Reduce risk, avoid programme delays and make decisions based on evidence – not assumptions.
Concrete Scanning in Cardiff, Glamorgan
Structural Repairs delivers expert concrete scanning — a advanced technique for assessing internal defects in concrete across Cardiff and the broader Glamorgan area.
With over 35 years of structural repair experience, we help clients act with confidence, safety and accuracy — ensuring every intervention delivers “new or better” results.
Concrete Scanning Explained
Concrete scanning is a non-intrusive method used to see inside concrete. It helps property owners detect what’s beneath the surface — without drilling or damaging the structure.
We utilise several scanning systems, including:
- Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) — reveals reinforcement, conduits, voids and layers.
- Ferro-scanning / Covermetry — identifies rebar positions.
- Ultrasonic / Delamination detection — detects zones of weakness or delamination.
These techniques create a detailed internal picture — enabling safe, accurate, and informed decision-making before cutting, coring or repairing. Our concrete scanning work follows recognised UK non-destructive testing standards, such as the guidance published by the British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing: https://www.bindt.org/
Why Skipping Scanning Is Risky
- Neglecting proper scanning can cause costly problems:
- Damaging post-tension wires during drilling or coring
- Reducing load capacity
- Ignoring early-stage defects
- Increased project cost
- Site shutdowns and liability issues
- A comprehensive scan mitigates all these risks, ensuring that every project is safe, efficient and compliant — and that repaired structures are better than before.
Your Trusted Scanning Partner
Structural Repairs is your full-service structural partner. We combine diagnostic technology with repair expertise for complete project confidence.
- Decades in structural diagnostics and repairs.
- Fully compliant with safety standards
- State-of-the-art technology
- Clear results, not jargon
- Full accountability from survey to fix
- Renowned for reliability and service
- Free initial consultation.
Working with us means choosing certainty over risk and precision over assumption.
Ideal Situations for Ground Penetrating Radar
Our concrete scanning is highly effective for a wide range of construction, engineering and inspection tasks:
Commercial, Industrial & Residential Buildings
- Hospitals, schools and offices
- Locating hidden services
- {Reducing risk during refurbishment, fit-out or M&E installation}
Heritage, Conservation & Sensitive Sites
- Structures requiring non-intrusive inspection
- Scanning without drilling or damage
- {Understanding hidden features without intrusive works}
Refurbishment, Renovation & Compliance
- {Helping meet safety, survey and regulatory requirements} work safely, precisely and efficiently — saving time, money and risk.
- Pre-refurbishment surveys
- Supporting design decisions
Cutting, Drilling & Penetration Safety
- Core extraction planning
- Preventing costly damage
- Reducing delays caused by unexpected obstructions
Infrastructure, Civil & Structural Engineering
- Bridges, decks, car parks and slabs
- Identifying voids and defects
- {Supporting repair, strengthening and load-bearing investigations}
The Value of Scanning Before You Drill
Protects assets and people.
Ensures compliance.
Accelerates projects.
Informs targeted repairs.
Assures documentation accuracy.
Maintains structural performance.
When combined with our other services — such as resin injection, crack stitching, and carbon fibre reinforcement — scanning delivers a complete, low-risk repair strategy.
Concrete Scanning FAQs
Typical GPR depth is 200-500 mm. For thicker structures, multi-frequency scanning is available.
No — it’s completely non-invasive.
Our systems provide millimetre-level accuracy, verified by in-house engineers.
Absolutely — it’s one of the most common applications of scanning.
Yes — we combine scanning with structural repair services, delivering end-to-end solutions from survey to restoration.
Contact Structural Repairs
If you need concrete scanning in Cardiff, Glamorgan, don’t wait until problems appear — act now. Whether you’re planning a cut, a core, or a full structural renovation, we’ll ensure your project is safe, compliant and precise.
0300 030 1822
46 The Arches, Alma Road, Windsor SL4 1QZ
structuralrepairs.com
Free initial consultation and project advice.
Structural Repairs — revealing the unseen.
