Who pays for power line from pole to house?

– Your utility is responsible for the wire from the street, but only to a certain point. – You are responsible for the mast, the connector on your house (which in Wigham’s case appears to be pulling away from the house). – You are also responsible for the big cable from the mast down the house to the meter.

How much does it cost to have a power pole installed?

The power company will give some service lines for free—for instance, from the road to a site 100 feet away. But when you move beyond with many more poles and many more feet of wire required, then the cost can be $25 to $50 per foot.

Who owns the utility pole?

Many of the poles are jointly owned between PG&E and other companies, such as AT. Joint owners are members of the Northern California Joint Pole Association. Any added load to joint poles must meet the strength requirements set forth by California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) General Order (GO) 95.

Can I plant around a utility pole?

As a homeowner, you may be asking yourself what you can plant around power lines. Anything that reaches a max height of 15 feet is considered safe. Anything taller than that should not be planted under a power line. This generally means trees are a no-go, but shrubs and grasses are fine.

Who is liable for a crash involving a dangerous utility pole?

Even accidents in which a driver crashes into a utility pole can end up showing that accountability lies with the pole owner. It may seem that the driver who hit the pole should be held responsible, but if this process is not completed correctly, the asset owner can ultimately be held liable for a crash involving a dangerously placed pole.

What do you do when a utility pole falls over?

In the dark, you begin to investigate, finding that the utility pole in your yard has fallen over into the street (due to underground rot), and has taken with it the electric wires that were connected to your house. What do you do? You call the power company, of course.

Can I take back my land from my Neighbor’s fence?

If your neighbor has taken a few feet of your land when building his fence, you can take steps to take back your land. A caveat, however; make sure you know where your true property boundaries are.

What causes a utility pole to snap?

There are many factors that can cause a utility pole to snap: natural rot and decay over time, damage due to extreme weather, weakening by termites, overloading, illegal attachments, and more.