Who do you call before you dig in NC?

The Center provides a toll free number, 1-800-632-4949, that can be reached from anywhere in the continental United States or you may dial 811 within North Carolina.

How do I call 811 in NC?

Dial 811 anywhere within North Carolina. Or call 1-800-632-4949. Please have something to write with. At the end of the call you will be provided a ticket number that will allow you to check the status of your locate request or update your locate request if excavation will take longer than 15 working days.

Is NC 811 free?

The law requires that three full days before every excavation, the person responsible places a notification request to NC 811. This allows time for the underground utilities to mark their lines so that you can avoid them during excavation. NC 811 does NOT mark the utilities. It’s fast, It’s free and it’s the LAW.

How long does it take to get 811 out?

WAIT. Wait a few days (check your state’s specific requirement here) to allow utilities to send out locators to mark buried lines with paint or flags. On average, between 7-8 utility operators are notified for each request.

Is 811 automated?

Calling 811 automatically routes you directly to your local 811 center. The state map provides you with additional details on each 811 center, as well as specific guidelines for your state.

What is a 3 hour locate?

811 is the national call-before-you-dig phone number. Anyone who plans to dig should call 811 or go to their state 811 center’s website before digging to request that the approximate location of buried utilities be marked with paint or flags so that you don’t unintentionally dig into an underground utility line.

Whose responsibility is it to call 811?

Property owners can call 811 requesting private locates for any non-utility owned facilities (such as underground power or gas lines to an outbuilding). If you expose gas or electric lines that haven’t been marked, or damage a line, stop excavating and call the utility immediately.

How much does miss utility cost?

Contacting the Miss Utility Call Center for ticket processing and using the Ticket Check® System are free services. Remember to provide at least a 48-hour notice when planned digging will take the District of Columbia and 2 full business days in Maryland and Delaware.

Is 811 A federal?

811 is the national phone number designated by the Federal Communications Commission that connects professionals and homeowners who plan to dig with their local one call center.