Received an Ausgrid defect notice? What it means and what to do next
How to read the notice, how long you have, what the common defects are, and how to get it cleared without drama.
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Level 2 ASP service
Power Pole Replacement on the Central Coast
Ausgrid defect notice? Storm damage? A leaning pole you're worried about? We replace private poles across the Coast - often within the week.
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What is power pole replacement?
If your pole is leaning, rotted at the base, split, or has been tagged by Ausgrid with a defect notice, it must be replaced by a Level 2 ASP electrician. We replace 3-4 private poles every week across the Central Coast, from Peninsula homes in Woy Woy and Umina through to rural blocks in Somersby and Kulnura.
When you need it
- You've received an Ausgrid defect notice (red, yellow or blue sticker).
- Your pole is visibly leaning, split, or the base is soft/rotten.
- A storm has brought down or damaged the pole.
- An insurer has asked for a safety inspection and the pole has failed.
- You're upgrading the property and want the pole renewed before solar or EV work.
Our process
Site inspection
We inspect the existing pole, measure clearances and check the condition of the service line and connections.
Written quote
Fixed quote covering pole, brackets, service line renewal (if needed), excavation, reinstatement and Ausgrid notifications.
Temporary supply (if required)
If the pole must come down before the new one is in, we set up a temporary supply so you're not without power overnight.
Replacement
Pole removed, new pole stood, brackets transferred, service line re-terminated, tested.
Energise & certify
Ausgrid energisation request, CCEW issued, old pole removed from site.
What's included
- Removal and disposal of the existing pole
- New hardwood or steel pole (sized to your span)
- Replacement of service line if corroded or undersized
- All brackets, insulators and connections
- Ausgrid NOSW, EWR and CCEW paperwork
- Temporary supply arrangement where required
Compliance & paperwork
NOSW lodged with Ausgrid, energisation via EWR, defect notice cleared and signed off, and a CCEW issued with your job records.
Across the Central Coast
Power Pole Replacement across the Coast
We deliver power pole replacement to homes, builders and commercial properties across the Central Coast. From Peninsula suburbs like Woy Woy and Umina through the Gosford CBD, Erina and the beaches, up to the Lakes district and Budgewoi.
See some of our most common service areas:
Common questions
Frequently asked
I just got a defect notice - how long do I have?
Most Ausgrid defect notices require rectification within 21 days. A red (priority) sticker shortens that window. Call us today - we usually book defect jobs within the week.
Will my power be off?
We aim for a single planned outage of 2-4 hours. If the work is more complex we can arrange a temporary supply so the interruption is minimised.
Can I replace the pole myself or use a general electrician?
No. Private pole replacement is Level 2 ASP work - only accredited electricians can do it and certify it to Ausgrid.
What happens to the old pole?
We remove it from site and dispose of it through our timber/steel recycling channels. It's included in the quote.
Do you service rural Central Coast areas too?
Yes - Kulnura, Mangrove Mountain, Mount White, the Yarramalong and Dooralong Valleys. Remote travel may add a small component to the quote.
Read before you book
Guides that answer the common questions
Private power poles: who owns them, who maintains them, and what they cost
The rule is simple and often a surprise: the pole on your property is your responsibility. Here is what that involves.
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What a private power pole replacement really costs on the Central Coast in 2026
Starting prices, the six things that change them, and what should be in the quote so you are comparing like with like.
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