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Center Line Locating Charlotte, NC-based underground utility locating company serving NC, SC & the Southeast. Accuracy over speed. Verification over assumption. Est. 2015.

Defensible data your projects can trust. www.cllocating.com

🚨 WE'RE HIRING! JOIN THE CLL TEAM! 🚨Ready to take your career to the next level? 💪Center Line Locating is growing, and w...
10/19/2026

🚨 WE'RE HIRING! JOIN THE CLL TEAM! 🚨

Ready to take your career to the next level? 💪

Center Line Locating is growing, and we're looking for experienced Hydrovac Operators to join our team!

We're proud to be a family-owned and operated company serving the Carolinas since 2015. We believe in taking care of our people, working safely, and delivering quality results for our clients.

🔹 Competitive Pay
🔹 Health Insurance
🔹 Paid Time Off
🔹 Opportunities for Growth

If you're an experienced Hydrovac Operator looking for a company where your hard work is valued and you can build a long-term career, we want to hear from you!

📩 Interested? Send us a message to learn more!

Know someone who would be a great fit? Tag them below or share this post to help us spread the word!

Precision Below. Confidence Above.

🏆 EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH | DUSTIN MCMANUS 🏆At Center Line Locating, we believe great companies are built by great people,...
10/16/2026

🏆 EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH | DUSTIN MCMANUS 🏆

At Center Line Locating, we believe great companies are built by great people, and Dustin McManus is a great example of that!

Dustin has earned our Employee of the Month recognition through his dedication to safety, quality, communication, teamwork, and leadership.

What truly sets Dustin apart is his willingness to go above and beyond. He's constantly looking for opportunities to learn, take on new challenges, and expand his knowledge so we can deliver the most accurate, reliable data possible to our clients.

But Dustin's character doesn't stop at the jobsite. He brings that same dedication, dependability, and willingness to help to his friends, family, and everyone around him. He's the kind of person who steps up without being asked and always goes the extra mile.

Dustin, we're proud to have you representing CLL and even more grateful to have you as part of our team. Your hard work, initiative, and commitment to doing things the right way doesn't go unnoticed!

Please join us in congratulating Dustin on this well-deserved recognition! 👏

Precision Below. Confidence Above.

Before you dig, know what’s down there. 👇Our hydrovac trucks use water and vacuum to expose buried utilities safely, wit...
10/12/2026

Before you dig, know what’s down there. 👇

Our hydrovac trucks use water and vacuum to expose buried utilities safely, without breaking anything.

Potholing, daylighting and test holes across the Charlotte area and the Carolinas.

We locate it AND expose it.

One crew, one call.

📞704-315-5820

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Precision Below. Confidence Above.

Why Engineers Are Adding Utility Verification to Their Standard ProcessUnreliable as-built information. Unknown abandone...
10/08/2026

Why Engineers Are Adding Utility Verification to Their Standard Process

Unreliable as-built information. Unknown abandoned utilities. Design conflicts discovered in construction.

These are the challenges civil engineers tell us they face most often. And each one is preventable with the right utility data early in the process.

At Center Line Locating, we deliver SUE Quality Level B designations and verification support that integrate directly into your workflow. Our digital utility mapping sketches can be overlaid directly onto your existing plans — giving your team a clear visual reference for field conditions before design is finalized.

When verification is needed at depth, our Hydrovac, Soft Dig, Hydro Excavation services provides SUE Quality Level A test pits with exact horizontal and vertical utility data, material, color, and condition.

No assumptions. No surprises. Just accurate subsurface data that keeps your projects moving from design through construction.

Protecting your designs and your reputation is what we're here for.

Center Line Locating | Charlotte, NC | NC, SC & Southeast | NASSCO Certified

[email protected] | 704-315-5820 | www.cllocating.com

Buying a Home? Here's the Due Diligence Step Most Buyers Skip.Under contract on a new home or looking to purchase land f...
09/30/2026

Buying a Home? Here's the Due Diligence Step Most Buyers Skip.

Under contract on a new home or looking to purchase land for your family's future? Center Line Locating can assist in identifying issues with the underground infrastructure before you close.

Understanding existing conditions of underground utilities during your due diligence period can lead to seller paid repairs and buyers confidence before closing.

What we can find before you sign:
— Sewer line condition (via CCTV inspection)
— Private utility locations on the property
— Unknown issues that could become expensive repairs after closing

Problems discovered before closing are negotiating points. Problems discovered after closing are your problems.

Center Line Locating serves property owners across NC and SC. We locate private utilities, inspect sewer lines, and provide clear documentation that protects your investment.

704-315-5820 | www.cllocating.com

25 Years Later, We Remember.Today, we pause to remember the 2,977 lives lost on September 11, 2001, and to honor the cou...
09/11/2026

25 Years Later, We Remember.

Today, we pause to remember the 2,977 lives lost on September 11, 2001, and to honor the courage of the first responders, service members, and everyday Americans who stepped forward in the face of unimaginable tragedy.

Twenty-five years later, we remember not only the lives that were lost, but also the strength, unity, and compassion our country showed in the days that followed.

May we continue to honor their memory by never forgetting.

Did you know? soft dig /hydrovac (hydro excavation) matters more than you think.Expose utilities safely for data verific...
09/10/2026

Did you know? soft dig /hydrovac (hydro excavation) matters more than you think.

Expose utilities safely for data verification.

Every project deserves verified utility data. We don't guess—we locate, verify, and document.

Planning site planning or construction prep? Get an accurate underground picture before you break ground. Damage prevention starts with one call.

Woman-owned. HUB Certified. City of Charlotte W/SBE. NASSCO Certified.
Charlotte, NC | www.cllocating.com | 704-315-5820

Built on a Simple Premise.Every company has a reason it started. Ours was frustration — and a commitment to do better.Ce...
09/02/2026

Built on a Simple Premise.

Every company has a reason it started. Ours was frustration — and a commitment to do better.

Center Line Locating was founded in 2015 with a simple premise: the construction industry deserves better underground utility data.

Too many projects were being delayed, budgets overrun, and safety compromised by incomplete or inaccurate utility information.

We set out to build a company that prioritizes accuracy over speed, verification over assumption, and documentation over promises. Every project we take on reflects our commitment to providing defensible data that our clients can trust.

Today we serve developers, engineers, contractors, municipalities, and property owners across North Carolina, South Carolina, and the broader Southeast region.

Woman-owned. HUB Certified. City of Charlotte W/SBE. NASSCO Certified.

Charlotte, NC | www.cllocating.com | 704-315-5820

Before and after — that's the whole story.Debris, buildup, root intrusion. Then a clean line ready for inspection or fin...
08/20/2026

Before and after — that's the whole story.

Debris, buildup, root intrusion. Then a clean line ready for inspection or final approval.

Center Line Locating performs storm sewer cleaning for contractors, engineers, and municipalities across the Charlotte metro. Whether it's pre-inspection prep, post-construction acceptance, or routine maintenance required by the municipality — we clear the line and document the results.

Clean lines. Verified conditions.

📞 704-315-5820
🌐 cllocating.com

Precision Below. Confidence Above.

The Real Cost of a Utility StrikeWithout having both public and private utilities identified, there is an increased risk...
08/10/2026

The Real Cost of a Utility Strike

Without having both public and private utilities identified, there is an increased risk of damage to underground infrastructure that can delay your project, blow your budget, or cause serious safety incidents.

That's not our language. That's the reality we work to prevent every day.

When an underground utility gets hit during excavation, the consequences stack up fast:
— Emergency repair costs billed to the contractor
— Project shutdown while repairs are made
— Safety incidents that put workers at risk
— Schedule penalties on tight-deadline projects
— Liability exposure that follows the project team

811 covers public utilities in the Right of Way. It doesn't cover private utilities running to your site — and those are exactly the lines most at risk during excavation.

Center Line Locating marks utilities inside and outside of the job site — including private water lines, gas services, telecom, and abandoned infrastructure that 811 doesn't cover.

We respond fast, mark accurately, and document everything so you can dig with confidence.

Don't guess. Locate. Protect.

www.cllocating.com | 704-315-5820 | [email protected]

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PO Box 38251
Charlotte, NC
28278

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5pm
Friday 7:30am - 5pm

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+17044086479

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