About SC 811
SC 811 serves all of South Carolina. South Carolina's rapid population growth — particularly in the Charleston, Greenville-Spartanburg, and Myrtle Beach areas — has significantly increased 811 ticket volume in recent years.
Submit tickets at https://www.sc811.com or dial 811.
Required Wait Period
South Carolina requires 3 business days notice before excavation. SC 811 offers online submission through their portal.
Use the Wait Time Calculator to find your exact dig date.
Ticket Validity & Re-Notify
South Carolina's 30-day validity window is standard. Re-notification is available online.
Private Lines in South Carolina
South Carolina's coastal areas have significant reclaimed water infrastructure (purple lines) for irrigation. Rural upstate and midlands areas have private well water and propane service lines.
Full guide: What 811 Does NOT Cover.
Calculate Your South Carolina Dig Date
Get your exact legal dig date, expiration, and re-notify reminder.
Open CalculatorRelated Guides
How 811 Works
Complete process guide.
Color Codes
What the marks mean.
Re-Notify Rules
Ticket expired mid-project?