What sets us apart
Specialist survey experience
Practical knowledge for investigating reinforced concrete across commercial, residential and construction environments.
7-day site attendance
Flexible survey scheduling to work around project programmes, access requirements and planned intrusive works.
Clear interpreted reporting
Useful findings presented for engineers, contractors and project teams rather than unexplained scanning data.
Find out what is inside the concrete before you start
When drilling, coring or cutting is planned, the surface of the concrete only tells part of the story. Reinforcement and other concealed features can affect where work can take place and may create unnecessary problems if they are discovered only after intrusive work has started.
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Our GPR concrete scanning service in Chelmsford helps project teams investigate suitable concrete elements before making those penetrations. Ground-penetrating radar allows information to be gathered from accessible surfaces without unnecessarily damaging the structure during the initial investigation.
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The survey can help identify reinforcement and other detectable embedded features that need to be considered during planning. ACUO Structural Insights then interprets the relevant findings so your engineers, contractors or site team have practical information to work with. Where a project also requires investigation into concrete condition, deterioration or other structural concerns, our NDT testing can provide further non-destructive evidence.
What you get from our Chelmsford surveys
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Reinforcement location within accessible concrete
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Investigation before drilling, cutting and coring
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Detection of relevant concealed features
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Non-destructive scanning of slabs and walls
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Useful information for refurbishment planning
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Reduced uncertainty before structural alterations
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Clearly interpreted survey findings
Make informed decisions before breaking into the structure
Existing structures do not always match the information available on drawings. Buildings can also have undergone alterations during their lifetime, making it difficult to rely on documentation alone when new penetrations or modifications are proposed.
Concrete scanning gives your team an opportunity to investigate the relevant areas before committing to intrusive work. We use GPR to gather subsurface information and interpret the results in the context of the survey area, helping you understand where identified features are located.
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Across Chelmsford and the surrounding Essex area, we support commercial properties, residential projects, refurbishment schemes and construction sites where better information about existing concrete is required. The aim is straightforward: provide useful evidence early enough for it to influence planning and reduce avoidable surprises later in the programme. For projects involving excavation or external works, our utility surveys can help establish the location of buried services before ground is disturbed.