Government
What to do before you dig (underground lines)
Hydro-Québec
Open the source- Consulted
- October 10, 2026
- Region
- QC
- Language
- en
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What we take from it
- Before digging, go through Info-Excavation; the service is free.
- Hydro-Québec asks for the request 72 hours ahead, three business days where a pipeline is involved, free of charge.
- Hydro-Québec before-you-dig page.
- Steps before digging.
- Hydro-Québec notes that Info-Excavation is free throughout Quebec and advises allowing 72 hours, or 3 business days when a pipeline is involved.
- Hydro-Québec asks you to check before any digging, including planting a tree or shrub, and notes the service is free.
- Hydro-Québec notes that Info-Excavation is free and advises allowing 72 hours, or 3 business days when a pipeline is involved.
- Hydro-Québec asks you to check before any digging and notes that Info-Excavation is free.