Cost to Trim Tree Branches Away From Power Lines
Trimming tree branches away from power lines means identifying whether growth is near high-voltage lines or a home’s low-voltage service drop, then coordinating with the local utility company. The work is hard because contact with lines can cause electrocution, while falling branches can injure people or damage utility infrastructure.
Common reasons homeowners do this job
- Branches are growing toward power lines.
- Tree growth is close to high-voltage lines.
- Branches are near the home’s low-voltage service drop.
- A branch presents a reported hazard near utility infrastructure.
- Falling branches could cause injury or damage utility infrastructure.
DIY or call a pro?
This job belongs to a professional: a licensed professional should handle trimming near power lines because contact with the lines can cause electrocution. High-voltage lines must be handled only by utility professionals. Contact the local utility company to report the hazard and obtain guidance before any work is considered.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I trim branches near power lines myself?
- Hire a professional. A licensed professional should do this work because of the electrocution risk, and utility professionals must handle high-voltage lines. The local utility company should be contacted first for guidance about the hazard.
- What makes tree trimming near power lines cost more?
- The price can rise with the job’s size and the number of individual trees, labor time, materials, and haul-away or disposal of removed branches. Small jobs may also include a minimum or trip charge.
- What should be checked before branches are cut near a line?
- First identify whether the branches are near high-voltage lines or the home’s low-voltage service drop. Report the situation to the local utility company and ask for guidance, including whether temporary service disconnection is needed.
- How are branches directed away from power lines?
- The pruning approach is directional: remove only branches growing toward the lines. Smaller branches are removed first, working from the top down.
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