Are you looking for a local company to tell you what is embedded in your concrete pad or block wall prior to cutting into it? People like you often do online searches using a phrase like “concrete scanning services near me.” Typically, a search engine like Google will provide you with search results of local companies that it believes will provide the type of service you are looking for.
Unfortunately, Google (and other search engines like it) doesn’t always get it right. Google might see the words “concrete services” and think you want a company that will come to your property and pour you a concrete slab. Or, they might try to connect you with a company that exclusively offers concrete X-ray (when the vast majority of people would benefit from the much less expensive option of using ground penetrating radar, or GPR, to scan their concrete).
It’s important to do your research after doing an online query in order to get the best service possible for your needs. Here are some services that Enhanced Scanning provides that fall under the category of “concrete scanning services”:
Rebar Verification
Enhanced Scanning uses ground penetrating radar (GPR) to verify the presence of rebar within existing concrete slabs and concrete block walls without disturbing the concrete in any way. You might need rebar verification if you aren’t the original owner of a building or home and want to confirm that rebar was used properly prior to making any structural modifications. Or, you might be a general contractor taking over a job that didn’t have the rebar inspected prior to the concrete being poured. In order for the project to pass inspection, you will need to prove that the structure has adequate rebar and that it is spaced appropriately. Enhance Scanning can provide the documentation necessary that will allow the project to pass inspection (assuming, of course, that the previous contractor did the job right).
Locating Post-tension Cables and Other Embedded Elements
When you want to cut or drill into an existing concrete slab, it’s vital to know what is below the surface in order to avoid injury and damage. Using GPR, our team can locate all post-tension cables, rebar, and other embedded elements, such as utility lines. By locating all such items, the concrete can then be safely disturbed without hitting anything.
Concrete Structural Analysis
A thorough structural analysis of your concrete can tell you a lot about the condition of your concrete slab. Using GPR and other tools, we can analyze a concrete slab’s thickness, crack depth, voids, and more. A holistic concrete structural analysis like this is typically done prior to a renovation project. Enhanced Scanning is one of the few concrete scanning services in the area that is able to perform this type of analysis because we have such a wide range of tools at our disposal, and technicians who are highly trained and experienced in their use.
Enhanced Scanning is located in Riverside County, California, but we serve all of Southern California and have even been called in for special projects around the country. Contact our office to learn more or to schedule service.