You’ve seen it before… the team turns up, the mast goes up, the dish is aimed and everyone waits for the moment of truth. Sometimes the link lights up and everything hums along. Other times it doesn’t — a rooftop obstruction nobody expected, a patch of interference, or the wrong size antenna ordered for the job. What should have been a tidy install becomes a day of improvisation, extra hardware and annoyed stakeholders.
A professional line-of-sight (LOS) survey is the best way to avoid those days. At Rapid Wireless we treat surveys as risk management, not box-ticking. The aim is simple – remove uncertainty early, give installers clear, usable guidance and prove the design will perform before equipment is ordered. The result? Faster installs, fewer re-visits and links that work first time.
Start smart: desk planning that saves site time
Before we ever travel to a location, we do the homework that reduces surprises on site. We review current mapping and imagery, check planning considerations and build a practical shortlist of candidate locations. That desk work rarely sounds glamorous, but it consistently means fewer site visits, shorter survey time and lower project cost.
See it for real: field checks that matter
Maps and models are useful, but nothing beats checking things on the ground. Our engineers validate sightlines, assess mounting and access constraints and run interference checks so decisions are based on observed conditions rather than assumptions. Those on-site observations convert uncertainty into reliable data and give installers the context they need to succeed.
Model with purpose: turning data into confidence
Back at the office we use the survey inputs to forecast real-world performance. This modelling gives clear visual outputs, coverage maps, clearance visuals and link assessments so antenna choices, aiming angles and cable runs are chosen on evidence not guesswork. The modelling is not a substitute for experience; it amplifies it so procurement and installers can act with confidence.
Deliverables installers actually use
Our reports are designed for action. Rather than long theoretical documents, clients get concise, install-ready packs: elevation visuals, photographs of potential obstructions, recommended antenna sizes and mounting heights and pragmatic mitigation options where paths are imperfect. These deliverables shorten on-site decision time, reduce risk of re-work and keep schedules on track.
The common mistakes we stop before they happen
Over the years we see the same causes of delay. Planning from out-of-date images, skipping on-site interference checks, ordering undersized antennas, or failing to design for safe service access. A professional LOS survey catches those issues early and gives you practical, low-cost options to resolve them before they affect the build.
What we won’t publish and why that matters to you
We share high-level insights so clients understand value, but we keep our detailed workflows and bespoke modelling methods private. Those processes are part of how we reliably deliver results and protecting them helps us keep delivering better outcomes for our customers. If you need tender-ready templates, sample deliverables or procurement checklists, we provide those under a gated download or secure briefing to qualified prospects.
A robust LOS survey is insurance for your link. It turns guesswork into verified data, reduces on-site surprises and protects your schedule and budget. Whether you’re planning rooftop links in a dense urban centre, rural backhaul, or a private 5G campus, start with a survey that gives installers everything they need to deliver first-time success.
Ready to lock down your next wireless link?
Call our survey team on 0151 282 1800 or contact us via our contact form. For tender or sensitive projects we’re happy to share additional detail under NDA or in a secure briefing.
