Electric Supply Move; joint hole and connecting to existing service cable

Hi Jim, Good news — in most cases they can dig a joint hole at the front of the house and connect to the existing service cable there, without needing to trench all the way from the rear. The DNO (your electricity distributor — UKPN, SSEN etc.) will expose the existing underground cable at the front, install a joint, and run a new section into your new meter position. However, it depends on a few things: 1. The condition of the existing cable — if it's old lead or damaged, the DNO may insist on a full new supply from the boundary rather than jointing onto it 2. The route and depth — the existing cable needs to be accessible at the front. If it runs at an awkward depth or under driveways/foundations, it may complicate things 3. Who owns the cable — the cable from the street to your cutout is the DNO's asset. You can't touch it yourself. You'll need to apply to them for the move The process: • Apply to your DNO for a "supply alteration" or "meter relocation" • They'll survey and quote • They handle the cable work and new cutout position • You then get an electrician to install a new consumer unit and wire from the new meter position On your side, you'd need an electrician to install the new consumer unit, earthing, and internal distribution at the new location. Worth getting the DNO quote first so you know what you're dealing with before committing. Hope that helps!