating presents accuracy risks when snow hides surface features and utility paint markings disappear. Documentation becomes critical before ground disturbance begins.

For more than thirty years I have worked around buried utility infrastructure risk. Today my sons William and Chris are continuing that work through Know Before You Dig Locates, applying field experience, training, and a mindset focused on making risk visible before ground is disturbed.

Learn why utility coordination is essential before any private locate. Reduce risk, prevent delays, and ensure accurate buried utility infrastructure data on commercial sites.

When a Private Locate Becomes a Design Locate