DigNet of New York City & Long Island helps keep families, communities and work crews safe by acting as a communications link between its member utility companies and individuals planning any mechanized digging or excavation work.


By law, excavators and contractors working in the five boroughs of New York City and Nassau and Suffolk Counties on Long Island must contact DigNet, 1-800-272-4480 or 811, at least 48 hours prior to beginning any mechanized digging or excavation work to ensure underground utility lines are marked. For safety reasons, homeowners are strongly encouraged to call as well.

Homeowners & Professional Excavators:
Contact DigNet to have underground utility lines marked before beginning an excavation project and you could win a Home Depot gift card. Homeowners, click here for more information, excavators and contractors, click here.