Power lines

Is your tree near power lines?

A tree that’s located near power lines may require the services of a tree specialist that’s certified by Hydro Quebec. Here’s how to determine if this is the case.

Identify the type of power line

Yes, we can do the work.Telecommunication wires

Low voltage wires

Yes, we can do the work.

Medium-voltage wires

We can’t do the work. You can find a tree specialist on the SIAQ website by clicking on the link below.

High-voltage wires

We can’t do the work. You can find a tree specialist on the SIAQ website by clicking on the link below.

https://www.siaq.org/l-arboriculture/recherche-de-professionnel/?service=Travaux%20pr%C3%A8s%20des%20fils%20%C3%A9lectriques%20(autoris%C3%A9%20par%20Hydro-Qu%C3%A9bec)&HydroQuebec=true&region=#ctnRechercheProfessionnel

Hydro Quebec References

For further details, consult the following links.

• https://www.hydroquebec.com/securite/lignes-distribution/savoir-reconnaitre-fil-moyenne-tension.html 
• https://www.hydroquebec.com/securite/lignes-distribution/eviter-accidents-elagage-abattage-arbres.html