{"id":5239,"date":"2022-08-05T08:01:35","date_gmt":"2022-08-05T08:01:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onthemarklocators.com\/?p=5239"},"modified":"2022-08-08T08:36:22","modified_gmt":"2022-08-08T08:36:22","slug":"utility-locating-services-how-to-avoid-expensive-repair-bills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onthemarklocators.com\/utility-locating-services-how-to-avoid-expensive-repair-bills\/","title":{"rendered":"Utility Locating Services: How to Avoid Expensive Repair Bills"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"5239\" class=\"elementor elementor-5239\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e21b397 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e21b397\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-34bdb7b\" data-id=\"34bdb7b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5469b29 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5469b29\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.20.0 - 10-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/onthemarklocators.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Utility-Locating-Services147.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-5255\" alt=\"utility locating services\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onthemarklocators.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Utility-Locating-Services147.png 1920w, https:\/\/onthemarklocators.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Utility-Locating-Services147-300x125.png 300w, https:\/\/onthemarklocators.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Utility-Locating-Services147-1024x427.png 1024w, https:\/\/onthemarklocators.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Utility-Locating-Services147-768x320.png 768w, https:\/\/onthemarklocators.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Utility-Locating-Services147-1536x640.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37bdd1c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"37bdd1c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.20.0 - 10-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>When you notice your water or electricity isn\u2019t working properly, it\u2019s easy to get worried about the cost of repairs. If you live in an older home, these bills can add up quickly if you don\u2019t know how to locate the utility lines running under your property first. Fortunately, there are various ways to make sure you never have to worry about this costly issue again, including <a href=\"https:\/\/onthemarklocators.com\/contact-us\/\"><strong>utility locating services<\/strong><\/a> that can help identify your problem lines and prevent future expenses. Here\u2019s how they work and how they can save you money in the long run.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ab116a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7ab116a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.20.0 - 10-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Identify Utilities Before You Dig<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d4254d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d4254d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDigging without first knowing where all utility lines are located can be a recipe for disaster. Utility locating services let you know exactly where all utilities are before you start digging\u2014so you don\u2019t dig up your neighbor\u2019s backyard, driveway, or yard. Even if your city has a call before you dig the program in place, it doesn\u2019t hurt to have someone out there who is qualified and insured. Better safe than sorry! If you plan on doing any type of major landscaping project, hire a locator service to ensure that nothing will go wrong. This could save you thousands of dollars in repair bills down the road. Before hiring an underground locator service, make sure they\u2019re bonded and insured.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7fec4d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7fec4d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Identify Utility Lines From Above<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b588829 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b588829\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUtility lines are often buried underground, making them difficult or impossible to see. If you\u2019re having a new structure built, consider hiring an aviation professional\u2014preferably one who has been trained in utility locating services\u2014to search for and identify utility lines before any digging begins. A few hours spent in flight can prevent thousands of dollars in repairs later on. Also worth considering? Utility locators offer aerial photography services that make it easier to identify potential trouble spots\u2014it\u2019s another way they help home and business owners protect themselves from costly repair bills.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b413893 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b413893\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Keep Pets Safe When Digging<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dea7021 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dea7021\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPet safety is important when doing any kind of digging, and utility locating services are no exception. Whether you\u2019re planting trees or installing a fence, you need to know that your pets are safe. If a tree you\u2019re planting is close enough to where your pet usually digs, protect them by placing flags around where they dig. Make sure they\u2019re far enough away from anything that might be dug up during tree installation. Alternatively, consider fencing off an area for your pet when you have utility locating services done so they can play in an enclosed area without worry. It\u2019s best for all parties involved if pets stay away from digging sites until work is completed.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-84a0a69 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"84a0a69\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Best Way To Locate Underground Utilities<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54384e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"54384e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUtility locating services are a quick and easy way to identify gas, electric, sewer, and water lines beneath your property. If you\u2019re planning any significant excavation or repair projects, it\u2019s a good idea to use these services. Your utility company will be able to provide you with information about their location under your property\u2014but there\u2019s no one-size-fits-all solution for tracking them down. Depending on where you live and what type of project you have in mind, different companies might be better suited for locating utilities in your area. These include local or state departments that deal specifically with such issues (often called One Stop Shop Programs) or third-party companies that specialize in identifying buried pipes and wires.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e83ce1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0e83ce1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Consider Locator Devices<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e24bc5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4e24bc5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAt some point, you might want to dig up your utility lines and relocate them. Until that happens, consider installing locator devices in your home, especially if you have children or pets who may be in danger of knocking over a water heater, heating vent, or other potentially dangerous household appliance. Line locating kits are relatively inexpensive and easy to install. Simply follow the instructions included with your kit and take note of any buried utilities before you dig!\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae7ea8c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ae7ea8c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Dig Safely, Not In Haste<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0dcaed elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f0dcaed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe more you hurry, the more likely you are to make a costly mistake. Slow down and work carefully, especially when digging near buried wires. Whenever possible, call in a professional electrician or other licensed utility locator who will know how to dig safely around power lines and gas pipes. If hiring a professional isn\u2019t an option for your DIY project (or if you simply don\u2019t want to spend that kind of money). One of the best ways to protect yourself from accidentally hitting an underground utility is by marking off areas where you won\u2019t be digging. Setting up cones, stakes, strings or flags will keep others away from your area while still letting them see what areas should be avoided. Be sure to remove any markers before starting work so as not to confuse anyone else who might be working nearby. Digging inside a marked-off area could lead to fines and\/or injury if someone accidentally digs into a wire or pipe later on.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4ce274 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c4ce274\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Should You Do If You Hit Something?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4cfc3c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c4cfc3c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhen you\u2019re working around a utility line, which is often encased in thin and easily breakable plastic or steel tubing, it\u2019s better to err on the side of caution. First, call your local utility provider. They might be able to send someone out and verify what needs repair. If it looks like more than just a quick fix, consider hiring a licensed professional. Again, talk with your utility provider as soon as possible so they can schedule a time for repairs. Remember that if you don\u2019t get any immediate assistance from your utility company, you should probably assume that you have damaged a gas line or water pipe.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a45760 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8a45760\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Right Questions To Ask Before Hiring A Locator<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6780edf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6780edf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThere are few tasks less enjoyable than trying to locate utility lines, particularly if you live in an older home. In many cases, older homes were built with buried power and plumbing lines\u2014and finding them is difficult. Asking a professional locator is often a better option; not only can they get your project done quickly and without hassle, but you\u2019ll avoid exposing yourself or others to costly mistakes. So before hiring a locator, ask these questions first\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0759a67 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"0759a67\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/onthemarklocators.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/elementor\/assets\/css\/widget-icon-list.min.css\">\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">What kind of training do you have? <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">What certifications do you hold? <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Do you belong to any industry organizations?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Can I see examples of your work? Are there any online reviews I can read about your company? <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">What is included in my quote? <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Can I speak with references from previous clients? <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Will I be able to reach someone 24\/7 for emergencies? <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Will my project be covered by insurance while it\u2019s being completed (if necessary)? <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">What happens if something goes wrong during installation or repair work? <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">If we have an emergency, what will happen next? 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