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Service Mast and Meter Base Repair · Texas

Service Mast and Meter Base Repair in Texas

Service mast repair fixes the pipe, weatherhead and meter base that bring the utility's overhead line into your home. When storms or falling limbs damage them, a licensed electrician usually has to repair them before the utility will restore power.

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Service Mast and Meter Base Repair across Texas

Service Mast and Meter Base Repair in Dallas, TX

In Dallas, hail and spring windstorms do much of the damage to service masts and meter bases, especially in older neighborhoods such as Lakewood, Oak Cliff and the M Streets, where mature trees overhang overhead drops. Oncor owns the lines and meter and handles disconnects and reconnects, while the mast, weatherhead and meter base are typically the homeowner's to fix.

Older ranch homes often have 100 amp services and limited breaker space, which becomes a problem when owners add an EV charger, a pool or a larger AC system. Some homes from the late 1960s and early 1970s have aluminum branch wiring.

Service Mast and Meter Base Repair in Fort Worth, TX

Fort Worth sits in one of the most hail-prone parts of the country, and spring storms regularly crack meter base covers, dent masts and tear down overhead drops in tree-lined neighborhoods such as Fairmount, Arlington Heights and Ryan Place. Oncor owns the lines and meter, and while it will disconnect and reconnect, the mast, weatherhead and meter base on the house are usually the owner's responsibility.

Historic homes on the near south side often carry wiring from several eras, while 1950s and 1960s ranches may have 100 amp panels with no spare space. New construction in the north brings EV chargers, outdoor kitchens and pool equipment.

What service mast and meter base repair involves

On a home with overhead service, the utility's drop runs to a weatherhead on top of a metal mast, down through the mast to the meter base, and from there to your panel. In most areas, the utility owns the drop and the meter, while the mast, weatherhead, meter base and service entrance cable belong to the homeowner.

That split matters after a storm. If a limb pulls the line down and bends the mast or tears the meter base off the wall, the utility can make the area safe, but it typically will not reconnect until an electrician repairs the homeowner's side and, in many places, the work passes inspection.

Signs to look for

  • A service mast bent, leaning or pulled away from the roof or wall
  • A meter base hanging loose, cracked or rusted through
  • A torn or sagging line where it meets the house
  • Flickering lights or partial power after a storm
  • The utility telling you to have an electrician repair the service before reconnecting

What moves the price

  • Whether the mast, meter base or both need replacing
  • Damage to the roof or siding where the mast mounts
  • Bringing grounding and clearances up to current code
  • Whether a service upgrade is done at the same time
  • After-hours or storm-surge demand
  • Permit and inspection fees

Service Mast and Meter Base Repair in Texas: questions

Where in Texas is service mast and meter base repair common?

Our local notes cover Dallas, Fort Worth. In Dallas, hail and spring windstorms do much of the damage to service masts and meter bases, especially in older neighborhoods such as Lakewood, Oak Cliff and the M Streets, where mature trees overhang overhead drops.

Who issues permits for service mast and meter base repair in Texas?

The city or county building department where the home is. Dallas: Electrical permits in Dallas come from the city's Development Services department; suburbs such as Plano, Garland and Irving issue their own. Fort Worth: Inside city limits, electrical permits come from the City of Fort Worth Development Services Department, and Fairmount and other historic districts review exterior changes.

Who pays to fix a damaged service mast?

In most areas the mast, weatherhead and meter base belong to the homeowner, so repair is the owner's cost, though homeowners insurance often covers storm damage. Check your utility's rules and your policy.

Will the utility fix my meter base?

Usually not. Utilities generally own the meter and the line, not the meter base or mast. They make the area safe and reconnect once the repair is done.

Can I get power back before the mast is repaired?

Typically no. Most utilities will not reconnect to damaged equipment on the house.

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