What Happens When a Tree Hits Your Home's Power Line

A falling tree doesn't just damage your yard. When a large limb or whole tree comes down on the power line connected to your house, it can rip the meter loop, service mast, and weatherhead right off the wall. Sometimes the power goes out immediately. Other times, the utility company cuts your service until a licensed electrician clears the repair. Either way, you're sitting without power and not sure who to call.

That's exactly the kind of situation we handle. When we show up, the first thing we do is a thorough electrical inspection - looking at exactly what got pulled, what got damaged, and what actually needs to be fixed. You'd be surprised how often homeowners get quoted a laundry list of repairs after storm damage. We don't operate that way. We look at what's broken, we tell you what it is, and we fix only what needs to be fixed.

The wiring and hardware that connects your home to the utility line takes a serious beating when a tree falls on it. Stripped and dangling service conductors, a knocked-loose weatherhead, a bent or broken service mast - these aren't things you can ignore or patch temporarily. They're safety hazards, and the power company won't restore your service until they're properly repaired by a licensed electrician.

Our electrical troubleshooting process is straightforward. We assess the full scope of the damage, walk you through what we found, and give you an honest picture of what the repair involves. No pressure. No upselling. Losing power is already stressful enough - the last thing you need is an electrician trying to take advantage of the situation.

If a tree has come down on your service line and you're dealing with damaged electrical equipment on your home, give us a call. We're licensed, insured, and we'll shoot you straight from the moment we pull up.