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How deep are gas lines buried?
I just bought a new house, and I’m all about nesting. I want to do some landscaping and plant some trees, but I’m worried about underground utilities. Can you tell me how deep gas lines are buried, so I can avoid hitting one?
Sarah Gray · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Congratulations on your new home! Landscaping can be one of the most fun parts of homeownership, but you’re right for considering safety first.
The depth at which gas lines are buried is regulated by local governments, so it will vary from state to state and even between counties. On average, though, main gas lines are buried at least 24 inches deep and service lines (the ones that actually run up to your house) are only buried about 18 inches deep.
To make sure you avoid hitting any service lines while you’re prettying up your yard,
call 811 before you dig
. 811 is the national call-before-you-dig phone number where you can get all the help you need to locate and avoid the utility lines buried in your yard.While you wait to have your lines located, let insurance genius and super app
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