Transmission
Vanguard has a successful track record of securing easements for transmission projects across the United States. Our team offers years of experience negotiating settlements with key stakeholders including landowners, legal representatives, and associations. Vanguard’s transmission professionals include Ed Trapp and Chris Whinery.
Services include:
- Site Assessment
- Key Landowner Identification
- Field Support Mapping
- Land Acquisition Information Packaging
- Market Assessment
- Outreach and Education
- Negotiation
- Document Preparation/Title
- Acquisition
- Construction Support
- Damage and Reclamation Settlement
- Project Management
Frequently Asked Questions
Typically, the utility company owns the land or has easements granting them access. Sometimes private individuals or government entities own the land.
The safe distance varies by voltage, but generally, it’s at least 10 feet from overhead lines. Always consult the utility company for specific guidelines.
Yes, an easement is a legally binding agreement granting one party the right to use another’s land for a specific purpose.
Easements can be created through express grant (written agreement), implication, prescription (continuous use), or necessity.
A right of way is granted through a written agreement defining its location, scope, and duration. This agreement is typically recorded in public records.
