Fiber Construction Information
You’re about to enter the exciting world of 100% fiber Internet. We want to make it as easy and comfortable as possible for you, so let’s walk through what you should expect before, during, and after our construction and installation process.
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Neighborhood Construction Steps
Here’s what to expect when you see us in your neighborhood.
1. Before Construction
Before starting any construction, survey crews will be on foot in the neighborhood. This is how we gather important information that shapes our construction plans going forward. Once we determine the method of construction and if underground construction is necessary, we will notify 811 that we’re breaking ground and you’ll see flags and spray paint along roadways and sidewalks, and potentially even in your yard, to mark underground utilities (such as water and gas lines). We make these marks to make sure our crews can work safely and avoid any interruptions to the neighborhood utilities.
2. Construction Begins
The neighborhood will be notified that we are working in the area and construction teams will be working in the public easements on or near your property to set fiber-optic access points.
3. Cable Burial
For the burial of the fiber optic cable, our team starts by exposing the existing underground utilities by digging around the locate markings. Because we cross the other utilities when we place conduits, we need to know exactly where they are located.
4. Cable/Conduit Installation
Next, we install conduits and pull fiber through them. If we deploy the fiber optic cable aerially, the crews will be in bucket trucks pulling the cable from pole to pole.
5. Construction Clean-up
Cleanup will take place once the installation is completed.
6. Sign-up for Service
After our new fiber network has been prepared for your area, residents and businesses can sign up for our fiber Internet service. Next, we’ll schedule a date and time for fiber installation to get you all set up.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How long will construction take?
Construction will typically take 6 weeks on average in your area.
Once the construction completes, it takes about 14 days for fiber service to be up and running in your neighborhood.
What should I do to make sure Archtop Fiber avoids my pet fence, sprinkler system, sump pump line, or other underground items in my yard during construction?
Our construction crews approach your yard with the assumption that there may be private utilities located underground and take care to avoid these. If you would like to take an extra precautionary step, please mark areas of concern with pink or white flags or landscape-safe paint to alert the crews of the need for caution in those areas.
Will Archtop Fiber make sure my property is left as it was before construction started?
Our crews will do everything they can to minimize any impact on your property. Once construction is complete and weather permits, we’ll restore lawns in areas where digging occurred.
Does Archtop Fiber have permission to be on my property?
Archtop Fiber is permitted access to designated utility easements, usually located within a strip of land running along the street, a sidewalk, a rear lot line, or between two lots. If the easement is within a fenced-in yard, our crews will need your help accessing them.
When can I remove the utility marking flags or paint in my yard?
So that we can minimize the disruption to your property, we strongly encourage you to leave the markers and paint in place until the construction of the network is complete. Utility flags are placed to avoid any disturbances or accidents in the area while work is ongoing. Different colored flags signal the different utilities: blue for water, yellow for oil and gas, orange for telecommunications, etc. Paint markings aren’t permanent and will fade over time.
What happens after construction is completed?
Once construction is complete, we’ll rake, seed, and straw your lawn in the areas where digging occurred to ensure your property is restored to pre-construction condition.
Can I opt out of installing fiber on my property?
Fiber installation occurs on designated utility easements; this means that we might need access to the easement through your property. The choice to sign-up for Archtop Fiber service is ultimately yours, but we think you will want to!
I have a question regarding Archtop Fiber construction.
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Home Fiber Install Process
Once your neighborhood is 100% fiber ready, the next step is to get the line into your home, either aerial or burial.