Inspection Services

As noted, Varcon Inc. is not affiliated with any tower manufacturer, supplier or erector. As such our clients can be assured of independent, unbiased engineering and inspection services. All field inspections involve on-site visits by qualified Varcon engineering personnel and are complemented with detailed inspection reports, complete with observations, measurements, recommendations, high quality digital photos and detailed CAD drawings. The final reports are presented in a clear and concise format that allows the client to navigate the contents quickly and easily.

Inspections:

Several key inspections for new and existing towers include:

Progress inspections to ensure quality control during constructon
Foundation inspections during construction (critical aspect of the tower owners quality control)
Post erection acceptance inspections to ensure the tower is constructed in accordance with contract documents
CSA prescribed maintenance inspections for existing structures to monitor tower deterioration or distress
Third party inspections for verification of contractor compliance
Inspections for antenna and transmission line inventories or structural mapping
Investigation of tower failures/collapses, deterioration and other performance problems
Underground cathodic protection and corrosion assessments

Regular Tower Inspections by Varcon Inc...

Protect both the public and company personnel who may be near the tower
Improve the confidence of third party users
Minimize liabilities and provide defense for due diligence by identifying areas of concern and recommending remedial work to address these deficiencies
Identify threats before they effect service levels
Increase the useful lifespan of the relevant structure
May decrease insurance premiums
Clearly demonstrate a good, proactive management practice