Before beginning any excavation, grading, landscaping, or land-clearing project on Whidbey Island, it’s important to follow local safety guidelines and Island County planning requirements. Protecting underground utilities is a critical step in preventing accidents, service outages, and costly property damage.

Calling 811 is the law in Washington and the safest way to ensure all underground lines are properly marked before work begins. Whether you’re digging for fence posts, trenches, foundations, or landscaping, always contact 811 at least a few days in advance so utility crews can locate and mark buried gas, water, electrical, and communication lines.

Learn more or submit a locate request: https://call811.com/

Prioritizing safety protects you, your property, and your community. Always check local permitting requirements and utility locates before any digging or excavation project.