Residential
Virginia law requires ANYONE planning an excavation project to call Virginia 811 at least three working days (excluding weekends and legal holidays) before beginning any excavation or demolition project. You don't have to be a Columbia Gas of Virginia customer to call 811 before you dig. This law applies to everyone. Visit the Virginia 811 website to learn more.
Dig With CARE
C - Call 811 before you dig
A - Allow required time for marking
R - Respect and protect the marks
E - Excavate carefully
Common Residential Excavation Projects
These are some common residential excavation and demolition projects that require you to call Virginia 811 before you start work.
- Digging holes for fence posts or a mailbox
- Anchoring supports for decks or swings
- Removing tree roots or grinding tree stumps
- Driving landscaping stakes into the ground
- Installing a retaining wall
- Demolition of buildings
It's the Law
Virginia 811 is a free service. Even if your project is small, always call
811 and Dig With CARE. It's Virginia law!