Utility Locates Before Stump Grinding & Land Clearing in Hastings, MN

Whether you’re clearing a driveway, grading your yard, or removing a stump — if it involves digging, Minnesota law requires a utility locate first. This protects your property, your safety, and our crew.

The good news: it’s free and takes about 5 minutes.

How to submit your locate request:

1. Go to gopherstateonecall.org or call 811
2. Create a free account or continue as a guest
3. Enter your service address and describe where work will be done
4. Choose your project start date — utilities need at least 3 business days to respond
5. Utility companies will come out and mark any underground lines
6. Save your ticket number and have it ready when we arrive

Why this matters:

Unmarked gas lines, electrical, and water lines can cause serious damage and delays. Getting this done before your appointment means we can start work on schedule — no surprises.

Wisconsin Projects: Contact Diggers Hotline Before We Start

If your property is in Wisconsin, the process is the same idea — different system. Wisconsin Statute 182.0175 requires everyone to contact Diggers Hotline before any digging or excavation, including homeowners. Failure to do so means you may be held financially responsible for any utility damage.

How to submit your Wisconsin locate request:

1. Go to diggershotline.com or call 811 (or 800-242-8511)
2. You can contact Diggers Hotline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week online or by phone.
3. Select "Homeowner" and provide your name, phone number, and property address
4. Describe the work area and the type of work being done
5. Weekends and state legal holidays do not count as working days — plan accordingly.
6. You'll receive a ticket number, which is your legal proof of contact. You must wait three working days before digging begins.

Important Details:

Do not assume your responsibility ends after submitting the request. Verify you received a confirmation email with your ticket number. If you don't receive it, you are not clear to dig.

Note on Timing: Wisconsin gives you 10 calendar days from your project start date to begin work. If your project is delayed past this window, you will need to submit a new locate request.

Have your ticket number ready when we arrive.

⚠️ Crucial Note on Private Utilities

Diggers Hotline (and Gopher State One Call) only locates member utility lines. As a homeowner, you are fully responsible for locating private facilities on your property. This includes:

• Septic systems and drain fields
• Private water lines to outbuildings
• Secondary electrical wiring (e.g., to a detached garage or shed)
• Invisible dog fences
• Irrigation systems

Please make sure these are clearly marked before our crew arrives to avoid damage during the project.

Frequently Asked Questions

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