In the vast majority of jurisdictions, yes, a utility company or authorized contractor can legally dig or access your yard without your direct personal permission, provided they are working within an established utility easement or legal right-of-way granted when the property was subdivided or developed. Utility easements grant companies like electric, water, gas, and telecommunications providers legal access to install, maintain, repair, or upgrade underground infrastructure situated on private land. While utilities generally try to notify homeowners before major excavation work, they possess legal authority under property deeds and municipal utility tariffs to access easement areas for maintaining essential public utility services.
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