Storm Damage
Response
When extreme weather hits, you need boots on the ground, and fast.
Armstrong Plant & Utilities provides rapid-response support during storm events, helping utility providers and contractors restore services safely and efficiently. From fallen trees and snapped poles to damaged lines and access issues, we deploy experienced teams and specialist equipment to assess, clear, and repair damage across LV and HV networks.
We’ve built a reputation for dependability during high-pressure events — and we take that responsibility seriously.
Fast, Skilled, and
Ready to Mobilise
Storm damage requires more than manpower. It demands knowledge, coordination, and the right tools for the job.
Our emergency response service includes:
Our services include:
- On-site fault identification and reporting
- Visual, hammer and resistograph pole inspections
- Drone-assisted pole-top assessments
- Vegetation clearance and debris removal
- Temporary access solutions for challenging terrain
- Pole, line, and transformer support where needed
We work alongside DNOs and principal contractors to keep disruption to a minimum and ensure safety at every stage.
Experienced in
High-Risk Environments
Outages happen. What matters is how quickly and safely you can respond.
Storm response work is unpredictable by nature — but we don’t leave anything to chance.
Our crews are trained to operate in hazardous conditions, including:
- Slippery or unstable ground
- Remote or hard-to-access areas
- Proximity to live power systems
- Post-storm hazards such as uprooted trees and damaged poles
Every job is risk-assessed, professionally managed, and carried out with full consideration of safety, public visibility, and environmental impact.
WHY ARMSTRONG PLANT & UTILITIES?
We support a range of national utility providers, including:
WHY CHOOSE ARMSTRONG PLANT & UTILITIES?
Storm damage callouts are not the time to test new suppliers — you need people who know what they’re doing and can be relied on without question.
Here’s what sets us apart:
Rapid deployment from our Northumbrian base
Experienced operators familiar with the network
Well-maintained plant and vehicles ready to go
Direct communication with no middlemen
High standards of conduct — we act as the face of your brand
Whether you’re expanding your network, maintaining ageing infrastructure or preparing for future resilience — we’re here to help.
