Twin City Locating, LLC
Private Utility Locating and GPR (Ground Penetrating Radar) services
(360)720-3333
Private Utility Locating in Lacey, Washington
Twin City Locating provides professional private utility locating services throughout Lacey, Washington, helping homeowners, contractors, and property managers locate underground utilities before excavation or construction. Locating utilities before digging helps prevent costly damage, unexpected repairs, and service interruptions.
Lacey has experienced significant residential and commercial growth over the past several decades, including newer subdivisions, commercial developments, and expanding infrastructure. Many properties include private underground utilities serving homes, detached garages, accessory dwelling units, irrigation systems, and commercial buildings that are not marked through the public 811 system.
Why private utility locating is important in Lacey
Washington’s 811 service locates public utilities only up to the meter or service connection. Underground utilities beyond that point—including utilities serving homes, shops, and backyard structures—are considered private utilities and typically remain unmarked.
Private utility locating helps reduce the risk of:
• Damaging underground sewer or water lines
• Cutting underground electrical service
• Interrupting internet or communication lines
• Unexpected repair costs
• Construction delays
Learn more about private utility locating.
Underground utilities commonly located in Lacey
Twin City Locating provides locating services for residential, commercial, and undeveloped properties throughout Lacey.
Utilities commonly located include:
• Water service lines from meter to structure
• Sewer laterals connecting to municipal sewer systems
• Underground electrical lines to homes, garages, and shops
• Communication, cable, and fiber optic lines
• Irrigation and sprinkler systems
• Electrical lines serving outdoor lighting or equipment
• Unknown or undocumented utilities
Private utilities are especially common in larger residential lots and newer subdivisions throughout Lacey.
Ground Penetrating Radar locating in Lacey
Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) allows utilities to be located even when they are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, HDPE, or other plastic piping. This is especially useful in newer Lacey developments where plastic piping is commonly used.
GPR is frequently used for locating:
• PVC water service lines
• Sewer pipes
• Conduit without tracer wire
• Irrigation systems
• Unknown underground utilities
Serving all Lacey neighborhoods and surrounding areas
Twin City Locating provides utility locating services throughout Lacey, including:
• Hawks Prairie
• Meridian Campus area
• Jubilee and surrounding neighborhoods
• Tanglewilde
• College Street corridor
• Marvin Road corridor
• Woodland Creek area
• Meridian Road area
Services are available for residential properties, commercial sites, and undeveloped land.
When utility locating is recommended
Utility locating should be completed before any type of excavation. Utilize 811 to have public utilities mark their existing utilities and services up to the meters. For private locates, it is always recommended before:
• Installing fencing
• Trenching for electrical or water lines
• Sewer repair or replacement
• Building shops, garages, or additions
• Excavation or grading
• Landscaping projects
Locating utilities before digging helps prevent costly repairs and ensures safe excavation.
Schedule private utility locating in Lacey
Twin City Locating provides professional underground utility locating services throughout Lacey and Thurston County.
Twin City Locating, LLC
Centralia, Washington
Serving Thurston County, Lewis County, Mason County, Grays Harbor County, Pacific County, and Cowlitz County.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does Washington 811 locate private utilities in Lacey?
A: No. 811 locates public utilities only. Private utilities require a private utility locator.
Q: Can plastic water or sewer lines be located?
A: Yes. Ground Penetrating Radar allows for the detection of non-metallic utilities such as PVC water
and sewer lines that are without tracer wire or accessible cleanout.
Q: When should utility locating be scheduled?
A: Using the free 811 for public utilities to locate their owned utilities prior to digging should be
called in more than 2 business days ahead of time. Private utility locating should be scheduled after
public locates have commenced.