Private Utility Locating Services – Texas

Texas Private Utility Locating & Hydrovac Services

For over 35 years, Safe Site Utility Services LLC has been the leading provider of Private Utility Locating, Vacuum Excavation, and Hydrovac Services in Arizona and Nevada. We are excited to announce our expansion to Texas! We bring a wealth of experience and a comprehensive suite of advanced equipment, ensuring unparalleled accuracy and efficiency in utility management. Our skilled technicians are experts in a wide array of technologies, including Electromagnetic Locators, Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), Concrete Scanning (C-GPR), CCTV Robotic Crawler Cameras, and more. We employ the latest in industry-leading tools like High Speed 3D Ground Penetrating Radar to deliver precise and reliable results. Whether you're dealing with residential, commercial, or industrial utilities, Safe Site Utility Services LLC is equipped to handle all your underground utility challenges with ease and expertise. 

What Are Private Utilities

Besides residential homes, other areas where private utility lines are common include closed or gated communities, apartment complexes, schools/universities, hospitals, business/industrial areas, government facilities, etc. Private utilities may include but are not limited to:

  • Parking lot or site lights
  • Fire mains
  • Natural gas, or propane lines to pool heaters, BBQs or secondary buildings
  • Nitrogen, oxygen, or other industrial gas lines
  • Sewer laterals
  • Septic tanks and systems
  • Fuel tanks and systems
  • Water tanks as systems
  • Chilled water lines
  • Steam lines
  • Electrical, communication, fire alarm, and special systems lines connecting secondary buildings
  • Cellular sites
  • Storm, roof, or industrial drains
  • Irrigation systems

What is 811?

As defined on their website, www.call811.com, “811 is the federally designated call before you dig number that helps homeowners and professionals avoid damage to vital utility lines”. Such utility lines can include: underground water lines, electrical or power lines and natural gas lines. Calling 8-1-1 will prompt the locate crews to come out and locate public utilities only.

Understanding Public vs. Private Underground Utilities:

A Guide for Property Owners

Navigating the complex world of underground utilities can be challenging. Here's a simple breakdown: Public utility lines, such as water, gas, and electricity, are typically owned and maintained by utility companies. These public lines extend up to the meter of your property. Beyond this point, including all lines within your property boundaries like those in your backyard or leading to your building, are classified as private utilities. As a property owner, you are responsible for their maintenance and safety.

When do you need a Private Utility Locator? 

Short answer is: Any time you are getting ready to dig on a commercial or residential  property.

Before initiating any digging, trenching, or renovation activities, it's crucial to identify these underground utilities accurately. To ensure comprehensive safety and avoid costly damages, contact both 811 for public utility marking and a specialized private locator service like Safe Site Utility Locating Services. By taking these steps, you contribute to the safety of your project, prevent potential damage, and avoid the risks associated with unintentionally striking an underground utility line, which can have severe consequences.

Stay informed, stay safe, and ensure the success of your construction or renovation projects by accurately identifying underground utilities.

Here is an illustration, that further clarifies what that means:

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How Safe Site Ensures Accuracy and Completeness:

Utility maps are critical in the safe and efficient management of underground utilities, yet they are often missing, outdated, inaccurate, or incomplete. To address these challenges, Safe Site Utility Services LLC conducts thorough investigations using a diverse range of advanced, specialized tools. Our toolkit includes electromagnetic equipment, ground-penetrating radar (GPR), and electronic or radio frequency (RF) pipe and cable locating tools, among others. These technologies enable us to detect and accurately map utilities, overcoming the shortcomings of traditional utility maps.

To meet diverse project needs, we offer clients a choice between a detailed utility sketch or comprehensive GPS mapping of the located utilities. Each option provides a precise, reliable representation of underground utilities, tailored to your project's requirements. Whether you opt for a high-quality utility sketch or GPS mapping, Safe Site ensures you receive the most accurate and current underground utility information, essential for the success and safety of your projects.

 

BEFORE YOU DIG OR DESIGN, SCHEDULE

Safe Site Utility Locating Services LLC

Safety is the most important factor. Before anyone digs on your commercial or residential property, call in the experts. First, dial 811 and notify the public utility locators of your excavation plans. Next, call Safe Site.

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