You are going to need an electrician.

That's what I told the buyers of this home.

It all started out with the inspection outside of the service line coming to the home.

As you can see in the first picture it's been trying to go on vacation.

Bent electrical mast.

Could part of the problem be the tree that is on the supply lines to the home?

Power lines through the tree.

The tree has pushed and pulled on the supply lines till the mast has been bent beyond repair.

Now the mast needs to be replaced with a new straight mast.

Remember the rule of thumb is the "five foot rule".

Keep tree limbs back at least five feet from any and all power lines.

Remember when the wind blows the tree will too. It will push anything in the limbs path "out of the way".

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Hello Liane,

It's a shame a small problem led to this.

But look at the next post about the electrical inside the home.

Best, Clint McKie
7:50pm • #43
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Hello Marshall.

I have seen this in Michigan when I was there inspecting homes.

I hope we don't get this bad here. LOL

Have a great night.

Best, Clint McKie
7:53pm • #44
480,757 Points 59 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Hi Gene,

I see it here too.

Especially on the flat roofs with parapet walls.

Have a good evening.

Best, Clint McKie
7:57pm • #45
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Hello Kristina,

Yes I have seen that too.

I tell owners all the time not to plant a tree over any lines that are on the property.

They don't listen at all.

Have a great night,

Best, Clint McKie
8:02pm • #46
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Bury the line.  With the age of the house, the whole thing  probably needs to be updated.
7:54am • #47
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Hi Clint, you going to need a great electrician and one that knows how to work with high voltage!
9:09am • #48

I second the motion. Don't fix it, spend the extra money to go underrground and leave the tree.
9:48am • #49
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Hi Lyn,

I would, but it's not my call.

The new buyers will have to deal with the lines.

Thanks for the comment.

Best, Clint McKie
3:06pm • #50
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Clint, great advice, and my inspector talks about the 5 foot rule too!   Good to keep us informed!
5:59am • #51
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Good reminder, Clint. They can be a danger to the electrical wiring. Have a sunny Saturday.
6:03am • #52
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Hi Bob,

All electricians need to know how to work with high voltage.

If they don't they need to find a different profession. LOl

Have a good weekend.

best, Clint McKie

 
7:34am • #53
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Hey Wayne,

I would leave the tree alone and go underground with the incoming service.

But that would be up to the new owners.

I'm sure the sellers don't want to foot the bill to go underground.

Have a great day off today.

Best, Clint Mckie 
7:44am • #54
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Hello Joan,

The five foot ruls is everywhere.

It's a good thing too. There are way too many homes with power lines through trees. Get a good wind storm and bam, you need to reinstall the power lines. CHA CHING.

Have a good day in Denver.

Best, Clint McKie
7:47am • #55
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Hi Toni,

More than you can imagine.

Most home owners never get an inspection outside of selling the home or even not then.

They want the buyers to pay.

Have a great day in New Port Richey, Florida.

Best, Clint McKie
7:50am • #56
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Makes me wonder if the stress at the base of the mast has caused an opening in the roof that has or may allow water to find its way into the house??
9:36pm • #57
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Hi John,

This could be a contributing factor.

There was so much sealant with no boot.

Hard to make a call like that. In any case it needs to be repaired.

Thanks for the comment. Have a great Sunday in California.

Best, Clint McKie
11:23am • #58
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Hi Clint.

I enjoyed reading your post.
2:22pm • #59
JUN
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Thank you Joshua,

Just trying to inform home buyers and sellers on what to look for when looking to buy or sell a home.

Have a great day in New York City,

Best, Clint McKie
4:08am • #60
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Yep. It's time for a new mast. Actually it's past time.
6:41pm • #61
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Hi Tigard,

Yep, It looks like the leaning tower of Pisa. LOL

There needs to be a better upright pole heavier duty than the last. I personally would have went underground with it.

Have a good day my friend.

Best, Clint Mckie
4:11am • #62

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