Burying Power Lines

[Scrumtrilescent]

I have a residential power line I want buried from the pole to my house, and cable lines as well. I've heard ranges from Duke Power will do it free to it costing 800 bucks. I need it to be moved enough so additions won't require moving them 2x. Tell me everything and you will live.

Srsly.

[PanthaSan]

It usually depends on where your meter is and local codes. I am, not sure if the power company does that sort of thing for free but out here, they will want an arm and a leg.

Most times, if it is a meter change, the power company will want to come out and specify where the new one will be placed.

Best bet is to get a free consutation/bid from a local Electrical Contractor and go from there.

[Carolina Husker]

Do it yourself.

[Samuel L. Jackson]

I have a residential power line I want buried from the pole to my house, and cable lines as well. I've heard ranges from Duke Power will do it free to it costing 800 bucks. I need it to be moved enough so additions won't require moving them 2x. Tell me everything and you will live.

Srsly.

I'm not sure I understand what your scenario involves...

Do you already have a power line and a cable line underground and want them moved, or are you talking about 2 completely new lines?

Are your "additions" already planned out, and do they involve moving the box where the existing lines already come into the house?

[Hawk]

around these parts its a call out to the power company, probably $50 and then they'll move them more you...they don't want you playing with them yourself! Good luck!

[Scrumtrilescent]

Do it yourself.

Cable yes, power, no.

I'm not sure I understand what your scenario involves...

Do you already have a power line and a cable line underground and want them moved, or are you talking about 2 completely new lines?

Are your "additions" already planned out, and do they involve moving the box where the existing lines already come into the house?

They are already there, just need to be buried and at a place where we wouldn't have to move them again if/when we add on. Don't think any box moving for either is involved.

[natty]

I guess I have a somewhat similar situation. The power line to my house comes from a pole that's right in the middle of my back yard. I have no clue why it's there but it's a bad eye sore and will limit my options when I go to build a patio. Can/will duke power come out and move it (or bury it)for me?

[Samuel L. Jackson]

If you already have it ran to the house in the air via pole, I doubt they will put it underground for free... As for the cable line, that should already be buried, or else the cable company should do it for no charge...

[Carolina Husker]

Cable yes, power, no.

pvssy

[cookinwithgas]

Since I work for the power company I get some pics of people and animals post power line move attempt quite often. Don't recommend it.

[Jase]

You'll have to have a utility locating service come out first and find buried objects like water lines, gas lines, sewer lines and dead bodies.

[Niner National]

I'm fairly certain it's not free and I believe they will charge you by the foot to have it done. I have no idea of the rates, but I know if you want to have gas hooked up in Charlotte, PNG charges an absurd amount for each foot of pipe. Wouldn't shock me if Duke were the same way.

[Delhommey]

Since I work for the power company I get some pics of people and animals post power line move attempt quite often. Don't recommend it.

200 amps to freedom, motherfuger.