Level 2 Electrician North Shore

Big gums over the driveway, a service line threading through the branches and another storm on the forecast. On Sydney’s North Shore, tall trees and overhead supply share a lot of the same space. ERIS is a Level 2 Accredited Service Provider on the Ausgrid network. We move overhead supply underground, clear vegetation around private lines, repair damaged services and replace private poles on battle-axe and sloping blocks. We work across the Upper and Lower North Shore, from Chatswood and Willoughby to Lindfield, Pymble and Wahroonga.

Trees and Overhead Lines: Who Trims What?

Ausgrid clears vegetation around its network assets that aren’t on private property, such as street lines on council land. If a tree on your property is growing near the service wire to your house, or near private lines and poles, you’re responsible for keeping it clear. Cutting near a live line is dangerous and must be done by workers accredited to work near overhead powerlines.

Signs your line needs attention:

• Branches touching or resting on the service wire
• The line rubbing on a tree in wind
• A sagging span after a storm
• Bark or leaves building up around the attachment point
• New growth that wasn’t there at the last trim

Converting Overhead Supply to Underground

Taking the service underground removes the line from the tree canopy for good. The job involves trenching or boring from the connection point to the meter box, installing conduit and consumer mains, and connecting at the street pole or pit, subject to Ausgrid’s requirements.

It suits properties where the line crosses large trees, a long driveway or a steep block, or where storms have already caused damage. It also means no more organising someone to trim around the line every year or two. If you’re still deciding, here’s whether underground or overhead power suits your property, and details about our underground power installation.

Level 2 Services Across the North Shore

Overhead service repairs

Damaged service lines, attachment points and brackets repaired and rerun to a safe height. You can find details about our overhead electrical service.

Private poles on battle-axe and sloping blocks

Rear blocks and steep sites often have a private pole carrying the supply down the driveway. We replace and relocate private power poles.

Bushfire defect notices

Parts of Ku-ring-gai and Hornsby back onto bushland, where Ausgrid inspects private poles and lines for bushfire hazards. We repair the items listed on the notice and provide the paperwork.

Tree trimming around live private lines

We trim vegetation around live private lines, or disconnect the supply so your arborist can work safely.

What to Expect When You Get in Touch

• Send the address and photos showing the line, the trees and the route from the street.
• Tell us whether you want repairs, clearance or an underground conversion.
• We inspect the route, the connection point and the meter box position.
• You receive a quote, with options where both overhead and underground are possible.
• Work is completed to Ausgrid’s requirements, including disconnection and reconnection.
• You receive the compliance certificate.

Is This Level 2 Work?

Yes. Service lines, private poles and underground connections all join the Ausgrid network, so the work must be done by an Accredited Service Provider. ERIS holds Level 2 ASP Licence 3022 and Electrical Contractor Licence 204698C.