Anytime you are preparing to dig, be certain to contact Service Locate to do the job. Such a service is necessary before doing any kind of digging, regardless of how small the project. Underground service lines are not always where they appear to be in the line-of-sight, so using the expertise of Service Locate is essential. By hiring a professional, not only do you know the location of buried pipelines and cables but also estimated depth-readings can be provided with a maximum of 97 percent for metallic pipelines and cables as deep as 13 feet. This information allows you to proceed with your project with proper insight of the buried service lines at hand.