This section is designed to assist homeowners in understanding how to use the Miss Utility of Virginia system to avoid damaging underground utility lines on their property.

Homeowners should contact Miss Utility of Virginia by calling 811 or 1-800-552-7001 at least 3 working days (excluding weekends and legal holidays) before beginning any digging project.

Some examples include:

• Landscaping
• Digging holes for fence posts or a mailbox
• Anchoring supports for decks or swings
• Removing tree roots
• Driving landscaping stakes into the ground
• Installing a retaining wall

Remember, even if your project is small, it's always best to call. It's a free service!

For additional information regarding a home project and digging safely, go to www.call811.com.

This section is designed to assist homeowners in understanding how to use the Miss Utility of Virginia system to avoid damaging underground utility lines on their property.

Homeowners should contact Miss Utility of Virginia by calling 811 or 1-800-552-7001 at least 3 working days (excluding weekends and legal holidays) before beginning any digging project.

Some examples include:

• Landscaping
• Digging holes for fence posts or a mailbox
• Anchoring supports for decks or swings
• Removing tree roots
• Driving landscaping stakes into the ground
• Installing a retaining wall

Remember, even if your project is small, it's always best to call. It's a free service!

For additional information regarding a home project and digging safely, go to www.call811.com.