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Before a Driveway Extension

Heavy vehicle traffic requires verifying what fragile systems you might be burying.

What is about to happen?

You are pouring concrete or laying asphalt to widen your driveway for an extra car or RV.

What hidden system could be affected?

Water meters, municipal utility boxes, and delicate irrigation lines running parallel to the old driveway.

What clues or records may help?

Call 811. Look for utility boxes in the grass right next to the current driveway.

What does the visible surface not guarantee?

The grass next to the driveway often hides the main water shutoff for the entire house.

What becomes expensive if wrong?

Pouring concrete over a city water meter is illegal. You will be forced by the municipality to saw-cut the new driveway and rebuild the meter box at your own expense.

When should local confirmation happen?

Before any excavation begins. The exact boundaries must be cleared by public and private utility locators.

Need to verify?

Contact a Private Utility Locator before you cover.

Call 877-735-2796 to connect with local specialists