looking for some cost estimates

[rp performance]

Now I have my building location figured out I am working on all of the costs to convert the loan for construction. Wanted to see if anyone here has some rough costs for running 3 phase to the building location. I guess i am about 800 feet from the pole on the road to the building site. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[loganb]

You need to talk to your electric provider. Some will charge huge rates and want you to pay everything, others will do it for no charge in exchange for a contract for a minimum service charge for X months...all depends on where you are what the local norms are.

Depending on the cost for 3 phase power, many single user home shops have found a rotary phase converter to be a more practical and cost effective solution....something to consider if you haven't already.

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[Stuart in MN]

How long is a string? As loganb said, the only way to find out is to talk to your utility, sincethey all have their own rules and rate structures (plus we don't know where you are.)

 

[rp performance]

I am in Jefferson county WV . I wasn't sure if there was a baseline cost overall

 

[ddawg16]

Ask them about underground.

Reason being, your cost to do the trenching and conduit is minimal compared to them sinking polls up to the property.

 

[loganb]

I am in Jefferson county WV . I wasn't sure if there was a baseline cost overall

Nope...it's entirely based on the local AHJ's(Authority having jurisidiction) rules, the power company practices and even the current loads/age of that line and available power. You're likely not going to have enough of a load to make a difference to the line/other customers but I've seen instances where the line was already at capacity so another meter added triggered upgrades upstream

Another thing that will change is the electric company...large company vs a rural electric co-op/REA. They each have different ways they approach new services like that and they're not all the same.

Do agree with the comment about trenching if it's an option. Even if it was out of pocket to me I'd try and make it work to trench in that line if possible to avoid the poles. Also around me it would have the additional benefit of lessening the chance of ice bringing them down but don't think that's as much of a concern for you.

 

[wyliesdiesels]

No way someone on the internet can give you such an estimate.

You need to call the power co. They are the ones that dictate the rates

 

[rp performance]

Ask them about underground.

Reason being, your cost to do the trenching and conduit is minimal compared to them sinking polls up to the property.

From what i researched under ground can be 5 times more then above.

 

[loganb]

From what i researched under ground can be 5 times more then above.

Depends on if it can be trenched or had to be bored... big difference in cost between the two.

If you remember let us know what the power company tells you

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[930dreamer]

I would love to have real 3 phase power now that I own a shop/land. Probably cheaper in the long run to buy a quality rotary phase converter.

 

[rp performance]

Depends on if it can be trenched or had to be bored... big difference in cost between the two.

If you remember let us know what the power company tells you

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Well i have a lot of rock and it would be at least 800 ft from the pole to the site.

 

[dcg9381]

Ask them about underground.

Reason being, your cost to do the trenching and conduit is minimal compared to them sinking polls up to the property.

Definitely depends on where you live.. Trust me.

OP: No way for us to say unless someone knows your utility provider. Mine gives some "credit" for any new service ($1500) - beyond that, it's on you.

One way to SWAG it, if the utility pole is on your property, estimate the cost of wire and conduit for the required amps over 700'... I can trench 700' in a day, assuming it's s straight shot, a rock saw here is $500/day (my labor).