Power · Connectivity · Renewables
Capabilities
One crew builds the site, proves it works, and takes the service calls after that.
Raw land builds, tower stacking, macro and small cell sites, DAS installation and microwave backhaul.
Route planning and permitting, trenching and boring, fusion splicing, OTDR testing and certification.
DC plants, stationary batteries, rectifiers and inverters, plus turnkey generator replacement.
Licensed electrical and general contracting: build-outs, pad and transformer installs, re-power.
Utility-scale PV and battery storage: commissioning, O&M, monitoring, SCADA and DAS.
Certified, reportable testing across AC/DC power, grounding, fiber and PV.
The mission
Direct Services Group builds and services the systems that keep power and networks running: DC power, fiber, towers, and solar.
Markets
Sectors where an outage is measured in dropped calls, halted transactions or lost production.
The operating companies
The crews of DSG keep carriers, hospitals, banks, data centers and utilities across the Southeast online.
Direct Power, Established in 1994, has transformed into a premier provider of turnkey solutions, offering expertise in DC Power, LTE, DAS, Macro & Micro Cell Installations. With a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, Direct Power employs highly skilled in-house technicians who deliver quality work and foster lasting relationships.
Direct Fiber delivers high-capacity fiber optic infrastructure for telecom carriers, wireless networks, utilities, and enterprise customers. Their services extend beyond construction to include precision fusion splicing, OTDR testing, network certification, and wireless tower backhaul supporting 5G infrastructure and small cell expansion.
Direct Tower is a highly trusted provider of specialized tower services within the Southeast telecommunications industry, boasting over two decades of experience. They excel in tower maintenance, inspection, and repair, offering comprehensive solutions for effective tower management.
Direct Solar specializes in providing comprehensive solutions for renewable energy assets, focusing on utility-scale solar projects across multiple states. With expertise in PV systems and renewable energy, Direct Solar offers end-to-end solutions, including commissioning, testing, Operations & Maintenance (O&M), monitoring, and SCADA services.
Locations
Headquarters and warehouse in Gastonia, NC, offices and warehouses in Columbus, GA and Murfreesboro, TN, and an executive office in Atlanta, GA. Project locations are approximate. Hover a pin to match its office; click a project marker to open its details.Tap a project marker to open its details.
Direct Tower
DSG crews built a carrier equipment site on a 260-foot self-supporting tower in approximately five weeks, including the concrete pad, antennas, utility service and crane-set generator.
Direct Power
DSG replaced a cell site's standby generator, upgraded its automatic transfer switch and added natural gas service, coordinating a crane lift to set the new unit.
Direct Solar
DSG completed the electrical construction scope for a 2 MWac / 2.78 MWdc solar farm, reaching mechanical completion on October 26, 2020.
Direct Tower
As general contractor and electrical contractor, DSG built a carrier site on a 181-foot monopole and completed county closeout with a certificate of occupancy.
Direct Solar
DSG troubleshot a failed inverter at a utility-scale solar site, then removed and staged the unit for the manufacturer's warranty replacement.
Direct Tower
DSG's scope includes carrier equipment installation on a 240-foot self-supporting tower, with lease-area equipment, a generator, utility and conduit routing, antennas and grounding.
Direct Tower
DSG tower crews permitted and installed a 5G mid-band carrier addition at an existing monopole site.
Direct Power
DSG replaced a cell site's battery plant using 2-volt cells and installed and integrated a new power conversion unit.
Direct Solar
DSG performed electrical construction and inverter voltage testing at a utility-scale solar project.
Direct Tower
DSG served as general contractor and electrical contractor for a new carrier installation on an existing tower, completing the equipment compound build-out and power installation.
Direct Power
DSG installed electrical service for 5G small cell poles across Greensboro, including meters, load centers, surge protection and circuit wiring for each node.
Headquarters Offices Projects (approximate locations)
Projects
Recent work by Direct Tower, Direct Power and Direct Solar crews across the Southeast. See every project on the map.
Direct Tower
DSG crews built a carrier equipment site on a 260-foot self-supporting tower in approximately five weeks, including the concrete pad, antennas, utility service and crane-set generator.
Direct Power
DSG replaced a cell site's standby generator, upgraded its automatic transfer switch and added natural gas service, coordinating a crane lift to set the new unit.
Direct Solar
DSG completed the electrical construction scope for a 2 MWac / 2.78 MWdc solar farm, reaching mechanical completion on October 26, 2020.
Direct Tower
As general contractor and electrical contractor, DSG built a carrier site on a 181-foot monopole and completed county closeout with a certificate of occupancy.
Direct Solar
DSG troubleshot a failed inverter at a utility-scale solar site, then removed and staged the unit for the manufacturer's warranty replacement.
Values
Committed to trust, value, responsiveness, innovation, and ethics.
Trust is the cornerstone of our relationships with customers at DSG. Over our three decades of operation, we have earned the trust and acknowledgment of those we serve through our consistent delivery of superior support and service.
At DSG, we understand the importance of protecting and increasing the existing value of our customers' assets. Through our experienced service provision, we not only solve common problems across various sectors but also contribute to better service outcomes.
At DSG, responsiveness is ingrained in our DNA. Whether our customers encounter critical failures or require routine maintenance, our commitment to being available 24/7 ensures that they have the support they need when they need it most.
Innovation drives everything we do at DSG. We thrive on tackling complex challenges because it gives us the opportunity to showcase our dedication to meeting customer needs.
Ethics are at the core of our business values at DSG. We prioritize clear and honest communication, fairness, and excellence in all our interactions.
Acquisitions
Direct Services Group partners with established, founder-owned infrastructure services companies across the Southeast.
Operators first.
DSG crews self-perform work in fiber, wireless and tower, power, electrical, and solar from offices in Gastonia, Atlanta, Columbus, and Murfreesboro. We are expanding that reach through partnerships with companies that share our focus on safe, quality field work.
Careers
Whether starting your career or looking to advance it, Direct Services Group is where you can build a future. Join us in powering innovation and connectivity across industries.
Veterans
Veterans, Guard and Reserve members, and military spouses are welcome across our Power, Fiber, Tower, and Solar teams. Tell us about your service when you apply.
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1029 S Marietta St
Gastonia, NC 28054
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