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Essential Safety Steps Before Any Excavation
- 2025/03/11
- 再生時間： 33 分
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Before you break ground on any home improvement project, there’s one critical step that can save you time, money, and a whole lot of trouble—calling MISS DIG 811. In this episode, Eric Urbain, Director of External Affairs at MISS DIG 811, shares essential safety steps every homeowner and contractor must follow before starting any excavation project. He discusses the dangers of hitting underground utility lines—including gas, power, water, and cable—and how a simple phone call can prevent costly mistakes. We walk through the process of contacting MISS DIG 811, what to expect when utility companies mark your property, and how positive response tracking ensures a smooth project timeline. “Digging without knowing what’s underground is not just risky—it’s dangerous,” Eric warns. Tune in now to learn how to keep your home, family, and neighborhood safe. Click play and make sure you’re following the law before you dig! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Eric Urbain is the Director of External Affairs at MISS DIG 811, Michigan’s trusted resource for safe digging practices. With extensive experience in public awareness and communications, he is dedicated to educating homeowners and contractors on the essential safety steps before any excavation. His expertise in corporate communications and brand awareness helps drive MISS DIG 811’s mission of preventing underground utility damage. Passionate about safety and compliance, he ensures that every project starts with the right precautions to protect people and infrastructure. Website: https://www.missdig811.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MISSDIG811.mich/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-urbain-34770315/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/miss-dig-811/ X: https://x.com/MISSDIG811/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About Hire It Done: Hire It Done is a trusted resource for navigating the home improvement process, led by industry expert Adam Helfman. Focused on educating homeowners, Hire It Done provides key questions to ask contractors—especially those they may avoid answering. Through its weekly national radio show, Hire It Done offers practical advice and connects homeowners with elite contractors for a hassle-free experience. The platform has become a go-to for homeowners seeking expert guidance and reliable contractors. Website: https://hireitdone.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hireitdone/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HireItDone Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HireitDone Hire It Done Podcast is Brought to You by The Roof Resource. Homeowners can save thousands of dollars by using The Roof Resource's flat-fee service compared to traditional roofing companies. By offering cost pricing on materials and a transparent pricing model, The Roof Resource eliminates the typical markup and overhead costs associated with conventional roofing services. This approach has resulted in significant savings, making it a more affordable option for homeowners in need of a new roof. https://theroofresource.com/ About Adam Helfman: Adam Helfman has been Metro Detroit's trusted home improvement expert for over 35 years. As the founder of Hire It Done, he’s connected homeowners with top-quality contractors for two decades. Adam's popular Saturday morning home improvement radio show has been a go-to resource for Metro Detroiters for 18 years. With his extensive industry experience, he knows the critical questions homeowners need to ask—including those contractors often avoid. Tune in to hear how you can hire the right pro and avoid costly mistakes. Connect with Adam Helfman. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adam.helfman/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helfystyle/