What is a network site survey?

A network site survey is an on-site assessment of an organisation's existing network infrastructure, covering physical cabling and switching, wireless coverage, current topology, and performance characteristics. Edge7 Networks produces as-built documentation, a wireless heat map (where applicable), a findings and gap report, and upgrade recommendations as part of the engagement.

How long does a network site survey take?

A network site survey typically takes half a day to a full day on-site per location, depending on the size and complexity of the site. Report preparation and documentation follows the on-site visit.

When should I commission a network site survey?

A network site survey is most valuable before a network refresh or upgrade project, ahead of a managed networking engagement (such as SD-WAN or managed WiFi), when planning a new office fit-out or site expansion, or following an acquisition where inherited infrastructure needs to be understood and documented.

Can Edge7 Networks survey multiple sites?

Yes. Edge7 Networks can conduct network site surveys across multiple locations across Ireland and the UK, producing consistent documentation and a consolidated findings report covering all surveyed sites.

Networking Assessment

Understand what you've actually got before you build on it.

Most network problems start with inherited infrastructure nobody ever fully documented. Our Network Site Survey gives you a clear, accurate picture of your current state. The foundation for any upgrade or managed networking project.

Enquire about a site survey What's included

Half–full day per site Ireland & UK Written report & drawings

What you receive

As-built documentation

Accurate topology diagrams and infrastructure inventory

Wireless coverage analysis

Heat map, signal quality, dead zones, and AP placement review

Performance baseline

Utilisation, bottlenecks, and configuration findings

Upgrade recommendations

Options scoped to your environment and objectives

Assessment areas

What we assess on site

Our engineers conduct a structured walkthrough of your infrastructure, covering physical plant, active equipment, wireless, and performance. Everything is documented with photographs and diagrams.

Physical Infrastructure

Cabling infrastructure, patch panels, cabinets, and comms room condition. We document what's installed, its age, and its fitness for purpose.

Switching & Routing

Active switching equipment, VLAN configuration, inter-site connectivity, and routing topology. Documented and reviewed for design issues or single points of failure.

Wireless Coverage

Access point placement, coverage mapping, signal-to-noise analysis, channel utilisation, and identification of dead zones or congestion areas.

Performance & Capacity

Traffic analysis, link utilisation, bandwidth constraints, and capacity headroom. We identify where the network is under strain and where investment will have the most impact.

Deliverables

What you receive

A complete picture of your network. The kind of documentation most IT teams have been meaning to create for years but never had the time to produce properly.

As-built network documentation

Accurate logical and physical topology diagrams, equipment inventory, and port-level documentation for all surveyed sites.

Wireless heat map

Floor-plan-overlaid coverage maps showing signal strength, dead zones, channel interference, and AP placement assessment.

Findings & gap report

Everything we found: configuration issues, design problems, aging equipment, capacity constraints, and security gaps. With risk ratings and recommended actions.

Upgrade recommendations

Options scoped to your specific situation. From targeted fixes to a full network refresh. With a clear explanation of the trade-offs.

Who it's for

When does a Network Site Survey make sense?

IT Managers planning a network refresh or infrastructure upgrade

Organisations ahead of a managed networking engagement (SD-WAN, managed LAN, managed WiFi)

New site fit-outs or post-acquisition IT integration

Organisations with undocumented infrastructure that has grown organically over time

Multi-site organisations needing consistent documentation across all locations

Duration ½–1 day per site

Delivery On-site

Coverage Ireland & UK

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