"Andy & Carol" wrote in message
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I need to have my power lines replaced outside the house. They are about 60
yrs. old,
and some of the insulation is flaking off. They are going through a tree.
This is the 3 wires
that go from the meter to the pole. The power company said it will cost
$325.00 to do
the job! This is their equipment! Is this common practice today?

Andy

If it is their wires, then YOU don't have a need. Maybe a want, but why a
need? Their wire, their problem.

In most cases, the wire from the pole to the house are your wires, not
theirs. All things considered, it is not a bad price. If they are your
wires, you can have your own electrician replace them but I'm guessing it
will cost more than their price.