Who is responsible for trimming trees around power lines?

Trimming trees and vegetation around the utility’s power line that connects a person’s home to the utility pole is generally viewed as being the responsibility of the homeowner.

Is it safe to trim a tree touching a power line?

Can you trim a tree that’s touching a power line? Unless you plan on getting electrocuted, you should NOT touch, let alone prune a tree that’s in contact with power lines! Just touching a branch that’s touching a wire can cause a fatal injury.

How much does it cost to trim trees around power lines?

Tree trimming typically costs between $315 to $700, with a national average price of $475. On average, homeowners typically pay between $315 to $700 for professional tree trimming, with most paying $475.

How do you cut branches around power lines?

Remember: Trimming trees within 10 feet of a power line can be fatal. Never trim branches or limbs near a power line. It’s the law: only OSHA-certified line clearance workers are authorized to trim near power lines.

Who do you call for a tree on power lines?

If you suspect a hazardous situation is present due to trees or branches in close proximity to power lines, please contact us at 1-800-743-5000. We will report the issue to our Vegetation Management team to investigate.

How do you cut tree branches on power lines?

A8. 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.

Is it cheaper to trim a tree or cut it down?

Pruning trees costs the same as trimming, or $400 to $800 on average. If you hire a certified arborist, you may pay slightly more.

How much of a tree can you cut without killing it?

One wrong cut won’t immediately kill your tree, but pruning incorrectly or too often can. If a tree repeatedly loses too much of its canopy at one time, it can become weak or even die from the stress. That’s why you shouldn’t trim more than 25% of a tree’s canopy at one time.

Can You trim a tree that is too close to a power line?

If tree branches are touching or growing too close to a power line, we’ll come out and trim them for free. For your safety, please don’t attempt to trim a tree yourself. Make a tree trimming request – it’s easy! You can: Around 2,000 power outages a year happen because trees touch or grow to close to the power lines.

Why do we trim trees near powerlines Ausgrid?

Trimming trees that are too close to powerlines helps us to protect the network and helps avoid loss of supply to our communities during these events. Ausgrid’s vegetation management includes clearing of vegetation within clearance zones and the management of hazardous vegetation outside of these zones.

When to call Dominion Energy about tree trimming?

If you are concerned about trees or vegetation growing too close to power lines, or if you or a contractor are doing work at your home and need to get near power lines, you must call Dominion Energy to help determine a safe way to remove trees or limbs. What guidelines does Dominion Energy use when deciding how much to trim?

What do you need to know about trees and power lines?

You play an important role in helping keep the power on in your neighbourhood by making sure your trees are kept well away from overhead lines. If the tree is within 4 metres of the overhead lines, you must use an approved contractor to cut it. Click here for a list of approved contractors.

What happens if you trim a tree near a power line?

An employee was trimming a tree that was near an overhead power line. The employee misjudged the distance, cut the branch, and it fell on the line. The employee, who was still holding onto the branch, was electrocuted. Always keep a safe distance from power lines. Refer to page 12 for more information. Accident Report

If you are concerned about trees or vegetation growing too close to power lines, or if you or a contractor are doing work at your home and need to get near power lines, you must call Dominion Energy to help determine a safe way to remove trees or limbs. What guidelines does Dominion Energy use when deciding how much to trim?

How tall does a tree have to be to grow next to a power line?

Planting near utility posts also has its rules. Trees that mature to a height of 20 feet or less should be planted at least 10 feet away from telephone or utility posts. Trees that grow 20-40 feet tall should be planted 25-35 feet away from telephone or utility posts.

What’s the national standard for tree trimming operations?

We follow the American National Standard for Tree Care Operations (ANSI A300) for tree trimming, which is supported by arborists and other tree care experts. This method helps direct future growth away from power lines while leaving remaining limbs in tact.