Correct pole inspections require three main phases, namely, visual, physical, and engineering assessments. The first phase is the visual pole inspection which requires the removal of soil at the pole’s base. Then the pole inspector visually inspects the entire asset, from below ground to the pole top, including the cross arms, fittings, and conductors. Modern technology have allowed for pole inspectors, who are licensed and certified, to use drones to capture high-resolution images and infrared scans of the pole tops. The next phase is the physical or mechanical testing, in general, is performed in two ways, sounding of the asset which is a non-intrusive test, and the drilling of the asset which is intrusive. The drilling on the asset is important since it reveals internal defects which compromise the strength and intergrity of the pole. The final phase of the inspection is the field recording and subsequent engineering. This is achieved by the inspector taking multiple measurements at the bottom of the pole. These critical measurements are then used in formulas to understand the remaining or residual strength of the pole.