On large construction projects, getting all your ducks in a row prior to breaking ground is essential! Otherwise, the project could drag on much longer than you ever could have imagined. One of the items you should have scheduled prior to the start of construction is a thorough scan of the construction site for unseen hazards.
Here at Enhanced Scanning, we frequently get calls from frantic general contractors who are ready to start excavating for a major construction project, or who are about to start cutting into a concrete slab or block wall but can’t do so because they suddenly realize they don’t know what is located beneath the surface of the ground or concrete. The project immediately comes to a halt, and they call us for expedited GPR scanning services.
This type of situation could have been easily avoided if the contractor had scheduled services with us prior to the day construction was set to begin, but that doesn’t always happen. Of course, we will do everything we can to get to the project as soon as possible, but the situation would be far better with a little advance planning.
The best time to contact a GPR scanning service is when you know approximately where you will be excavating or where you would like to cut, drill, or core into an existing concrete slab or block wall. Then, we can send out our team to conduct a thorough scan of the area and either tell you that the area you plan to disturb is safe (free from hazards), or that there are hazards in the area that will need to be avoided. We can make note of existing hazards either by marking the ground or concrete, providing you with a KMZ file, or just about whatever other deliverable you may require.
Here at Enhanced Scanning, we want to be a resource for general contractors, property owners, and others who need to know what hazards are present so they can safely proceed with their projects. We work hard to get to every project in a timely manner—especially since we know work often cannot commence until we provide our clients with the information they need.
We are known in the industry for our rapid response times and for working efficiently on every project we take on. That being said, it is always best to plan ahead when GPR scanning services are needed and to schedule services in advance.
If you have an upcoming project that will need GPR scanning services, contact our office today to have any of your initial questions answered or to schedule services.