3,430,182
I would contact the utility company. In my area, there is a list of contractors that work with the city and the utility company ... making the costs and the timeframes for completion a little more certain and much less of a crapshoot.
Good luck!
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Jeff Pearl
Lovettsville, VA
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Inna Ivchenko
Encino, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
5,584,639
I'm sure the utility company will be able to give you direction on it....and then your building dept. will require you to pull permits for whatevery you're doing.... the electrical inspector in your town/city will need to inspect ... probably after the disconnect and then again the reconnection....
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Jeff Pearl
Lovettsville, VA
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Inna Ivchenko
Encino, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
1,100,939
Keven, aren't you a power company manager? 😉 I seem to recall having heard that. So you probably know the process for your area? Forgive me if I'm wrong. There are some real gossips around here. LMAO
For my area, it would begin with an email to our local power company's engineering department, to get somebody out there to evaluate it. The property owner would then need to pay a deposit which would be non-refundable and apply toward the final costs, should they decide to go through with the project.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Inna Ivchenko
Encino, CA
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
509,499
Never experience this but I would start with the utility company.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
2,521,400
I have not Kevin but I'm interested in seeing others answers. Thanks for asking the question.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
921,504
All real estate is local.
In my slice of Fl paradise, when all players have given their blessing, cost will be $250 per linear foot and yep, you buy the new enclosure also. The shutoff is usually complimentary for existing houses but new construction may be hit with initiation fee. Duke Energy likes $350. I incurred the additional cost of removing the existing pole that delivered the service initially.
All of this should be familiar to the contractor doing the work and the contractor should need no guidance. DO NOT create a situation where the contractor assumes others will be doing something that should be their responsibility only.
Here in Florida, is it essential to determine if the contractor will subbing any of the work. If so, require subs to sign release before coming on property. You could end up paying for the work twice.
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Keven Hoopiiaina
Salt Lake City, UT
6,687,212
Contact your utility company, it may cost you a lot, if it is even possible. More often builders adjust their plans and move the structure.
Now is this new construction, or a repair on an existing structure? your question hints toward both.
On existing buildings where a power line or gas line just needs to be pulled back temporarily this is a common thing and often does not even involve a significant charge.
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
1,258,819
You need to contact the local utility company and get their input have them handle.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
2,230,207
I have not Keven.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
424,263
Public Utility? They are in charge and have the easments - call and ask about their written permission and their permit costs. Assuming you can trench this under a concrete foundation is not for a DIY you must hire a general contractor who has experience with all the entities. Can't tell you costing without knowing:
how deep
how long
how many other properties you will disturb
time it takes to jack the foundation up and pour new one
General idea- 30 feet more than 24 inches deep- if your climate snows you may be required to go 36 inches deep I don't know your codes. A guess for a new power line unobstructed dig $20000. Plus jacking house up and finding more surprises maybe the house cracks in half? I'm going with $60000 for 2000 square foot single story house in dirt that is not granite without winding around gas lines and cable and some bomb shelter for a guess
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
8,150,778
The power company will give you advice.
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
933,048
Yes, just did it. Power company has to be notified. Miss utility marks underground lines here, and electrician should be involved. Most builders and contractors are familiar with the process.
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
2,848,479
Red-tape, big bucks and time....Settle in and down on this one. You'll learn
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
1,870,453
I faint at the thought .... no suggestions.
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
5,311,875
Sorry, no experience. And I'm sure costs vary greatly by location.
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
5,115,057
Sorry no clue.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
662,473
In our area for power lines call Miss Utility , foundation problems consult an Engineer
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
1,650,342
No, not me. But in Los Angeles it would be super expensive and time consuming.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
1,443,778
I have not had this kind of problem. I am thinking the cure will be expensive.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
3,266,105
Contact the local City or County Building Department for more information Keven. They have what you will need or can point you in the right direction in order for you to make an informed decision.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
2,708,028
Primary power line running through a neighborhood, or just the secondary drop to that particular house? Relocating a primary line will be a very expensive and time-consuming bureaucratic hurdle (if even allowed). Relocating the secondary will be more feasible.
Talk with a local electric contractor, and with the utility provider.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
5,487,078
I had one in NC that had to be moved for a pool and the utility company took care of it because it was running (oblique) across the property and they agreed it would prevent future building on the lot. They didn't charge the owners but, I don't know what your utility company or city permitting requires.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
1,231,853
Call the utility company. Good luck.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
5,482,888
Contact the utility company and see if they would consider relocating the line. If so, what would be the charge?
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
5,774,100
Keven,
You have quite a bit of advice here. A
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Keven Hoopiiaina
Salt Lake City, UT
1,713,581
Consult with your broker.
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
75,426
I haven't Keven.
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
1,751,737
No experience but keep us updated on the progress, costs and outcome please
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
3,416,372
I did last year and we had to pay for them to move it.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
5,167,137
I have no experience but would contact the utility company for starters. Who is going to pay for this, if it's allowed?
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
1,262,352
Contact the utility company, city for permits.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
4,434,227
1,045,965
Cost will vary greatly and often local permits will be expensive too... you need to contact a local electrical contractor for estimates Keven Hoopiiaina
6,003,885
8,596
Thanks all for your great responses. The power company responded and they checked their mapping - turns out, the underground conduit was abandoned (no live line present) and the service line had already been relocated since it was damaged years ago. The foundation work can be repaired without impacting any utility lines. Unfortunately, the foundation work needed will be quite extensive, so we decided to move on to keep searching for another candidate. At least the owners now know what they need to do to get it sold.
3,986,473
5,199,691
1,538,464
Interesting question. I've not had this situation before. The only foundation repair I've had to do was on a house with above ground utilities. I'd suggest reaching out to your power provider. I do recommend renting a bobcat type tool to do the trenching. Much quicker, easier and (usually) cheaper than having people dig by hand.