Line cover-up

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Line cover-up process

Do you need Hydro One to cover up a line?

Customers and contractors conducting work in the vicinity of power lines may be required to cover up those lines in order to conduct work safely. To determine if power lines are owned by Hydro One or to request a line cover-up, please contact us.

Line cover-up process

Step 1

Contact us to request a line cover-up. Please submit your request at least 15 business days in advance of your target start date to allow sufficient time to review and schedule.

Step 2

Initial assessment by Hydro One

A technician may be required to visit your work site for an initial assessment. This assessment is conducted to determine the equipment and labour required to conduct the line cover-up.

Step 3

Cost estimate and contract

Our team will develop and provide a contract outlining the terms and conditions, scope of work, timeline and cost.

Step 4

Sign contract and pay fee

Review the terms of the work and return the signed contract along with your payment. Payment can be made at one of our Field Business Centres or by mail with a cheque or credit card.

Step 5

Site visit and work day

Our field team will conduct the line cover-up on the date and time agreed upon, using fibreglass materials. The line cover-up may not exceed 70 metres on either side of the work location.

Step 6

Remove line cover-up

The maximum duration of a line cover-up is 30 days. At the completion of your work, or the 30-day limit, our team will remove the line cover-up. If a longer duration is required, please discuss this upfront with the technician during the initial assessment.

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