Cracking or peeling jacket
Look for visible deterioration on the gray cable jacket from a safe location. Do not touch the cable or disturb cracked insulation.
House-mounted service cable • overhead-fed homes only
Cracked cable jacket on the side of your house?
Replace weathered cable on your home with clearly priced line-side and load-side service entrance cable replacement.
$2,599
Standard installation price. $2,599 Service head at or below 25 ft.
No payment to submit a request. the master electrician confirms scope and scheduling.
Maryland Master Electrician #40969Based in NottinghamClear scope before work begins
Know which cable we replace
The cable on your house, not the span from the pole.
This service addresses the service entrance cable secured to the structure. Long exposure to sunlight and weather can leave its outer jacket brittle, cracked or peeling.
We replace both the line-side cable, from the utility connection point at the service head toward the meter, and the load-side cable associated with the existing service equipment.
BGE’s aerial service drop is not included. BGE performs the final utility connection.
- Both service entrance cablesLine side and load side in the approved replacement scope.
- Service head and fittingsNew weatherhead and the connectors, supports and fittings needed for a standard installation.
- Labor, permits and coordinationElectrical permit and inspection fees, BGE application and normal utility coordination.
- Existing equipment reviewed for reuseA deteriorated cable alone does not automatically mean you need a new panel or a larger service. Reuse is subject to condition, compatibility and local requirements.
Signs worth having checked.
Loose cable or damaged weatherhead
Tell us about missing supports, movement or visible damage to the service head. We assess the cable and supporting equipment together.
Water or inspection concerns
Mention water near electrical equipment or a written inspection finding. Meter or panel damage and other necessary corrections are quoted separately.
Standard-price limits: overhead-fed residential service; service head no higher than 25 feet; standard cable lengths and access; existing suitable meter/panel equipment retained. Equipment relocation, replacement, extensive repairs or unusual access require a written scope adjustment.
Separate responsibilities
Our installation. BGE’s final connection.
We handle the electrical installation, permit application, required service inspection, and BGE application and coordination on your behalf. BGE approves the utility service arrangement and service-equipment location and performs the final utility connection.
Our installation can be scheduled promptly, subject to availability, required approvals and safe utility arrangements. BGE’s final connection has a separate schedule. Allow approximately 12 weeks in some cases, and potentially longer; this is not a guaranteed utility turnaround time.
Clear payment milestones
30% deposit after acceptance of the written proposal.
Remaining 70% when our contracted installation is complete and passes the required local meter-release or service inspection.
Final payment is not contingent on BGE’s subsequent utility connection. We remain responsible for our contracted work and any corrections attributable to it. Exact scope, inspection obligations and milestones are stated in your proposal.
Do not interpret utility lead time as a promised outage duration. The safe installation and power-transfer sequence is confirmed for your property.
Request, review, schedule
Request a service-cable review.
A clear photo of the cable on your siding, meter area and service head is especially useful. You can reply to your confirmation with photos taken from the ground.
- Send the request.Your details go straight to the master electrician.
- Receive your email copy.Reply with photos or additional information.
- Confirm the plan.Scope, pricing and timing are agreed before the visit.
Before you request service
Useful answers.
Do you replace damaged aerial utility wires?
No. This offer does not cover the utility aerial span or other utility-owned conductors. Contact BGE about utility-wire damage. Stay away from fallen or damaged wires.
Will my panel need to be replaced?
Not automatically. We review the existing equipment and applicable requirements. If it is suitable for reuse, the scope is cable replacement rather than a service upgrade. Necessary additional corrections are priced before work begins.
How much working time should I allow?
Approximately four to six hours for a standard cable replacement. Safe outage arrangements, inspections and BGE’s final utility connection have their own requirements.
Real project photos
Photographs from White Marsh Power & Electric projects. Examples illustrate completed work and conditions; your installation will be evaluated individually.
