Exterior pole/service

Specific Inspection Topics Electrical Inspections
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This pole/service drop was on the property. First, the service wires for the home, were contacting the metal conduit on the side of pole. Now, wouldn’t wind/wire movement be a potential concern due to wires possibly becoming abraded on metal edges? Secondly, the pole definitely has a “lean” to it. Would you comment on this stuff? Would you want to know if you were buying house? Should I just mention and tell them to consult with electrical provider?
I realize that somethings are out of our scope, however, if its a potential concern/problem, I’ll let them know. I would want to know if I were a buyer.

Any helpful comments/insight is always appreciated.

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2

Personally, I might only make a comment on the pole if that is the service to the home; however, I would also probably note the number onthe pole and report it to the PoCo myself.

3

Not sure why you would be looking at something that typically belongs to the power company.

4

If this was the service/pole at your house would you say anything to power company?

5

As a home inspector it is not my concern. If I saw it I would recommend that the buyer call the power company.

6

What Greg said. Around here about 40% of the poles lean that way from Hurricane Ivan. Folks refer to it as the “Ivan lean”.

7

I always include observations of the visible portions of the electrical service because it is my client who will be unhappy if it fails, whether or not required by the SOP.