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Are power companies responsible for trimming trees?
Electric utilities companies are the ones responsible for trimming trees that are touching power lines. The National Electrical Safety Code requires them to do so. If the tree is however on your land, you will be required to pay for trimming trees yourself.
Can I remove a tree branch from a power line?
If a tree or limb is touching a power line, call Dominion so they can evaluate whether it should be removed. If a limb has fallen onto a line, call Dominion to remove it. For safety, do not attempt to remove any trees or tree limbs from power lines yourself!
Who is responsible for trimming trees near power lines Ontario?
Tree trimming on customer’s property is the responsibility of the customer. We recommend you hire a qualified contractor to do the work and contact us to temporarily disconnect your electrical service during this maintenance work.
Who owns the utility pole on my property?
The power lines between the power pole and your home, are owned by you (the homeowner). This means that if there is any problem with the power line between the power pole and your property, you will be responsible for their maintenance.
What is power company responsible for?
The utility company is responsible for the lines, poles, pipes, meters, power outages, repairs, and other issues with how energy gets to your home. For example, if a storm blows down a power line or a car hits a utility pole, your utility company still fixes the problem and restores your power.
Who do you call to trim trees around power lines?
Only specially trained tree trimmers can work near power lines. Homeowners who hire their own tree trimmers to prune or remove trees near wires must first notify SCE. This includes work on any tree within 10 feet of SCE lines or trees that could come in contact with wires or equipment if they fall.
Who is responsible for cutting trees over power lines?
Where we are, the electric company trims trees growing over the lines that supply the street of homes or businesses, but the land-owner is responsible for trimming trees that grow over the lines from the street to their building.
Who is responsible for the cost of cutting the tree branches?
You are responsible for the cost of cutting any branches you choose to trim. You can cut back anything up to your property line. You must take care, however, that any maintenance you perform on the tree branches does not damage the rest of the tree.
Will the utility company cut down my tree?
The utility company will trim your tree if it is growing out over public land and near power lines. Given that the utility company can access power lines on your premises without your consent, in some cities they may just come in and just cut it.
Who is responsible for cutting overhanging branches on your property?
Overhanging Branches on Your Property. Even if the tree trunk is on your neighbor’s property, you have the responsibility for cutting any branches that extend onto your property line. You are responsible for the cost of cutting any branches you choose to trim.