Trees and overhead powercables

pmartin86

Afternoon all

There are some trees at the front of my property, evergreen type, not sure of exact species, that have grown a massive amount over the last years ive lived here (at least 3 foot) and as a result are now within a few inches of an overhead power line. What do i need to do to rectify this? I don't fancy touching them myself as I prefer not to be electrocuted! Can I get any normal tree-cutter to do it or would wester utilities or something simular do the work? (I live in west wales if that helps?) how much should I expect to pay?

Regards
Paul

cyclonebri1

Your local supply won't be uninsulated so don't worry too much.

The tree feller of your choice will be in the know, just ensure he is insurance protected.

£200 fells and takes away a 30ft x 2ft dia conifer around here, I asked for a quote last year.

Gloomendoom

pmartin86 wrote: »

Afternoon all

There are some trees at the front of my property, evergreen type, not sure of exact species, that have grown a massive amount over the last years ive lived here (at least 3 foot) and as a result are now within a few inches of an overhead power line. What do i need to do to rectify this? I don't fancy touching them myself as I prefer not to be electrocuted! Can I get any normal tree-cutter to do it or would wester utilities or something simular do the work? (I live in west wales if that helps?) how much should I expect to pay?

Regards
Paul

The electricity board did the ones in the lane where I live. I remember because they turned the power off all day while they did it.

Barny1979

Best to speak to the respective Utility, they will be able to advise. If you do any work near their assets and damage is caused or their is damage that coincides with your work, you may have a big bill.

force_ten

cyclonebri1 wrote: »

Your local supply won't be uninsulated so don't worry too much.

The tree feller of your choice will be in the know, just ensure he is insurance protected.

£200 fells and takes away a 30ft x 2ft dia conifer around here, I asked for a quote last year.

What makes you say that ?

I live in mid wales and around here you will find more un insulated local supplies than ABC local supply

www2.nationalgrid.com/UK/Safety/Trees-and-vegetation-near-overhead-power-lines/

you will see in that link it says

All vegetation clearance work beneath and adjacent to overhead electricity lines must be carried out by specially trained staff

the power company will employ specialist contractors for power line clearance so best thing you could do is find a non emergency number for western utilities and raise your concerns with them

ROY47

cyclonebri1 wrote: »

Your local supply won't be uninsulated so don't worry too much.

The tree feller of your choice will be in the know, just ensure he is insurance protected.

£200 fells and takes away a 30ft x 2ft dia conifer around here, I asked for a quote last year.

Worst bit of advice I have ever seen on here :eek: :eek:

Call

http://www.westernpower.co.uk/Contact-us.aspx

And get proper advise

Davesnave

Western Power should be monitoring the trees, but obviously, with many thousands of miles of cable they could miss yours.

As above, give them a ring. They will take whatever action is required and they won't charge to fell or prune trees around distribution cables.