Protect yourself and your property against underground utility damage and liability. Find out where the underground utility lines might be buried before you dig. 

Anyone digging in Minnesota must call before digging. The person who is doing the work is responsible for calling Gopher State One Call (GSOC). If the owner contracts with a professional excavator to do the excavation then the professional excavator is responsible for calling GSOC.

You (the digger) will need to provide information about the work site when you call. Have the following ready before you call:

• Your Name
• Phone Number
• Street Address
• Dig Location
• Nearest Location
• Type of Work
• Start Date, Time

Gopher State One Call calls are all FREE because it's supported by Minnesota's underground utility operators.

• You should call GSOC two business days before digging. Office hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday thru Friday.
• GSOC can only locate services that utilities have installed.
• You or a private contractor will have to locate other services such as sprinklers, power lines to a garage, or a gas grill line.
• If you hire a professional excavator they are responsible for contacting GSOC.
• Mark the digging area with white stakes or white spray paint, otherwise the utility may mark your entire lot.
• You must hand dig within 2 feet of any utility markings to expose the underground line.

Call Before You Dig: 1-800-252-1166 -or- 811