I used LA ONE CALL about a month ago for work I'm actually going to do this weekend. It seemed like every utility had their own contracted guys to come out and locate. They did not make the "call 48 hours before digging" but completed it in about 4 days. I was actually home when the last one showed up... a contractor for cable. I asked him if I could 20 question him and he actually enjoyed the chat. He went back over all the other utilities and gave me depths which was extremely helpful. My power was 6' below the surface while telephone was 5-7" below.

They don't and can't locate water past the meter. They also can not locate sewer.

The gas company (Entergy Gas) actually sent me an email saying I had no gas lines and was reported back to LA ONE CALL. Here's their response and a number you might want to try:

quote:
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Ticket :
Member : BR_ENTERGY_GAS [ Entergy Gas Only - Wait for Entergy Electric Respo ]
Place : BATON ROUGE Address :
Site Status: NO CONFLICT Markings: NONE
Message : No Entergy Gas facilities are present in the area requested to be marked.
Notes :
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If there are any questions regarding this transmission or if you arrive at
the site and have a question about the work site, please call 225-354-3132

FWIW, this is the Entergy Electric response:

quote:
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Ticket :
Member : BR_ENTERGY_ELECTRIC [ Entergy Electric Only - Wait for Entergy Gas Respo ]
Place : BATON ROUGE Address :
Site Status: CONFLICT Markings: PAINTED
Message : Entergy facilities have been marked. If you feel there are additional Entergy electric facilities in the dig area please call number on ticket.
Notes : Ticket completed by USIC
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If there are any questions regarding this transmission or if you arrive at
the site and have a question about the work site, please call 504-365-2924

I'll be doing an exploratory by hand/shovel and once I'm sure I'm clear of my sewer and water, I'll bring in an excavator.

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Posted by soccerfüt

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Posted on 4/10/14 at 9:29 pm to AutoYes_Clown

Power lines are supposed to be way deep. The six foot depth is not unusual, code was four feet in one local municipality. Residential cable and phone are nuisances if you cut them they are easily repaired. Sewer and fresh water less so; but gas and electricity go BOOM! and can end in funeral(s).

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