Temporary Power in Kentfield
County-permitted temp poles, cameras and site internet for Kentfield estate remodels and new homes.
Temp power on Kentfield estates
Kentfield is unincorporated, so building and electrical permits for it are issued by the Marin County Community Development Agency. We handle that filing and the PG&E service request as one job, and we meet the county inspector on site for the temp service sign-off. The county will want a site plan showing the pole, the panel and the cable route.
Many Kentfield lots, especially in Kent Woodlands, are large and wooded, with long driveways and steep grades. The PG&E connection may be far from the house, so we plan cable runs and pole spots with the whole route in mind. Sometimes the pole sits by the street and a buried feeder runs up to a second panel near the work.
Jobs here are often large remodels and new homes with big electrical loads. A 200A service is common, and some sites need more for lifts, pumps and HVAC testing. Wildfire risk and PSPS shutoffs apply here too, so backup is worth a talk before fall. Many estates also have pools, guest houses or detached garages worked on at the same time, and each may need its own outlets.
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County permits handled
We file the application, meet the county inspector and coordinate PG&E. See temp pole permits through the county for the full scope, from the ground rods to the removal.
Covering a long driveway
A big lot has more ways in, and the house may be out of sight from the road. Camera coverage for a long driveway puts eyes on the gate and the building. Solar trailers work well on open lawn, and pole cameras fit under tall oaks.
A connected site office
Remote lots can be far from good signal, and big houses with thick walls block what little gets through. Internet for the site office gives the crew email, plans and video calls on site, with mesh nodes out to the garage or pool house.
Kentfield cost range
A 200A estate pole in Kentfield tends to land at $1,800 to $4,500, and a long feeder up the driveway moves it toward the high end. Larger services are quoted after a site walk. Line extension charges, if any, come from PG&E.
- Driveway length and cable run
- Service size for a large home
- County permit fees
- Camera or WiFi months needed
Kentfield permit and site notes
Because Kentfield is not a city, the county sets the rules on permits, inspections and construction hours. Check with the CDA if you have questions about your specific parcel, especially on hillside or creekside lots. Kent Woodlands lots can also face separate review on grading and trees, so ask the county early.
Corte Madera Creek runs along the edge of Kentfield, and lots near it can flood. The College of Marin campus also brings traffic at class times, so we plan deliveries around it. Sir Francis Drake gets busy at school drop-off too.
Kentfield FAQs
Who issues the permit in Kentfield?
The Marin County Community Development Agency, since Kentfield is unincorporated. We file there and meet their inspector for the green tag.
Can you run power down a long driveway?
Yes. We size the cable for distance so tools at the house get full voltage. On runs over a few hundred feet, a second panel near the house keeps the cords short.
Do Kentfield jobs take longer to permit?
It depends on the county’s workload at the time. We file as soon as plans are ready and keep you posted. A generator can cover the site if the permit takes longer than planned.
Power for your Kentfield job
Call 415-707-8725 and tell us the address, the load and the start date.