In reply to a post by witchunt:

Yes, it's planned off shore. They use Google images to show the locations rather than plan according to Google.

Do you know who determines if its a 1 or 2 stage install? is it the same team who decide where the CBTs go?

Edited by deleted (Sun 19-Jun-22 14:15:42)

Most surveys are done by field visit, not looking at street view images
As far as deciding 1 or 2 stage , it depends on what already exists and observed at survey, for example, overhead , usually single stage , but if ( for example ) the location of the fixing at the property we’re above a flat roof , current rules would dictate a hoist , or possibly a 2 stage install ,(scaffold , movable platform, etc ) is required, so neighbouring property’s, one could be single stage yet next door is 2 stage.
An underground duct service area , if the existing duct can be verified as usable , single stage , where the duct hits the property is unclear ( a building extension now covering the existing duct for example) a 2 stage , the surveyor would pick the appropriate solution.
In some cases ( DIG estates where no duct exists to properties) new civils job is planned to provide new infrastructure .
Planning ( the creation of job packs from the survey returns ) can be done anywhere , and offshore is the norm

Thanks was just trying to work out if mine will likely be a 1 or 2 stage install but from the things you have said and from what I remember of the survey it sadly could be either.

Most surveys are done by field visit, not looking at street view images

I’d have to disagree. Especially at individual job level.

It could vary by region , in the North East / North West OR have ( internally) increased the numbers of FND staff doing this work and it’s pretty much unlimited overtime for these people to get PON surveys done….the problem with using a pretty blunt tool like Street View is that the images can be several years out of date , and are of limited use, , and although it certainly was the case that these desk based surveys were commonplace, any error ( like saying a property was serviceable when it wasn’t ) and an appointment given that subsequently fails , potentially has OR on the hook for compensation payments ….,