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Originally Posted by dyount

Either direction is fairly simple... If you really want this buyer and it's that close to a deal

It is, and they are very motivated. They want closing by Aug 19.

if you're feeling "thrifty" contact the electrical utility and ask for a disconnect so you can pull it up yourself.

Supposedly, the foundation guys had the bottom of the conduit exposed when they did the foundation and tried to move it up and it wasn't moving easily. It has been in there for nearly 50 years.

My guess is the conduit probably goes down 3' or so and may have a "slack box" at the end. Pull meter, dig out conduit,pull up, re-attach fitting, re-tighten clamps holding conduit to house, Juice it ....
Wouldn't take more than a couple of hours so even ice cream won't melt in the fridge

Yes, the foundation guys said the conduit goes down several feet into the gound. I'd be surprised if a block of wood and a large hammer wouldn't move it up, but that would definitely entail digging a big hole.

I'll probably just call someone and at least have them give me a quote. If it's <$500, I'll probably just let them do it. If it's more, I may start digging.