What decides the price
| Factor | Effect on cost |
|---|---|
| Job type | Like-for-like replacement is cheapest; a new pole where none existed, with a longer run, is dearest |
| Pole material and height | Steel costs more than hardwood; 11m costs more than 8.5m |
| Ground | Sand is quick; sandstone needs a breaker and adds time |
| Access | The pole truck needs to get close; tight or steep sites take longer |
| Service line | Renewing a worn line at the same time adds to the job but avoids a second visit |
| Traffic control | Required for street-facing poles; adds to the job |
Hardwood or steel?
Hardwood and steel poles are both available, with the most suitable option depending on the site, installation requirements and surrounding environment. Steel does not rot or burn, which matters on bushfire-prone or termite-prone land, and that covers a lot of the Coast's hinterland. We assess the property and recommend the pole type that suits the installation.
What is not in a cheap quote
Disposal of the old pole, the Ausgrid notification, the CCEW, and reinstatement of the ground. If one quote is well under the others, check what has been left out. The full cost guide lists everything a proper quote should include.
Getting an actual number
Send a photo of the pole and its surroundings so we know what we are looking at, then we give you a fixed, detailed quote after a free site visit. Pole replacement and new pole installation.
