There are three threats to protect your utilities from with tree and stump removal: There are three threats to protect your utilities from with tree and stump removal:
All that’s really needed is to mark your underground utilities so the removal crew knows what areas to avoid. Locating your utilitiesElectric, gas, phone and cable lines are owned by the installer all the way to the meter, which is typically installed at or near the home. That means you can have all of these utilities located by simply calling 811. In Washington State, you’ll need to place your request at least three days before your tree or stump removal. The WA 811 site says give two day’s notice, and you’ll need it marked the day before the removal crew shows up. Other underground utilities are not covered by 811, such as:
If you don’t know where your sprinkler lines are, you can follow this guide to finding them. If you don’t know where your septic is, you have three options for locating it:
In Snohomish County, you can request as-built records for your septic system at the Snohomish Health District site, found here If you live in another county, a Google search for “septic as-built records” + the name of your county should get you where you need to go. If you’re unable to find any of your underground utilities on your own, you can call a utility locating service near you Mark clearly and communicateMarking clearly with bright colors will ensure that the removal crew doesn’t overlook your markings. Also, make sure that your tree removal crew won’t have to make any guesses about what the markings mean. Explain to the project lead what each marking represents, and provide any relevant details about the utilities underneath.
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