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I always heard utility locates were for big jobs, so I skipped it on a home fence. Hit a gas line and now I'm the talk of the block for all the wrong reasons.
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charlesm116mo ago
Saw a news article once where a homeowner hit a gas line digging a post hole. In my experience, the locate services are there for a reason, even for small jobs. Your mileage may vary, but better safe than sorry.
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kevin_singh326mo ago
That news article you mentioned is exactly why I never skip calling for locates. @charlesm11 is right, it's just common sense even for minor digging. The possible damage is huge, and people can get hurt real bad. I don't care how small the job seems, always make that call. Being lazy here can cost you everything.
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phoenixprice6mo ago
When you said "I don't care how small the job seems," that really hit home. I mean, I used to skip calling for locates on little things, thinking it was overkill. But hearing about cases like the one @charlesm11 brought up totally changed my view. Maybe it's just me, but seeing how badly things can go wrong makes you realize it's never worth the risk. Idk, now I always make that call, even for what feels like nothing.
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