Powerline Clearing Hobart
Vegetation and Line Clearance in Hobart
Trees R Us Tasmania provides professional powerline clearing Hobart property owners and organisations can arrange when trees or branches are growing close to service lines. Our qualified arborists inspect the site, assess the surrounding vegetation and recommend appropriate clearing work.
Vegetation near powerlines can create safety concerns and may affect access to essential infrastructure. Because of the risks involved, work around service lines should be carefully assessed and completed using suitable equipment and recognised safety procedures.
With more than 40 years of tree industry experience, our team provides vegetation line clearing for residential, commercial and local government clients throughout Hobart and surrounding areas.
Our Vegetation Line-Clearance Services
The exact work required depends on the position of the vegetation, the type of line and the conditions at the property. Our service may include:
- Inspection of trees and surrounding vegetation
- Vegetation clearing according to applicable TasNetworks requirements
- Clearing vegetation along access areas and boundaries
- Advice about ongoing tree maintenance
- Assessment of branches growing towards service lines
- Removal of hazardous or unsuitable branches
- Managing trees that reduce sunlight reaching solar panels
A distribution line usually runs along the street between power poles, while a service line connects that network to your property. You're generally responsible for keeping vegetation on your property clear of the service line, but only a qualified contractor trained to work near live electrical apparatus should carry out work near it..
Clearing Trees for Better Solar Access
Overgrown or poorly positioned branches may prevent sunlight from reaching solar panels, reducing the amount of direct light available during parts of the day. Trees R Us Tasmania can assess vegetation that is shading solar panels and discuss whether selective pruning or clearing may improve solar access, without removing more of the tree than necessary.
Safety and Compliance
Vegetation clearing near service lines presents risks that ordinary garden maintenance doesn't. Trees R Us Tasmania is OHS compliant and uses Safe Work Method Statements where applicable. Our business carries $20 million in Public Liability Insurance, and the team is covered by workers compensation insurance.
Do not cut vegetation near powerlines yourself
If a tree or branch is touching a powerline, stay clear and call TasNetworks immediately on 132 004. If anyone is in danger, call 000.
TasNetworks Trained for Service Line Clearing
Received a letter from TasNetworks asking you to clear vegetation from the service line to your home? Our team can help. Several of our arborists hold the nationally recognised unit UETTDREL14 Working Safely Near Live Electrical Apparatus as a Non-Electrical Worker, completed through TasNetworks’ own training organisation.
All service line clearing is carried out in line with TasNetworks requirements. Call Julian on 0418 246 561 for a free quote.
Why Choose Trees R Us Tasmania?
40+ Years
Practical Experience
$20M
Public Liability Insurance
OHS Compliant
Workers Compensation Cover
Free Quotes
No-Obligation On-Site