Trees touching the line to your house are a fire and safety risk — especially during wet season storms. Express Trees Darwin provides tree trimming near power lines Darwin homeowners need to keep their service line clear. [CONFIRM what work the team is authorised to do near lines before publishing]
Never try to trim near powerlines yourself. Electricity can jump to branches, ladders and tools without contact.
Trees Near Service Lines in Darwin — what's included
- Trimming trees growing towards your private service line
- Clearing overhanging branches above the line to your house
- Advice on when Power and Water needs to be involved
- Clean-up and green waste removal
When you need this service
- Branches are touching or close to the line from the pole to your house.
- Palms or trees are growing up under the line.
- Before cyclone season, to reduce the risk of the line being torn down.
Who's responsible for trees near powerlines?
Property owners are responsible for keeping trees clear of their own service line — the line running from the pole to the house. For network powerlines along the street and road reserve, Power and Water manages clearance through its own contractors. If a tree is touching the main street lines, contact Power and Water.
If a line is down or a tree is on a line, stay well away and call Power and Water on 1800 245 090.
Our process
Free quote
Call Danny or fill in the form. We'll book a time to look at the job, usually within 24 hours.
Assess
We check the tree's health, lean, access, nearby buildings and service lines, and give you a clear fixed quote.
Safe work
Our crew works to a safe work method — rigging, lowering and controlled drops away from your property.
Clean-up
We chip the green waste, rake and blow the area, and leave your yard tidier than we found it.
Safety & insurance
Every job is planned before a saw starts. Our crew wears full PPE, uses proper rigging and lowering gear, and sets up exclusion zones to keep you, your neighbours and your property safe. We're fully insured, so you're covered if the unexpected happens. [ADD INSURANCE DETAILS IF DESIRED]
Trees Near Service Lines FAQs
Can I trim near the powerline myself?+
No. Never DIY near powerlines — it's extremely dangerous.
Who looks after the street powerlines?+
Power and Water manages clearance around its network lines on the road reserve. Contact them directly.
Who's responsible for the line to my house?+
The property owner is responsible for keeping trees clear of their service line from the pole to the house.
What if a tree has brought down a line?+
Stay clear and call Power and Water on 1800 245 090 immediately.