Who to contact with trees next to power lines

[jim log]

Who would I need to contact to undertake a job in Cheshire where the tree is running through electricity lines. My understanding is that they send someone out to monitor you and make sure you're working safely?

[MATTMOSS]

You have to notify the local electric board- electricity northwest? You may need to have the line shut down, if so it will take months.

[MATTMOSS]

They may even do it for you as part of thier rounds.

[10 Bears]

They may even do it for you as part of thier rounds.

 

Yes, I have found this to be the case most often - however the work they do is purely clearance from the lines (or total removal), so the owner may not end up with the nice neat job they wanted before the EB were called in. They do this for free though which is a bonus to the owner - less so if you are looking to get paid!

[10 Bears]

I think this is ENW's number: Connections team - 0800 048 1820

[jim log]

Thanks for the info, I'll make a call tomorrow. That was what I've always told clients when quoting for trees by power lines but this chap said they advised him to seek a private firm to do the work, either way i'm not to bothered because its an awkward dismantle.

[Paul Cleaver]

Where in Cheshire. Scottish power have a lot of Cheshire

[10 Bears]

Scottish power are a supplier, ie sell you the electricity. ENW are a distribution network operator, ie are responsible for the network infrastructure. So, do you mean you may be covered by SP Energy NEtwork in your area? You need to contact the DNO, not a supplier.

 

Perhaps this very course map could help you decide? Distribution Network Operator Companies | National Grid

[tree79]

Scottish power are a supplier, ie sell you the electricity. ENW are a distribution network operator, ie are responsible for the network infrastructure. So, do you mean you may be covered by SP Energy NEtwork in your area? You need to contact the DNO, not a supplier.

 

Perhaps this very course map could help you decide? Distribution Network Operator Companies | National Grid

 

Scottish power are both suppliers and distributors (think the also generate to) I've spent a few year on the sp network in Cheshire clearing lines.

Throught most of Cheshire was Scottish power (used to manweb) but they are network operator in that area I would give them a call

Edited October 27, 2016 by tree79

[jim log]

I got in touch with Electricity NW in the end who started a case, sounds like a process which will take a couple of months and they either fell the tree like was mentioned or sort out arrangements for us to do it.