Factors such as tower height, be it 50m or 200m, or the materials' use (steel vs aluminum), site access, as well as special features such as lights and monitoring systems, are included in communication towers cost estimates. Primary monopole towers may range anywhere from 50 thousand dollars to 150 thousand dollars, while complex lattice towers designed for extreme environments may cost over 1 million dollars. Detailed cost estimates cover design, installation, permits, and maintenance which consider all the estimate cost intricacies required for effective project planning.