Feature · Field Supervisor+
Locates documented
before you dig.
Log 811 ticket numbers, locate depth and direction, utility types, and photos before excavation begins. Prove due diligence, protect your crew, and meet OSHA excavation requirements.
What it does
811 ticket & locate logging
- Log 811 call ticket number per excavation area
- Record locate date, expiration, and locator company
- Utility types flagged (gas, electric, water, sewer, telecom)
- Notes on conflicting or unlocated utilities
Field locate documentation
- Photo the locate marks before excavation
- Log depth information from locator or pothole
- GPS coordinates for each locate area
- Utility direction and approximate depth from marks
Excavation compliance
- OSHA 1926 Subpart P pre-excavation documentation
- Tie locate records to daily report and bore log
- Flag areas with unresolved conflicts before excavation starts
- Pothole and hand-dig records for critical crossings
Contractor protection
- Time-stamped photo evidence of pre-excavation compliance
- Locate expiration alerts — know when you need a recheck
- Audit trail proves due diligence on utility damage claims
- Insurance and legal protection documentation
How it works
01
Log the 811 ticket
Before any excavation begins, log the 811 ticket number, call date, and excavation area. This is your compliance starting point.
02
Photo the locate marks
Walk the locate marks and photograph them. GPS-tagged photos are timestamped proof that locates were present before you broke ground.
03
Log depth and utility info
Record utility type, approximate depth, and direction for each located utility in the area. Note any conflicts or unlocated utilities.
04
Tie to excavation records
Link locate documentation to your bore log, depth of cover records, or daily report. Complete the pre-excavation compliance picture.
Who uses this
Excavation & utility contractors
811 compliance isn't optional. Document it properly — before you dig, with photos, and keep the record. Protect yourself if something goes wrong.
HDD & boring crews
Pre-bore locate documentation is required for every crossing. Log it in Gradelog tied to the bore record.
Project managers
Pre-excavation compliance is documented across all active jobs. No liability gaps from missing or expired locates.
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Common questions
How does Gradelog help with 811 compliance?
Gradelog lets you log the 811 call ticket number, call date, and expiration date before excavation. Photo documentation of locate marks is timestamped and GPS-tagged. This creates an audit trail that proves pre-excavation due diligence if a utility is damaged.
What if utilities are unlocated or in conflict?
You can flag areas with unresolved locates or utility conflicts in Gradelog. These flags can be tied to corrective actions requiring resolution (potholing, hand-digging, or locator re-dispatch) before excavation proceeds.
Does Gradelog track locate expiration?
Yes. You log the locate call date and expiration (typically 10–14 business days depending on your state). Gradelog alerts you as locates approach expiration so you know when to call 811 again before continuing excavation.
Can I document pothole records in Gradelog?
Yes. Pothole and hand-dig expose records can be logged alongside locate records. Pothole data includes utility type, depth, diameter, and material — critical documentation for critical crossings and HDD bore paths.