Clearing Trees for Customers' Removal Program
ComEd's line clearance services for customers or contractors who plan to remove or trim trees is provided in accordance with the American National Standards Institute standards. Fees are based on the scope of work to be performed, using the rate structure of ComEd's tree trimming contractor.
How Can I Participate in the Clear for Customers' Removal Program?
The line clearance service is available by calling 1-800-EDISON-1. Upon request, a representative will contact you or a contractor to arrange an inspection of the affected tree or trees.
Once you or the contractor remits payment, a line clearance representative contacts you to schedule the work. ComEd's line clearance contractors perform the work as scheduled unless inclement weather or other conditions prohibit completion.
What ComEd will do:
- ComEd trims trees in accordance with American National Standards Institute standard Z133.1 - 1994 5.2.4.
- ComEd does NOT perform line clearance tree trimming for the service wires coming directly into your electric meter.
- All wood, branches, and other debris are left on the property. ComEd's contractors do not perform any debris removal. Municipalities also are not responsible for debris removal.
What We Ask You, the Homeowner/Contractor, to Do:
- The individual requesting the service must own the property where the tree is to be trimmed.
- In cases involving contractors, the contractor must have the property owner's consent.
- If the local municipality has an ordinance regarding the removal of trees on private property, the homeowner or contractor must secure all necessary permits before ComEd will proceed with trimming.
- The homeowner or contractor is responsible for disposing of the wood, branches, and debris resulting from the line clearance work.
- The homeowner may hire a tree care professional if they desire to have the remainder of the tree trimmed or removed.