How much does it cost to move an electrical pole?

Depending on a few different factors you’d be looking at $10-40k. The fact that it seems to have live lines in 4 directions and that would have to move 20+ feet to relocate over either driveway (so good chance 2 poles would replace one) makes the higher end of the range seem more likely.

Can you have an electric pole moved?

So, to get them to move the pole, you have to show that they have an easement where you prefer having the pole (or that you’re willing to grant them an easement there), and that moving the pole will not cause the utility lines to cross over any neighbor’s property where the utility company does not have an easement.

Can I remove electric pole from my land?

The only way you could remove the pole is to pay for the electrical line to be buried where it crosses your property. The work would be done by the utility or their contractor.

Who owns the land under power lines?

All types of utility companies are granted easements on the lands over or under which their lines run. Your electric power company, for example, usually has an easement to use the portion of your land on which its towers and lines sit. However, an easement holder doesn’t own the land.

How do you move an electric pole on a property?

For shifting of an electrical pole, which is obstructing to your passage in front of the gate of your house, you have to inform concerned electricity board in writing to shift the pole. and they will make a survey and may ask you to pay some amount of money for shifting.

Is it possible to get a telegraph pole moved?

You will therefore have to follow the procedure in the Electronic Communications Code to have the telegraph pole removed. You can insist on removal if this is necessary for improvements to be made to your land — and if you are prepared to pay the telephone operator for the cost of the work.

What are the legal actions I can claim for if an electricity wire goes over my property?

Lodge a complaint in police station and file a suit for compensation in Civil Court. We suggest you to make a written complaint to Power Transmission Department, to remove the high tension wires. In case they fail to remove the wires, then you may approach to the Court by filing writ petition against them.

Can a utility company come on my property?

As the property owner, you could have several types of utility lines running under or over your land, such as electric or gas lines. If these lines exist, a utility company can access them if there’s a problem, even if that means going onto your property to do so.

Can Electric Company Enter your property?

Do utility companies have right of access? Electricity power lines, water, sewer and gas pipes all form “utility apparatus” and as such, companies have statutory powers to enter private land under legislation such as the Electricity Act 1989, Water Industry Act 1991 and the Gas Act 1986.

How do you remove a power pole?

For removal, slide one end of the “U” shape tool between the flat contact tip and the housing spring. Twist or lift the contact up off the spring, and pull the contact by the wire back out the rear of the housing. For insertion, rest the “U” shape tip around the wire putting pressure on the back barrel of the contact.

How do you get an Eircom pole to move?

We got on to Eircom who confirmed that you have gone about your pole problem correctly. Apparently “customers who require the removal of a pole on private land can contact Eircom’s plant alterations department, which will organise for a surveyor to provide a customer quotation for pole removal.

Can BT put a pole outside my house?

BT can install poles wherever they wish without up front planning permission or authority however, if objections are raised it will then be reviewed.

How do I get a utility company to move a utility pole?

So, to get them to move the pole, you have to show that they have an easement where you prefer having the pole (or that you’re willing to grant them an easement there), and that moving the pole will not cause the utility lines to cross over any neighbor’s property where the utility company does not have an easement.

How much does it cost to move a power pole?

Like the others said ours cost about $1200 to put up a new pole in a different location. Speaking from personal experience, if you want something moved contact the company asap as ours took forever. We have the power lines moved, but are now dealing with getting the phone/cable lines moved and who can actually take the pole down.

Do power lines run under your property?

Many homeowners have underground or overhead power lines running through their properties. All types of utility companies are granted easements on the lands over or under which their lines run. Your electric power company, for example, usually has an easement to use the portion of your land on which its towers and lines sit.

Why is it so difficult to move a power pole?

Sometimes it might be really difficult for the pole to be moved bearing in mind that moving the pole requires switching off the powerline thus interference to power supply for hundreds of people. In cases where communication cables run along the pole, moving the pole means interference in the communication for hundreds/thousands of people.