Overview
Erection is the part of this trade where the tolerance for shortcuts is zero — a tower that's out of plumb, under-torqued or missing a grounding connection is a structure that fails an inspection or, worse, fails in a storm. We stack sections to the manufacturer's drawing, bolt to the specified torque, check plumb at each lift, and ground every section as it goes up, not after the fact.
We erect monopole, self-support lattice and guyed structures, and we handle section replacement on existing towers — swapping a damaged or undersized section without starting the job over from the foundation.
What's Included
- New monopole erection — single and multi-section, set on completed foundation
- Self-support lattice tower erection, section by section from base to top
- Guyed tower erection, including guy wire tensioning and anchor hookup
- Section replacement on existing structures — swapping damaged, corroded or undersized sections
- Flange bolt-up to manufacturer torque spec, with a torque log per connection
- Plumb and alignment verification at each lift stage
- Grounding system tie-in as sections go up, including down conductors and ground bar connections
- Obstruction lighting conduit and fixture tie-in during erection
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you erect on a foundation we've already had poured, or does it have to be your pour?
Either — we erect on foundations poured by others as long as the anchor bolt pattern and cure time match the tower manufacturer's requirement, which we verify before we start the lift.
Can you replace a single damaged section without rebuilding the whole tower?
Yes, section replacement is a routine part of this scope — the surrounding structure gets evaluated for load path during the swap, but it doesn't require starting over from the foundation.
What torque and plumb records do we get at closeout?
A torque log for every structural connection and a plumb/alignment record from the lift sequence, both included in the closeout package along with photos and as-builts.
Do you handle guyed towers, or only self-support and monopole?
All three — guyed tower erection includes guy wire tensioning and anchor hookup as part of the scope, not a separate trade.
Who provides the rigging plan for the lift?
We do — an ANSI/ASSP A10.48 rigging plan for the lift sequence is part of the documentation package before the first section goes up, available for your review ahead of the climb.