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Mar 1, 2010 | 08:23 PM

nymo

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Post Hole Auger

I've got a chance for a deal on a used auger and 3 different size bits to fit on my skidsteer. I was thinking my son could pick up a few dollars drilling holes for fences, decks, etc.

Anybody got any pros or cons for this type of work? Is the customer or the operator responsible for having underground services properly identified?

thanks.

Mar 1, 2010 | 08:32 PM

medhvac

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From: house springs,mo

the contractor is responsible to have the utility s marked!

Mar 1, 2010 | 08:39 PM

medhvac

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1-800 dig rite oooooo your in Canada!

Mar 1, 2010 | 09:45 PM

DPorter

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same rules apply here, contractor is responsible. The operator must have a set of locates in the machine, supervisor has a set, manager and one copy in the office.

Mar 1, 2010 | 11:11 PM

jake00

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I can tell ya, they make quick work out of those jobs

Mar 1, 2010 | 11:21 PM

rollerstud98

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DPorter

same rules apply here, contractor is responsible. The operator must have a set of locates in the machine, supervisor has a set, manager and one copy in the office.

Not sure if it is like that here in Alberta, lots of times we just get the home owner to call Alberta 1 call, they mark out the yard or property and you go from there.

Edit: Actually I know it isn't like that here, the property is marked and that is it. If we know we are coming back then we will map it out on the RPR, but generally we don't do that.

Mar 1, 2010 | 11:26 PM

bigrigfixer

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Might as well be safe and call on your own. That would be a real bad day if you ended up zapping yourself.

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Mar 2, 2010 | 03:15 PM

Wagion

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Will he make money , break even, or lose money?

Have you thought about truck and trailer wear and tear to haul skidder around?

Liability insurance? What happens if he calls and has underground utilities marked but hits a septic or water line the owner didn't know about? What if he bumps into a house or somethign and breaks siding or such?

Is there really a market around you?

Cost of advertising?

Business license get one or not but what happens if he gets caught with out one?

Cost of fuel

Just some things to think about.