Utility pole in alley where I want to build my garage? Now what?

[Rachel Imhof]

I'm in preliminary stages of buying a lot from a private owner to build a new construction home in the City of Chicago. Got a decent deal on the lot but upon inspection of the lot there is a utility electrical pole where my garage would be built. Now what? How would I go about getting this moved? Who would I talk too? Is this even possible? What would it cost to have it moved if this is even possible? Has anyone experienced this before? I want to understand this before I go under contract. So I'm hoping this network of experienced people could shed some light on this so I know where to start and what problems, issues, and costs I might incur. Thanks

[Theresa Harris]

Talk to the utility company.  You may find it cheaper to have the wires attached to the garage than have the pole moved.  they can give you options and costs.