# Relocating Utility Pole... **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [July 19, 2011, 8:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/relocating-utility-pole/214677 "2011-07-19T08:37:37Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![00zx6r](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/00zx6r/32/7244_2.png) [@00zx6r](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/00zx6r)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2011, 8:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/relocating-utility-pole/214677/1 "2011-07-19T08:37:37Z")
I currently have a utility pole in my backyard running wires to my house and my neighbors’ house. (Utility Pole is located on my property - outside the fence) Was looking to purchase a pool, but seeing how I have wires above my backyard - it seems near impossible. My question is - can I call the Utility Company to possibly relocate my pole, seeing how it is smack dab in the middle/rear of my backyard??? And re-run the wiring to go around the permiters of the house(s). Anyone have any experiece or knowledge with this at all??? ---
**Author:** ![Bakes](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bakes/32/7469_2.png) [@Bakes](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bakes)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2011, 8:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/relocating-utility-pole/214677/2 "2011-07-19T08:46:08Z")
> [@00zx6r"](#): > > My question is - can I call the Utility Company to possibly relocate my pole, seeing how it is smack dab in the middle/rear of my backyard??? And re-run the wiring to go around the permiters of the house(s). Why not just do that? ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2011, 10:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/relocating-utility-pole/214677/3 "2011-07-19T10:05:49Z")
It can be done, pretty sure it’s going to cost you. I think the process is you call the power company to get approval, then you have to pay to have a licensed contractor move the pole and arrange for the power company to turn off the power while the work is being done. Anyone who will be affected by the blackout has to be notified. ---
**Author:** ![00zx6r](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/00zx6r/32/7244_2.png) [@00zx6r](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/00zx6r)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2011, 10:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/relocating-utility-pole/214677/4 "2011-07-19T10:58:20Z")
> [@civichb](#): > > Why not just do that? see below… > [@00zx6r"](#): > > Anyone have any experiece or knowledge with this at all??? ---
**Author:** ![deebo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deebo/32/5218_2.png) [@deebo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deebo)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2011, 2:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/relocating-utility-pole/214677/5 "2011-07-19T14:23:31Z")
You have to do what JayS said ---
**Author:** ![jabbu](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jabbu/32/7446_2.png) [@jabbu](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jabbu)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2011, 4:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/relocating-utility-pole/214677/6 "2011-07-19T16:10:35Z")
$$$$ ---
**Author:** ![Spam16v](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/spam16v/32/5287_2.png) [@Spam16v](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Spam16v)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2011, 4:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/relocating-utility-pole/214677/7 "2011-07-19T16:42:14Z")
> [@jabbu](#): > > $$$$ Go underground, baller stylz. ---
**Author:** ![Hass](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/51bf81/32.png) [@Hass](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Hass)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2011, 5:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/relocating-utility-pole/214677/8 "2011-07-19T17:02:23Z")
I had a utility pole in my backyard made of cedar when I moved here I cut it down, bucked it, split it, then relocated it to my wood pile. Of course there were no wires on it however… So I’m not entirely sure my info is relevant. ---
**Author:** ![00zx6r](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/00zx6r/32/7244_2.png) [@00zx6r](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/00zx6r)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2011, 7:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/relocating-utility-pole/214677/9 "2011-07-20T07:01:52Z")
tried calling yesterday, but apparently i was 5 minutes after they closed… will try again today… ---
**Author:** ![Carbonfiberhooded](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carbonfiberhooded/32/7608_2.png) [@Carbonfiberhooded](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carbonfiberhooded)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2011, 6:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/relocating-utility-pole/214677/10 "2011-07-20T18:33:13Z")
Is power the only thing on it or does it have phone and cable too?? ---
**Author:** ![00zx6r](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/00zx6r/32/7244_2.png) [@00zx6r](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/00zx6r)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2011, 5:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/relocating-utility-pole/214677/11 "2011-07-21T05:34:17Z")
> [@Carbonfiberhooded](#): > > Is power the only thing on it or does it have phone and cable too?? cable i know of, im uncertain if there is phone or not. I called yesterday, and put a “Request” in, should hear back in a week or so. They said that they forward all requests to “the planner.” So we will wait and see… ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2011, 5:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/relocating-utility-pole/214677/12 "2011-07-21T05:40:04Z")
Yeah, I would not expect this to be a very fast process at all. Way too many large companies involved. ---
**Author:** ![00zx6r](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/00zx6r/32/7244_2.png) [@00zx6r](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/00zx6r)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2011, 9:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/relocating-utility-pole/214677/13 "2011-07-21T09:59:35Z")
> [@JayS](#): > > Yeah, I would not expect this to be a very fast process at all. Way too many large companies involved. Well heard back this morning. He left me a voicemail - without looking at it he says, it’ll run around $3,000-$10,000… I’ll let you guys guess what my decision is… ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2011, 10:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/relocating-utility-pole/214677/14 "2011-07-21T10:09:23Z")
Yeah, I expected a number like that. I will say I have an inground pool with wires running through my back yard. There’s probably at least a 10 foot buffer zone though around the pool. The pool has been there a while so who knows if it would even be allowed under current codes. I know if I have the skimmer pole extended and standing by the shallow end I’m always very aware of where the end of the pole is because the wires start getting close. Probably not the best design.