The Secrets to Successful Private Utility Locating

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The Secrets to Successful Private Utility Locating

• Finding the right private utility locator can
  make all the difference in your next construction
  project. Private utility locating, or sewer
  locating, is an art that requires patience and
  skill to be performed well. Its not something
  that just anyone can do, so youll want to choose
  your locator carefully if you want a fast,
  reliable excavation with minimal costs or delays.

Here are some secrets on how to get great results
from your private utility locating.
1 How to Choose a Private Utility Locator
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• There are some factors that you need to consider
  when choosing an experienced and qualified
  private utility locator for your project. The
  first step is to make sure that youre dealing
  with a legitimate professional.

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2 How Much Does Private Utility Locating Cost?

• You can check for licensing and make sure that
  your candidate is a member of trade
  organizations. A private locator should also have
  experience locating water, gas, electric, sewer,
  and telecommunications services on private
  property. They also should be able to provide
  references and submit proof of insurance.
  Finally, its always a good idea to ask about how
  long theyve been in business staying in
  business after providing utility location service
  for many years or more speaks volumes about their
  level of professionalism and expertise.

Keep in mind that prices can vary depending on
where you live and whether youre working for a
private company or a public entity, so its best
to have a discussion with your client about their
budget before beginning work. For example, if
your utility locating services will be performed
for a private company, your client may not have
much money available for paying locators.
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3 What is Private Utility Locating Used For?

• On the other hand, when your job is located by a
  municipality or state agency, funding may come
  from taxpayer dollars and some of those funds
  might be allocated to projects such as utility
  mapping. The only way to determine how much your
  job is worth is by comparing bids with other
  locators and service providers in your area.

The process of locating utilities can be used for
a variety of purposes, whether it is an
individual digging their trench in their backyard
or a construction company expanding utilities
throughout an entire city. There are many reasons
why someone may want to locate a specific utility
and certain challenges that come with it.
Regardless of what you use private utility
locating for, however, you can take to make sure
your project goes smoothly.
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• There are a lot of companies that offer private
  utilitylocating services. But not all of them
  provide consistently high quality. Here are three
  tips for hiring and working with an established,
  trusted company.
• Verify That Theyre Licensed A good place to
  start is verifying that your potential vendor is
  licensed by your states public utility
  commission (PUC). You can easily do so online on
  their official website in most cases by doing a
  simple search for locates license number (or
  similar search terms) along with their business
  name you should be able to find it within
  seconds.
• Make Sure Their Team Has Experience Next, make
  sure they have experience locating utilities. All
  private companies dealing with locating utilities
  must be highly skilled in both locating
  technologies and knowing how to effectively work
  with utility companies.
• Ensure They Have a Good Reputation Its also
  important to check out a companys reputation
  among other contractors or employees in your
  field (especially if you dont already know them
  personally).
• If you already know people who do what you do,
  ask around about your potential vendordo they
  get good recommendations. Is it easy for them to
  find reliable people?

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Contact Us

• Address - 1080 S Chapel St. Suite 201 Newark, DE
  19702
• Email - info_at_onthemarklocators.com
• Phone - 888-272-6065
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