Low Hanging Power Lines

Overhead lines that sag too low — over a driveway, roof or yard — are a real hazard for vehicles, ladders and anyone working nearby. A dropping service line can also signal a failing point of attachment. Sydney Power Group (SPG) is a Level 2 ASP responding 24/7 across Greater Sydney.

Keep vehicles, ladders, pool poles and machinery well clear of low lines — contact can be fatal. If a line is hanging dangerously low over an access way, call SPG on 0466 125 125 for an urgent assessment.

When a Line Sags Too Low

Service lines can droop over time as attachments loosen, brackets corrode, or a nearby pole leans. Storms and tree contact accelerate it. The danger is clearance — a truck, caravan, ladder or tradesperson can make contact with a line that's dropped below the safe height.

Low lines are often an early sign of a weakening point of attachment that could progress to a service line pulled off house.

Restoring Safe Clearance

We assess the private overhead mains, the attachment point and the pole to find why the line has sagged, then re-tension or re-terminate it to restore compliant clearance. Where the network's span is involved, we coordinate with Ausgrid, Endeavour Energy or Essential Energy.

If a leaning power pole is the cause, we address that too — a low line is often a symptom of a bigger structural issue.

Raise the Line — Call SPG

Don't risk a strike from a low line over your property. Call SPG on 0466 125 125 now for an assessment, or book emergency help.

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