Why 811 Is Not Enough: When Private Utility Locating Is Critical in Pierce and Thurston Counties
Summary: Calling 811 is a smart first step before digging, but it does not always identify everything underground. If you are working on a jobsite in Pierce County or Thurston County , private utility locating can help reduce risk, prevent delays, and protect crews and property when private lines, unknown conduits, or complex sites are involved. If you have ever heard, “We called 811, so we are covered,” you are not alone. But many contractors, property owners, and project managers in Western Washington learn the hard way that public utility marking and private utility locating are not the same thing. This article explains the difference in plain language and outlines when it makes sense to bring in a private locator like Mt. View Locating Services LLC in Buckley, Washington. What 811 Typically Covers In many cases, 811 helps coordinate marking for public utilities in the right-of-way or where participating utility owners have facilities. This is an import...