Cover my power lines so I can work near them

Common questions

What may delay the work?

We will always aim to cover your power line on the first visit. However there are occasions where we may require more visits or provide you with an alternate solution, as it's not always possible to cover your power line. Common reasons for why work may be delayed include having a thatched roof, if the power line is attached to the chimney or if there is access issues which may restrict engineers from getting to your power line.   

If your power line cannot be covered then our engineers will discuss the other options available to you. 

 

How much will this cost?

We can cover your overhead power line for free. 

Will this provide complete protection and is the cable safe to touch once covered?

We cover your overhead power line to protect you against incidental contact only, you should always work carefully and safely around our cables. We do not recommend touching any electricity cables as electricity is dangerous. 

Can I install my scaffolding while I wait for you to attend?

No, until we attend, scaffolding should not be installed near any overhead power lines.

Can the cover stay up forever?

For safety reasons we do not leave the cover on permanently because we cannot guarantee that your power line will remain fully insulated due to wear and tear.  The cover is installed to provide you with temporary insulation whilst you complete your work. We can certainly arrange to reinstall them again if you need it.

When will you take the cover down?

Once you finish your work, just let us know and we’ll come out and remove it for you.

 

Will my power go off whilst you do this work?

No, usually we are able to cover overhead power lines live. However we'll talk you through options when we visit. For example if  your power line is not suitable to be covered or you have thatched roof we may have to turn the power off.