Plans are merely step one of the process and they do not provide the exact location, route and depth of the services. Rather they are typically a simple line diagram or schematic for awareness purposes only. Also not all utility asset owner’s register with Dial Before You Dig, meaning there is likely unknown services in the vicinity of your project. So for any construction project, big or small, you must ensure that an experienced certified locator, like Utility ID, is engaged at the commencement to provide you with the assurance that your duty of care obligations are being met and to avoid potential conflicts and costly delays at the construction phase of your project.
