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.

When do I contact 811? You should contact 811 or use your state 811 center’s website a few business days before you begin any digging, including common projects like planting trees and shrubs or …

Number of days in advance of a digging project that you need to notify the one call center of your intent to dig. Defines the period of time the facility marks (paint, flags, stakes, etc.) are valid according to …

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What is 811? 811 is a free national service designed to keep you and your community safe. Before you start any digging project contacting 811 ensures that you avoid hitting any buried utility lines. This …

Research has revealed that if someone calls 8-1-1 before they dig, they have a 99 percent chance of avoiding an incident, injury, harm to the environment and even death. Want to know more? Receive …

Using the OneCallAccess program allows users to create and manage their 811 tickets completely online. The OneCallAccess program is state specific. Please click on the appropriate state link below.