UNDERGROUND UTILITY POLICY
No Drilling without locates
Determination Drilling's policy on underground utilities is as simple as this: All underground utilities regarding public or private lines MUST be accurately located, on all of the property of the project site.
If the locates are incomplete, out of date, or not recieved from licensed personnel, Determination Drilling will be forced to delay drilling services for the project site until the matter is resolved.
What you can’t see, can hurt you
It’s getting pretty crowded underground. There could be gas pipelines, electrical services, telephone and cable TV as well as water and sewer connections. In addition to these types of buried services to your home, there could be distribution networks for utilities that serve your neighborhood and community. In some cases, such as pipelines and fiber optic cables, they may even be part of a national route.
Safety Starts with You!
Obtaining locates are easy, free, and most importantly, the first step in safe excavation!
Consider that in 2009, of all reported utility damages in Ontario, 70% of damages caused by Homeowners were a direct result of not obtaining locates. Failure to obtain locates leading to subsequent utility damages carry multiple fines, fees to repair damaged utilities, and more. However, the most important reason to get locates is to put safety first!