When the ground is already a problem, call
A struck line, a failed main, a flooded excavation, a blocked storm system. Emergency work starts with a phone call. Dispatch takes the details and starts routing a crew while you secure the site.
Call first. Then send the dispatch form with the location, the utility involved, hazards on site, and access notes so the crew rolls with the full picture.
What counts as an emergencyLine strikes, failed water or sewer mains, urgent exposure for repairs, storm damage, and spill-support excavation.
What to have readyJob address, the utility involved, known hazards, a site contact, and access constraints. The call moves faster with these in hand.
While the truck rollsKeep people clear of the excavation, protect the exposed line, and stage access for the truck and hose run.
After the workPhotos of the exposure and repair area, plus field notes your superintendent can hand to the owner or the utility.
Common questions
How fast does a crew move?
The line is answered around the clock, and a crew lead calls back within 30 minutes to confirm equipment and arrival timing.
What does emergency work cost?
Emergency call-outs run on an hourly rate with a mobilization charge. Dispatch quotes it on the phone before the truck rolls.
What about nights and weekends?
Same number. After-hours calls route to the on-call dispatcher.
Do you coordinate with the utility owner?
Crews work alongside the utility's response team and document the exposure for the repair record.