What sets us apart
Experienced investigation specialists
Practical knowledge gained from surveying concrete and structures across varied property and construction environments.
Flexible 7-day availability
Survey attendance that can work around live buildings, contractor programmes and time-sensitive projects.
Clear technical findings
Interpreted results presented so engineers, contractors and property teams can put the information to practical use.
Get a clearer picture before altering existing concrete
Refurbishment and alteration work can quickly become more complicated when the construction beneath the surface is uncertain. Reinforcement, embedded features and concealed services may influence where openings, fixings and penetrations can be made.
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Our GPR concrete scanning service in Brighton & Hove provides a non-invasive way to investigate suitable slabs, walls and other concrete elements before intrusive work takes place. Ground-penetrating radar gathers information from accessible surfaces, reducing the need to open up concrete simply to understand what may be concealed within it.
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ACUO Structural Insights interprets the survey data to provide meaningful findings for the people planning the work. Whether the project involves upgrading a commercial building, adapting residential property or preparing for wider construction works, our surveys can help reduce uncertainty before drilling, coring or cutting starts. If there are additional concerns around defects, deterioration or the condition of an existing structure, our structural investigations can provide a wider assessment.
How our Brighton & Hove surveys can help
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Locate reinforcement in accessible concrete
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Investigate proposed drilling and coring areas
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Identify relevant concealed features
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Support refurbishment and alteration planning
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Gather subsurface information non-destructively
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Reduce uncertainty around existing structures
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Provide interpreted findings for project teams
Concrete scanning for existing and changing buildings
Projects involving existing buildings often come with questions that drawings alone cannot answer. Previous alterations may not have been fully recorded, construction details can differ from expectations, and the exact reinforcement arrangement may be unclear in the area where new work is proposed.
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GPR scanning provides site-specific information without requiring unnecessary damage to the structure. We investigate the relevant concrete and interpret the results to help your team understand identified subsurface features before committing to intrusive works.
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Across Brighton & Hove and the surrounding Sussex area, we support commercial premises, residential buildings, refurbishment schemes and construction projects. The survey scope can be focused around individual penetrations or extended across larger areas where more detailed mapping is required. For external works where buried infrastructure also presents a potential risk, our utility surveys can help identify underground services before excavation begins.