We provide accurate and safe dismantles for guyed, self-supporting and monopole structures, smoke stacks and ground and elevated tanks. Our crews can also remove and dispose even the largest earth stations, support frames and posts, as required. We dismantle towers with gin-poles or cranes, and can execute specialized “controlled falls” when the surroundings are appropriate. Dismantled towers can be stacked at the site, or we can remove and dispose.
The Tower Removal Process
Tower demolition is a unique process designed to fit the constraints posed by the structures themselves. Towers may house hazardous materials and complex electronics, so special care must be taken to manage these risks when removing the structures.
Because there are so many variables involved, the first step in any telecom demolition is to fully survey the site. We determine what precautions and techniques will be necessary for a given environment. We also assess the legal landscape surrounding the site—if there are other valid legal claims to the tower or its property, these must be addressed before we can proceed.
Disassembly itself takes place in a number of stages designed to keep the procedure safe and efficient, recovering whatever can feasibly be reused and disposing of the rest. This process includes:
- Removal of branded equipment
- Decommissioning sensitive electronics, particularly those relaying microwaves or radio waves
- Disconnection of power
- Dismantling of communication shelters
- Testing of all remaining electronics and wiring
- Identification of salvageable components to maximize sustainability
At this point, we’ve disposed of the expensive or hazardous components, and all that remains is to deconstruct the steel framework itself. What this last stage looks like depends entirely on the specific needs of the project. The entire site can be demolished or we can do a selective demolition to preserve as much of the site as possible. In either case, we work carefully to mitigate risk and minimize impact to surrounding structures and property.
Tank & Tower Experts
Summus has a full of experience dismantling and disassembling complicated structures. We can dismantle and dispose of even the largest earth stations, support frames, and posts, including guyed, self-supporting, and monopole structures. We can use the same techniques to dismantle smokestacks and water tanks, which pose their own sets of challenges that require proper expertise to navigate.
In each of these cases, we identify and provide all necessary equipment, such as:
- Gin-poles
- Cranes
- Wrecking balls
Ready to Remove or Replace a Structure?
If you manage telecom towers, tanks, or other similar structures that have outlived their working life, it’s time to think about removing or replacing them with something newer and more efficient. The team at Summus is experienced and knowledgeable about tank and tower removal of all kinds, and we have the skills necessary to perform any dismantling job safely and completely. We follow industry standards and best practices, maintaining communication with you every step of the way.
