Flags, paint, and stakes are used by utilities to mark underground utility lines indicate that a planned excavation is taking place. If you hired an excavator to work on your property, they must contact OHIO811 to notify the utilities that they will be digging in that area. To see excavations that are planned around your home, you can download the OHIO811 mobile app and click on the “Near Ticket” feature. This free service provided by OHIO811 will show planned excavations within a 1,000-foot radius of your GPS location.