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Alteration of ESB Networks' service cables

Sometimes, your electricity service may need to be relocated due to building work you are carrying out or other circumstances.

A service alteration involves a change to the service bringing electricity to a premises. 

Types of service alterations

O/H
Overhead

An overhead service alteration involves the service that runs overhead from a pole to the premises, often attached to the chimney or gable end.

U/G
Underground

An underground service alteration involves the service that runs underground from a pole or minipillar to the premises.

Useful information

How to apply

To apply for a service alteration:

 

 

Please have your Meter Point Reference Number (MPRN) to hand.

 

If the ESB Networks meter is also being relocated, ESB Networks need to be advised at the time of the request for the service alteration.  

 

If the service cable is being relocated underground, your contractor will need to install an underground duct for the cables to run through. You will need to inform ESB Networks when the duct is ready.  

 

Your electrical contractor will need to do whatever internal wiring alterations are necessary to relocate the meter to the new position. A completion certificate must then be submitted by the contractor when they have this work done.  

 

Once the payment, wiring cert and ducting (if applicable) have been received, we will complete the service alteration within 5 to 6 weeks.

Service alteration charges

There is a charge for a service alteration which must be paid in advance.


  • Standard service alterations
  • Standard service alteration changes cover moving a small pole, single underground/overhead connection to the meter. A further charge may apply where additional work is required. Any additional costs will be quoted by your local ESB Networks office and invoiced separately.
  • Non-standard alterations
  • Costs will be quoted by your local ESB Networks office.
  • Commercial premises alterations
  • Costs will be quoted by your local ESB Networks office.
Make a payment

Once you have your quote, you can pay in the way that suits you best. When making payment please have your quotation to hand for reference number purposes. 

 

  • Pay by post: Post a cheque, bank draft or postal order to: 

     

ESB Networks DAC 

Accounts Receivable 

Sarsfield Road 

Wilton 

Cork 

Ireland 

Licence No FCK 724 

 

FREEPOST 

 

  • Pay over the phone. 

Please see pay an ESB Networks' invoice page for more information. 

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