Services available within meter base & exterior service equipment
Meter Base & Exterior Service Equipment includes a defined group of related evaluation, repair, installation and coordination services. Landmark selects only the services supported by the property, equipment and approved project objective.
The written option identifies which services apply, what Landmark supplies, known access limits and any customer, utility, manufacturer or other-trade responsibility before work moves forward.
- Meter bases.
- Hubs.
- Service connections.
- Corrosion.
- Utility coordination.
- Weather exposure.
- Meter Base & Exterior Service Equipment evaluation and project-fit review.
- Existing electrical panels & service upgrades system and capacity review.
- Repair, correction or replacement options based on field findings.
Flexible payment options
Plan a panel or service upgrade with financing in view.
Landmark works with independent finance companies to offer qualified customers a range of payment-plan options. Review the available providers and continue through the provider you choose.
Who owns the meter equipment?
DTE's current customer guide states that DTE maintains its meter and service drop, while customer-owned equipment attached to the house includes the meter box, electric mast and service insulator. Other utilities may assign responsibilities differently, so the serving utility must be confirmed before work is scheduled.
The contractor does not remove, reconnect or alter utility-owned equipment except through the utility's approved process.
Conditions that can require exterior service work
Common concerns include corrosion, a loose or damaged enclosure, overheating at connections, physical impact, water entry, an obsolete meter base, storm damage or a service upgrade that requires a different approved assembly.
Landmark traces visible water or corrosion concerns beyond the exterior box when appropriate because moisture can travel along service conductors and affect downstream panel equipment.
A coordinated replacement sequence
The written plan identifies the customer-owned components, required utility disconnect and reconnect, approved meter equipment, service rating, grounding and bonding work, exterior emergency disconnect, permit, inspection and restoration responsibilities.
- Utility planning and approved equipment requirements
- Safe service interruption and reconnection sequence
- Weatherproofing at electrical penetrations and equipment interfaces
- Related panel or service-conductor damage included in the scope
- Wall, siding, roofing or finish repairs assigned to the appropriate trade
Codes and standards that apply
These references explain the framework for this work. The adopted code, Michigan amendments, local authority, utility rules, equipment listings and manufacturer instructions must be considered together for the actual installation.
Frequently asked questions
Does DTE own the meter box on my home?
DTE's current guide distinguishes its meter and service drop from customer-owned equipment such as the meter box, mast and service insulator. Responsibility must still be confirmed for the exact property and utility.
Can Landmark replace a meter base without shutting off power?
No safe plan should assume energized replacement. Utility disconnect and reconnect, permits and inspection are coordinated according to the service and local process.
Is siding repair included after meter work?
Only if the written proposal expressly includes it. Electrical work may expose or require access around siding, masonry or other finishes that need a separate qualified trade.
Technical review
Reviewed by Landmark Electric
This service information was reviewed for scope, safety context and accuracy by Landmark Electric, Inc., Michigan Electrical Contractor License #6114673. It provides general planning information; the adopted rules, local authority, utility requirements, equipment instructions and actual field conditions control each project.
What your service visit includes
Your $79 dispatch and evaluation charge covers sending an electrical professional to your property and the initial on-site evaluation. During that evaluation, the electrician examines the relevant accessible system, shows or explains the supported findings and identifies the cause when the available evidence reasonably allows. Clear, flat-rate options are presented before approved work begins, and the charge is waived when you proceed with approved work during the visit. Any special access, extended diagnosis, permit or after-hours considerations are explained before work moves forward.