Physical wireless site surveys and infrastructure assessments — cabling, access point placement validation, and site readiness checks delivered by certified field engineers.
Before a single access point is installed, the physical environment needs to be understood — cable routes confirmed, mounting positions validated, conduit pathways assessed, and infrastructure constraints identified. Skipping this step is the single most common cause of wireless installation delays and rework.
IPGlobal's wireless site survey service puts BICSI-certified field engineers on the ground to inspect, document, and report on every physical factor that affects your wireless deployment — giving your design and installation teams the accurate site intelligence they need to execute first time.
IPGlobal field engineers use the Ekahau Sidekick 2 — the industry-standard Wi-Fi survey adaptor — to capture precise RF measurements during on-site surveys. It connects to the engineer's laptop via USB and simultaneously scans 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands with calibrated dual-radio hardware, delivering data quality that software-only tools simply can't match.
Ekahau Sidekick 2 — professional Wi-Fi survey hardware
A structured physical walkabout of the facility by a BICSI-certified engineer — documenting building materials, structural elements, ceiling types and heights, environmental conditions, and any physical factors that will influence wireless infrastructure design and access point placement decisions.
Detailed assessment of existing structured cabling — including Cat5e, Cat6, and fibre runs — with condition grading, termination quality checks, and identification of any segments requiring replacement or upgrade before wireless access points can be connected and powered via PoE.
Physical confirmation of proposed access point mounting locations — assessing ceiling or wall suitability for mounting hardware, structural load, PoE cable reach, and any obstructions or access constraints. Locations are annotated on floor plans and any alternatives proposed where issues are identified.
Inspection of IDF and MDF rooms, patch panels, cable management, earthing and bonding, and distribution frame condition. We identify any cabinets or termination points that need remediation before a wireless deployment can be connected without risk of degraded performance or non-compliant installation.
Assessment of available conduit, cable tray, and void pathways for new cabling runs required to serve proposed AP locations. Where existing pathways are insufficient or inaccessible, our engineers identify alternative routing options and flag any civil works required — preventing surprises during installation.
A comprehensive written report consolidating all survey findings — annotated floor plans, infrastructure condition grades, identified constraints, recommended pre-installation works, and a clear site readiness rating. Delivered in editable PDF and drawing formats within 5 business days of the site visit.
Floor plans, access requirements, proposed AP locations, and project scope reviewed with your team before the engineer is dispatched.
A BICSI-certified field engineer deployed to your site — typically within 24–48 business hours across most major geographies.
Systematic inspection of all areas in scope — building materials, ceiling spaces, conduit routes, and proposed AP mounting locations physically assessed and photographed.
Existing cabling, patch panels, IDF/MDF rooms, power provision, and cable pathway availability assessed and condition-graded.
Annotated floor plans, infrastructure findings, site readiness rating, and recommended actions delivered within 5 business days of the site visit.
Our wireless site survey engineers hold BICSI certification and are trained in structured cabling standards and infrastructure assessment methodology — ensuring your survey findings are technically accurate and actionable by your design and installation teams.
10,000+ field engineers across 190+ countries means IPGlobal can deploy a certified wireless site survey engineer to virtually any location globally — with consistent methodology and standardised deliverables regardless of where your sites are located.
For urgent projects or time-sensitive programmes, IPGlobal can dispatch a certified engineer on the same business day or the following day across the majority of major markets — ensuring your wireless deployment timeline stays on track.
Beyond access point placement, our engineers understand structured cabling, TIA/EIA standards, PoE power budgets, and distribution frame design — giving you a site survey that covers all the physical infrastructure dependencies your wireless project depends on.
Reports are structured to be directly useful to installation engineers, project managers, and design teams — not padded with generic content. Annotated floor plans, infrastructure grades, and prioritised action lists give every stakeholder exactly what they need to move forward.
IPGlobal's site survey findings are vendor-neutral — our engineers assess the physical environment objectively and make infrastructure recommendations based on your requirements, not on which vendor's products we are aligned to. You get unbiased findings you can trust.
A wireless site survey is a physical assessment of a building or facility carried out by a field engineer to evaluate its suitability for wireless network deployment. The engineer inspects the physical environment — structural materials, ceiling heights, cable routes, conduit pathways, and existing infrastructure — and documents findings that will inform access point placement, cabling design, and installation planning. IPGlobal's wireless site surveys are conducted by BICSI-certified engineers using structured assessment methodologies.
A wireless site survey (physical survey) focuses on the physical infrastructure — cabling routes, AP mounting locations, conduit availability, power provision, and structural considerations. An RF survey goes further to measure actual radio frequency signal propagation, interference, and coverage using specialist tools such as Ekahau or iBwave. IPGlobal's wireless site survey service is a physical and infrastructure assessment; RF measurement surveys are available as a separate or combined service through our Wireless Survey & Solutions team.
Our field engineers assess the full cabling infrastructure relevant to wireless deployment — including existing structured cabling runs, patch panels and distribution frames, conduit and cable tray availability, ceiling void access and cable routing pathways, power availability at proposed AP locations, and the condition of any legacy cabling. We also inspect earthing and bonding arrangements where relevant, and flag any areas where additional civil works may be needed before installation can proceed.
Survey duration depends on the size and complexity of the site. A single floor of a standard commercial office (up to around 2,000 sq m) typically takes 2–4 hours. Larger facilities — multi-floor buildings, warehouses, manufacturing plants, or retail estates — may require a full day or multiple visits. IPGlobal provides an estimated survey duration during the initial scoping call based on the floor plans and site information you supply.
You receive a structured site survey report covering the physical assessment findings, annotated floor plans showing proposed AP mounting locations and cable routes, a cabling infrastructure condition summary, any identified constraints or issues that may affect installation, and a prioritised list of recommended pre-installation works. Reports are produced in PDF and editable formats, and can be formatted to integrate directly with your project management or design tooling.
Yes. IPGlobal has 10,000+ BICSI-certified and qualified field engineers operating across 190+ countries. We can deploy engineers to virtually any location globally, applying consistent survey methodology and delivering standardised reports regardless of geography. This is particularly valuable for organisations rolling out wireless infrastructure across multiple international sites who need a single vendor and a uniform approach.
Talk to an IPGlobal field engineering specialist today. We'll scope your site survey requirements and have a certified engineer deployed — often within 24 hours.
