When you plant trees, look up, there may be a power line above. In a few short years, your little trees have grown into and around the power lines, causing those annoying flickers that have your clocks going 12… 12… 12… Trees also grow wild on vacant grounds, road right-of-ways, and in forested areas. They too, present a serious problem on those windy days.
In order to maintain trouble-free trees, Sheffield Utilities has a tree trimming crew. These workers will travel the entire system shaping, trimming, and cutting troublesome trees and brush. If you notice that trees in your area are becoming potential problems to power lines, give us a call and our crew will respond ASAP.
To report trees growing into power lines or to request a temporary disconnect please call (256) 248-2745.
Sheffield Utilities maintains a minimum of 30 feet around primary lines when performing Right of Way clearing. Trimming around service lines is minimal and will only be performed during routine maintenance activities unless limbs are exerting excessive pressure on the lines. Customers who wish to remove trees around their service lines can request a temporary disconnect the day before the tree removal.
Transformers and junction boxes for underground power need to remain clear for maintenance as well. Please do not plant trees or shrubs within 5 feet of this equipment to allow access for maintenance.
Just a reminder that brush and debris from storms or power outages will not be cleaned up by the utility.