• Overview
• Move an existing pole or electricity line
• Housing Development - Business Park - new build
• Single house or commercial unit - new build
• Move meter location
• Disconnect supply for building work
• Unmetered connections
• Increase/decrease supply (MIC)
• Regulatory Bodies

Move an existing pole or electricity line

In some circumstances you may wish to ask us to move an electricity pole or an overhead electricity line. This may arise if:

• You are building a premises close to an existing pole or line.
• You are building a premises in the vicinity of existing network.

How to move an electricity line or pole

To move an electricity line or pole, follow these steps:

Step 1	Call the ESB Networks Call Centre to get the address of the ESB Networks office which will deal with the request. Call 1850 372 757
Step 2	Obtain an Ordnance Survey map (scale 1:2500-1:10560) that shows the location your site. Obtain a detailed site plan (scale 1:100-1:500) showing the layout of the new, plus any existing, building. Mark the location of the line or pole with a red pen. Photocopies are acceptable.
Step 3	Write to the ESB Networks' office (enclosing the map and site plan) to ask that the line or pole be moved.
Step 4	In cases where you are constructing a new house, a new building or an extension to an existing house, you must also enclose details of your planning permission.

Forms and other useful downloads & links

• Duct certificate (PDF 117Kb)
  In order for the construction programme to proceed, you must provide a signed form confirming that the service duct, meter cabinet and earth trench (where required) have been installed in accordance with ESB specification and are now ready. You can also text the word DUCT and your MPRN to 087-7526666 to confirm compliance to this specification.
• Schedule of Standard Charges for Distribution Services and Third Party Damage (PDF 131Kb)
  This document sets out the standard charges for a range of services provided by ESB Networks to users of the Distribution System. The document also sets out the standard charges for repairs to ESB Networks' underground cables, electrical equipment and overhead networks damaged by third parties.
• Code of Practice in relation to access to land and/or premises (PDF 98Kb)
  This document provides information to landowners (and premises owners) concerning their rights when dealing with ESB when entry to land or premises is required for the purposes surveying, construction, maintenance and meter reading.
• National Code of Practice (PDF 1.2Mb)
  This document explains the arrangements at the interface point between the electricity network and customer equipment for a range of electricity connection situations. It has been written to assist electricians, electrical consultants and engineers with their work.

Find information on the location of ESB Networks' cables, poles and lines

Find information about ESB Networks' charges for connecting to the distribution system

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