Sonic Pole Inspection

The backbone of A.E.S.’ services is Wood Utility Pole Inspection. The founders of American Energy Services helped pioneer the Sonic and Bore method of Pole Inspection more than 40 years ago.

Since American Energy Services first year, 1984, we have non-destructively tested millions of poles, saving our clients millions of dollars.  This is due in part to the utility industry's growing acceptance of Sonic Testing and also because of vigorous efforts by A.E.S. to promote this alternative to hammer-sounding, excavating and boring.

There are some new "non-destructive" pole inspection methods being promoted.  We say "welcome to the 21st century"

The founders and owners of American Energy Services have been involved with Sonic Testing (truly non-destructive) for nearly 50 years.  Contact A.E.S. for the real story of non-destructive testing.

Overhead Transmission Line Inspection

One of the fastest growing areas of service is Overhead Transmission Line Inspection. American Energy Services has been doing this type of work for various utilities since 1987. This comprehensive Overhead Transmission Inspection is accomplished by either climbing or using aerial trucks. This procedure not only includes inspection of the pole, connecting stub poles and all attachments, but may include any or all of the following:

• Woodpecker Damage Repair - Installation of Hardware Cloth (Wire Mesh)
  
• Repair OHGW Connection - Installation of Complete Bonding Systems
  
• Bond Repair - Inspection for Danger Timber and Obstruction Vegetation
  
• Re-sag Loose Guys - Replace Faulty Insulators
  
• Replace Down Guys - Replace Bad Plank Arms, Spar Arms, X-Braces and Knee Braces
  
• Installation of Guy Protectors - Ground Resistance Testing with Clamp-on or Megger Tester
  
• Installation of Pole Toppers - Installation of Aerial Numbers & Bracket
  
• Ground Rod Driving - Installation of Bird Discouragers
  
• Inspection of Fiber Optic

We inspect not only wood transmission poles, but concrete and steel structures as well.