Originally Posted By: psiposs This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
The main service wires for the house along with cable and phone wires run across/over the adjacent nieghbors property and through their tree and finally across the street. The wires are forced to take a turn through the tree branches.
Originally Posted By: rmoore This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I use variations of the following…
SAFETY CONCERN and REPAIR: The service drop passes through the large evergreen tree at the front. There is at least one place where limbs are leaning on the conductors. During a wind or snow storm this could cause damage to the service drop resulting in loss of power and possibly very hazardous conditions in the yard. I recommend you contact the utility company regarding this situation. DO NOT ATTEMPT REMOVAL OF THESE LIMBS YOURSELF!
It varies a little depending on the severitty of the situation, but in your photo, which I would call a bad case, I'd be calling for PROMPT REPAIR by the utility company.
-- Richard Moore
Rest Assured Inspection Services
Seattle, WA
www.rainspect.com
Originally Posted By: rgallahorn This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Just food for thought;
This past fall we had two local kids (9 &11) that were injured because they were climbing a dew laden tree that had rubbed the insulation off of the service drop. If I can find the article I will post it, it adds some reality to the reported comment.
Originally Posted By: psiposs This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I was checking over the roof and looking at eaves and just followed the wires over into the tree. Saw the turn it had to take and thought voila! Wouldn’t have seen it from the street. Had to be nearer the wire to look down the length of it.
I’ve been in and around this house many times but no so much with the eyes of an inspector. Amazing how much I found anyway.
Originally Posted By: pdickerson This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I like to keep my comments concise. Get all the necessary info in with as few words as possible. The more text, the less likely it is to be read.
"Power line are contacting tree limbs. This is an electrocution and fire hazard. Recommend contacting the electrical utility and requesting that they trim the tree limbs."
This would show up in my report in red bold print with a photo.