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Stump grinding can hit more than wood — this post reveals how gas and water lines were embedded inside stumps, and why private locates matter.

This post outlines utility locate responsibilities, private locate limitations, and what must be included in proposals and contracts before any ground disturbance begins.

This post explains the challenges, limitations, and stakeholder roles involved in private utility locates compared to public locates.

Planning environmental or geotechnical drilling? This post explains how expert utility locates protect borehole design and reduce strike risk.

Installing a pool? Learn how private design utility locates help homeowners and contractors avoid costly strikes and meet permit requirements in Texas.

Learn why verifying 811 utility locates is critical. This post explains common marking errors, grounding issues, and the importance of accurate verification private locates.

Understand what each spray paint color means when you see markings on the road or sidewalk. This guide explains utility marking colors used to locate buried gas, water, and electric lines.

New to utility locates in Texas? This guide helps homeowners understand who marks what, how to stay compliant with Texas 811, and when to call a private locator.

Learn what a private utility locate really involves. This guideline outlines the roles of landowners, excavators, and private locate technicians, and explains how to reduce the risk of missed buried infrastructure.

Know Before You Dig Locates LLC is now open in Texas! Discover how our team protects excavation projects through expert utility locating and safety consulting.