If you have a rural property, it might be because you're interested in living far away from other neighbours. This does not mean that you don't want to enjoy all of the comforts of home, however. With many rural properties, there is no electric service installed yet. However, if you'd like to have power installed on your rural property, these tips can help.
Choose the Right Property
First of all, if you have not yet purchased a rural property, it's not a bad idea to keep things like power installation in mind when you're deciding which property you want to purchase. For example, if you can find a rural property that already has power, this can save you money and hassle. If this is not an option, then you may want to choose a rural property that has power lines nearby. Then, installation should be faster and more affordable than if there weren't any power lines anywhere nearby.
Consider the Benefits of Traditional Electricity
As someone who is interested in living on a rural property, you might have thought about going off the grid and having your own power source. For example, you might be interested in setting up solar panels or wind turbines so you can create your own energy. However, this might not be as good of an idea as going with traditional power through a power company. Many people find that solar panels and wind turbines simply are not as reliable as traditional electricity, for example. Additionally, if you choose to sell your property in the future, potential buyers might be concerned if there is no traditional electricity at the property.
Work With a Power Installation Company
When preparing to install power on your property, you will need to work with a power installation company. If you choose the right power installation company, you should be able to count on them to help you with everything related to installing power on your property. For example, they can help with drawing out the plans for installing power poles and power lines.
Be Prepared Financially
Of course, there is typically a cost that goes along with installing power on your residential property. How much this will cost will depend on things like how far the power lines have to run. You should be able to get more information about how much the project will cost before the power installation company ever begins their work, and there might be financing options or payment plans that you can use to help cover the cost, too.
Share18 January 2022
Heya. I’m Jim. I am an electrical assistant in an open cut mine. I help keep generators maintained and operating, and ensure that electrical installations are safe. I work with extremely high voltages, so safety is a priority. I was an assistant for a household electrical contractor. Whilst it is more exciting to work with industrial electricians, being a general electrical assistant had its moments. Once, when working in a roof cavity, I was bitten by a rat! Friends and family often ask me to do electrical jobs and I worry about their ignorance when it comes to electrical installation and the importance of hiring a qualified professional. There are some jobs I simply won’t touch because I lack the expertise. I hope this blog makes people aware of the types of electrical work and general care which must be taken when working around electricity. Please read and stay safe!