If the tower and the entire foundation needs to be removed, the cost can climb to $150,000 or more. Removing a tower is straightforward, depending upon the tower type. Sometimes, due to technology upgrades, urban expansion, lease issues, or cost inefficiencies, telecom operators must decommission — or shut down — certain tower sites. Sounds easy, right? Just switch off and walk. An increasing proportion of tower markets feature a decommissioning component – particularly in developed markets such as Europe. One international towerco strategist told us “no towerco has ever completed a large scale decommissioning project to prove the economics of consolidating towers. Scenario 1: You have received a notice of termination from the company leasing your land and they plan on removing the tower. Scenario 2: You own a piece of property or are thinking of acquiring a piece of property with a cell tower on it. Higher complexity structures require more labor and specialized equipment, increasing dismantling costs. Whether you're removing a rooftop antenna array, a monopole, guyed tower, or lattice structure, our team is equipped to handle the entire. Kilowatt offers multiple methods of tower removal depending on situational restrictions ranging from the careful dismantling of a structure via gin pole to the quick process of tower demolition. Full site removal is available for obsolete sites to restore original conditions.
