POWERLINE
SERVICES
Safe, compliant, and responsive, our powerline services are trusted by major utility providers to keep networks running efficiently.
At Armstrong Plant & Utilities, we offer full-service maintenance and upgrade works for low voltage (LV) and high voltage (HV) distribution systems. Whether it’s a planned rebuild or an emergency response, our experienced crews, specialist machinery and high safety standards make us the reliable choice for powerline works across the North of England and the Borders.
COMPLETE SUPPORT
FOR LV AND HV DISTRIBUTION
We understand the technical, logistical, and safety challenges involved in maintaining complex power systems, and we deliver solutions that meet them head-on.
Our services include:
- Rebuilds and upgrades to LV and HV overhead lines
- Transformer replacements with minimal disruption
- Pole removal and installationLV and HV underground cable works
- Excavation, reinstatement, and site preparation
- Access support for remote or challenging terrain
Our skilled teams are supported by a fully equipped plant fleet, including tracked hi-abs, excavators, and specialist wagons, all ready to mobilise when needed.


EMERGENCY RESPONSE
YOU CAN COUNT ON
Outages happen. What matters is how quickly and safely you can respond.
We provide reactive services to support network operators during weather-related incidents, equipment failure, and other urgent scenarios. Our crews are experienced in fault identification, clearance works, and urgent replacements, and we maintain strong lines of communication to ensure works are carried out with precision and speed.
During emergency scenarios, we provide a complete, end-to-end service, from initial damage surveys and fault detection to full rebuild and repair. Our teams also handle on-the-ground liaison with affected residents, including issuing pre-works notification cards when power outages are required. It’s a joined-up approach that ensures safety, transparency, and minimal disruption at every stage.


WHY ARMSTRONG PLANT & UTILITIES?
What makes our powerline services different?
It comes down to three things:
Skill
Our operators are trained, experienced, and held to high internal standards. We don’t rely on agency labour, we only send people we trust.
Pride
Every job is completed with care and attention to detail. We’re a family- run business with a personal investment in our reputation.
Professionalism
From our branded kit to our site conduct, we reflect the standards of our clients and uphold the reputation of their brand.
WHY CHOOSE ARMSTRONG PLANT & UTILITIES?
Open, direct communication (always by phone or in person). As an accessible and responsive team, we will endeavour to respond to you within 24 hours
Honest reporting and real-time updates
Well-maintained machinery that’s always ready to go
High safety and environmental standards
Whether you’re expanding your network, maintaining ageing infrastructure or preparing for future resilience — we’re here to help.
