Hi all.

 

I'm planning on replacing the wooden shed in the picture attached with a block garage at some point in the near future. My main concern is how I will get power to it? And was wondering if anyone on here had any advice?

 

The house is currently powered by an armoured cable (above ground) from the utility pole in the picture.

 

I'd like to avoid digging a trench from the house down where the garage would be. Would it be possible to run a new line from the utility pole to the garage?

 

Thanks in advance.

In a word. NO

 

The overhead cable belongs to the DNO (network operator) and is before your electricity meter.  Any power to the new garage would have to come from the house somehow.

Why would the trench be difficult to dig?

I think it would be technically possible to get a second supply to your garage from your pole but would require a second meter/supply.  Your DNO would advise you but that would be expensive and they’d probably have to trench the supply from the pole. Or put in an additional pole next to your garage.  All very expensive trenching a supply from your house would be much cheaper.  Or alternatively solar and battery charging for the garage if you need power.  If just light then some sort of solar lighting.

 

per previous reply why not trench from the house. Much easier & cheaper ?

You could make your path to the garage slabs on a loose gravel base, and run it in the gravel.