If the power company won't disconnect and reconnect the power drop (within a
reasonable period, say 24 hours), I may have to have an electrician do this.
But the one estimate I got was $3000 for that small job.

Thanks again,
--
John English

around here the power company charges 400 bucks to disconnect and
reconnect.

you might consider just putting up a new drop along side the old
powered one, new meter can then pull mewter and finish connections then
have inspected and just ONE trip for power company. plus you will have
power while working.

DO CHECK IN ADVANCE WITH THE INSPECTOR SO YOU KNOW IF THEY WILL DEMAND
UPGRADING TO NEW GROUNDS AND ALL NEW EQUIPTEMENT they may not approve
reuse of old conduit etc etc......

if house burns down and people die their reputation and job is on the
line.....