Cell Tower Lease Help
for Building Owners
5G buildouts have pushed urban rooftop lease rates to record highs โ but most building owners are still earning 2010-era rates. We negotiate rooftop and antenna leases for commercial property owners in every US market.
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What Building Owners Are Up Against
Building owners have a unique advantage in the cell tower lease market: urban rooftop access is extremely valuable for 5G deployment, and carriers will pay significantly for premium locations. The challenge is that most building owners don't know what their specific rooftop is worth โ and property managers typically accept whatever the carrier offers.
The 5G opportunity is real, but time-sensitive. Carriers are actively negotiating urban rooftop access right now for 5G deployment. Building owners who engage a specialist consultant are capturing rates 2โ4ร higher than those who negotiate directly or through general property managers.
Below-Market Rates from Years-Old Leases
Leases signed before 2018 are almost certainly below today's 5G-era market rates. The difference between then and now can be $2,000โ$4,000/month on a single rooftop in a major metro.
Co-Location Income Being Left on the Table
If your building has more than one carrier's equipment and you're not receiving a co-tenancy fee for each, you're hosting multiple businesses for the price of one. This is extremely common and fixable.
Property Managers Accepting Whatever Carriers Offer
Building managers are generalists. Without access to current market data for rooftop leases in your specific neighborhood, they can't negotiate effectively โ and most don't try.
Complex Lease Terms with Future Implications
Rooftop leases often contain provisions about equipment expansion, structural modifications, and access rights that can become costly issues if not properly drafted upfront.
Services Most Relevant to You
Rooftop Lease Consulting
Our primary service for building owners. We negotiate new agreements and renewals with 5G market rate data for your specific neighborhood.
Learn more โLease Renewal Negotiation
Existing rooftop lease expiring? Renewal is your highest-leverage moment. We average 100โ300% increases.
Learn more โNew Lease Negotiation
Carrier just approached your building? Don't respond until we've benchmarked the offer against current urban rooftop rates.
Learn more โLease Review & Audit
Never had your rooftop lease reviewed? We examine every clause and benchmark your rate against current comparable buildings.
Learn more โSmall Cell Consulting
Received a small cell or 5G node installation offer? Different economics than traditional rooftop โ we negotiate these too.
Learn more โRent Reduction Response
Carrier asking for a rate cut? We reject reduction requests professionally and often achieve increases instead.
Learn more โOutcomes for Building Owners
A sample of recent results from clients in your situation.
"Crown Castle's renewal offer was $2,100. After negotiation we're at $5,200 with 3% annual escalators."
"Our lease hadn't been touched since the building sold. Two co-location opportunities found, rate tripled."
"Our building's rooftop lease was renegotiated from $1,600 to $4,100. Took about 8 weeks."
Questions from Building Owners
How much should a rooftop antenna lease pay in a major metro?
My property manager handles the lease โ do I need to get involved?
We have multiple carriers on our rooftop. Are we being paid for each one?
What is a small cell installation and how is it different from a rooftop lease?
5G Has Changed Rooftop Values.
Has Your Rent Caught Up?
A free review will tell you exactly what your building's rooftop lease should be earning in today's market.