Ellis County · Dallas-Fort Worth
Private Utility & Sewer Line Locating in Red Oak, TX
Red Oak sits in northern Ellis County between Dallas and Waxahachie, and it is one of the fastest-growing parts of our service area.
What is in the ground in Red Oak
Red Oak is Blackland Prairie clay, heavy and slow to drain, and it moves with the seasons. That movement stresses buried lines and makes guessing where they run a bad idea.
What people are digging for
Most of the work here is homeowners finishing out newer houses: pools, fences, patios, outdoor kitchens, and landscaping, plus the crews who build them.
Our services in Red Oak
Every job includes depth readings and a digital map. We locate and record. We never repair, so we never have a repair job to sell you.
Red Oak questions
I just bought a new build. Do I need a private locate?
If you are adding a pool, fence, patio, or landscaping, yes. 811 marks public lines to the meter, but private lines the builder ran, like sprinkler control wire, power to outdoor outlets, or gas to a grill stub, are on you.
How fast can you come out in Red Oak?
We schedule 7 days a week, 7 AM to 7 PM. If your dig cannot wait, emergency dispatch puts us on site within 4 hours for $150.
Do I still need to call 811 in Red Oak?
Yes. Private utility locating supplements, but does not replace, the Texas 811 call for public utilities. 811 covers the public side, and we cover your side of the meter.