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Check the service line where it enters the house

Every 2 years, in May.

What to do

Look at where the power line meets the house, from the ground.

Why it matters

This is the utility's equipment up to the meter, so what you are doing is spotting a problem to report rather than fixing one.

What to look for

  • The attachment is still secure and has not pulled away from the wall
  • No fraying or bare conductor where the line meets the mast
  • No water tracking down the conduit into the house
  • Tree branches are clear of the line

Where this comes from

CMHC CE 47, listed as an annual outdoor check.

Catch it while it’s still maintenance.

Domisura keeps this schedule for your house — dated to when things went in, and reminding you when each task comes round. The record stays with the address when you sell.

Start a record for your home

General guidance, not professional advice. For gas, electricity, structure or water, get a qualified trade.