How To Move A Utility Pole

Step 1

Obtain approval from the local authority to relocate the utility pole. Doing so without prior permission can result in a large fine. Obtain the services of the local authority in cutting off the electricity supply to the utility pole.

Step 2

Position a crane next to the utility pole. Connect the chains onto the crane and affix them to the pole through the metal brackets used as rungs.

Step 3

Use a pneumatic drill to break away the tarmac at the base of the pole. You will need to chip away the concrete at the base of the pole.

Step 4

Step 5

Excavate the hole in the relocated area, and fill the base with six inches of concrete.

Step 6

Use the crane to lift the pole and gently lower it into the new excavation. Use a spirit level to ensure the pole is vertical. Keep the crane in place for two to three hours until the concrete has cured enough to hold the pole straight.

Step 7

Use crushed stone covered with a layer of tarmac to fill in the original hole, using a shovel to ensure it is level with the rest of the footpath.

Step 8

Fill in the rest of the new hole with a layer of stone and tarmac, and use a shovel to ensure the surface is flush with the footpath.

Step 9

Remove the chains. The pole has now been successfully relocated.

Step 10