As more and more cellular towers are placed, it’s critical that telecommunication land surveys be completed to the highest levels of accuracy and requisite detail. Having performed more than 4000 cell tower surveys in the past five years alone.
Tower As-Built Surveys
The construction of a cellular tower is a complex process requiring numerous surveys to ensure the construction is in compliance with local, state and even federal requirements. During the actual construction of the tower, several cell tower as-built surveys will likely be conducted to verify that the tower is being constructed according to plan and in compliance with zoning regulations.
An as-built survey is designed to show the status of land improvements at a given moment in time—a snapshot of the construction process, as it were. Like the name suggests, it’s intended to document the progress of a structure as it’s being built, to verify to the builders and local authorities that the structure is being constructed in the right place and according to specifications. As-built surveys are common with both residential and commercial building projects as a way to confirm progress and avert mistakes. In the case of cell towers, as-built surveys are of the utmost importance as these structures must comply not only with city/state zoning regulations and the terms of the land lease, but also with FAA regulations.
Cell Tower ALTA Surveys
A cell tower ALTA survey is one of the most comprehensive land surveys available, providing accurate and detailed information regarding existing or proposed cell tower construction and placement. Point to Point Land Surveyors, Inc. offers many years of proven experience in providing these extensive surveys, delivering results that are highly accurate and reliable.
An ALTA land survey is performed and prepared according to the strict guidelines developed by the American Land Title Association (ALTA) and the American Congress of Surveying and Mapping (ACSM). It includes not only a thorough measurement and marking of boundaries, but also extensive details about topography, improvements, elevations and easements on the property, along with pertinent information about neighboring properties, etc. These surveys are frequently requested (and often required) with cell tower construction because the details they provide are highly useful in ensuring accuracy and avoiding legal complications.
Roof Top Communication Surveys
If your telecommunications company needs to place a cellular antenna on a rooftop, a special type of survey is needed to ensure proper positioning and safety. Point to Point Land Surveyors, Inc. offers high quality rooftop communication surveys that provide accurate, reliable information for cell tower placement in compliance with the highest safety standards, as well as local, state and federal regulations.
There are many factors to consider when placing a cellular antenna on the roof of a building. Not only are there positioning considerations with regard to line of sight and surrounding features, but there are issues of structural integrity to support the tower/antenna, as well as the safety of employees who will access the tower. Unless the telecommunications company actually owns the building, there will also be questions of ownership, easement, leasing and access to be considered.
A rooftop communication survey facilitates answering these questions by providing accurate information about the rooftop and vicinity. The surveyor will measure and mark the proposed location of the tower, along with the boundaries of the leased area, elevations, structural support and logistics of easement, egress and regress. The survey may also contain information about neighboring properties that may be helpful. The data on this survey will be useful to the company, lenders and property owners to determine the proper placement and safe access for the tower/antenna.