The ranges
| Scenario | From |
|---|---|
| Hardwood replacement, clear access | $2,800 |
| Steel replacement | $3,800 |
| New install, acreage, longer run | $4,500 |
| Service line renewal at the same time | + $600 to $1,400 |
| Rock breaking | + $400 to $900 |
| Traffic control | + $500 to $1,200 |
Hardwood or steel?
Hardwood is cheaper and lasts 25 to 40 years. Steel costs about a thousand more, lasts longer, does not rot or burn, and is the sensible choice on bushfire-prone or termite-prone land, which covers a lot of the Coast's hinterland. If you plan to be in the house a long time, steel usually wins on cost per year.
What is not in a cheap quote
Disposal of the old pole, the Ausgrid notification, the CCEW, and reinstatement of the ground. If a quote is well under the figures above, 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. We can usually give an indicative price the same day and a fixed quote after a free site visit. Pole replacement and new pole installation.
