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Not all underground lines are marked by MISS DIG. In fact, many aren’t. Hitting one could knock out power, damage expensive infrastructure, or put you in serious danger.
That’s why BTE offers private utility locating services for residential and commercial customers. We help locate underground electrical lines that MISS DIG won’t mark, like the underground feed to your pole barn, garage, site lighting, parking lot lights, pool equipment, or detached structures.
When you call 811 (MISS DIG), they only mark public utilities like your water, gas, cable, and power up to the meter. But anything beyond that, like power running from your house to your:
…won’t be marked.
BTE fills that gap with our private utility locating tool, which allows us to trace underground electrical lines safely and accurately.
ANSWER: We get calls for private underground locating in situations like:
ANSWER: Our locating tools can typically trace underground electrical lines accurately within 6 to 12 inches, depending on soil conditions, depth, and the type of line. This gives us a solid idea of where the wire is before digging, and in many cases, helps us troubleshoot a break in the underground line, too.
Note: This is not GPR (ground penetrating radar), and not all types of utilities or dead wires can be traced. We’ll let you know upfront what we can locate.
ANSWER:
ANSWER: Pricing varies depending on the size and complexity of the locate:
Typical price ranges:
We always confirm scope and price before starting the work.
ANSWER: MISS DIG only marks public utilities. Anything after the meter, or that you installed on your property (like lights or pole barns), is your responsibility. That’s where we come in.
ANSWER: Typically, we can locate energized electrical conductors like:
ANSWER: No, our service is non-invasive. We mark the ground so you or your contractor can dig safely. If repairs are needed, we can help with that too, but that’s a separate service.
ANSWER: Yes. Whether you’re a homeowner installing a fence or a contractor prepping a job site, we provide the same quality service. We work throughout Mid-Michigan and the Traverse City area.
You’d be surprised how many people don’t realize what’s buried in their own yard—until they hit it. Save yourself the outage, cost, and hassle by having BTE locate your private electrical lines before you dig. Call today to schedule a private utility locate with BTE.