Reno Homeowners Urged to Call 811 Before Spring Landscape Projects
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Reno, NV (PRUnderground) November 10th, 2026, As Reno homeowners begin planning their spring landscape projects, Grand Design Landscape is urging them to follow USA North 811 safe digging guidance. The company, which specializes in designing and building outdoor living spaces across the Truckee Meadows, is reminding residents that winter is the perfect time to finalize designs and sign contracts for projects that will break ground in the spring.
According to USA North 811, the one-call center serving Nevada, homeowners should call 811 at least two working days before starting any digging project. This free service notifies utility companies, ensuring that locators can mark the locations of buried electric lines, gas pipes, water pipes, and telecommunication cables. Grand Design Landscape recommends that homeowners pre-mark the area where they plan to dig using white paint or flags.
For those hiring contractors to handle the digging, USA North 811 advises asking three key questions: whether the contractor has contacted 811, what the 811 ticket number is, and whether all utility companies have responded. Ben Benesch, the owner of Grand Design Landscape, emphasized the importance of confirming utility marks before setting final dimensions for projects like patios and walkways.
Hardscape work, such as patios and retaining walls, involves excavating for a compacted base. Retaining walls require deeper footings and drainage behind the wall, making utility locations a critical part of the design process. Benesch noted that utility marks often shape the layout of patios and walkways, which is why Grand Design Landscape settles those questions during landscape design planning rather than on the first day of construction.
Grand Design Landscape offers complimentary consultations and can be reached at (775) 750-7251. The company provides a range of services, including landscape design, patios and hardscaping, retaining walls, artificial turf, irrigation, xeriscape installation, drainage solutions, and paver restoration.