Concrete Scanning in Swansea,

Concrete Scanning in Swansea, South Wales

Structural Repairs delivers expert concrete scanning — a advanced technique for mapping structures in concrete across Swansea and the wider South Wales area.
With a long trading history of industry expertise, we help clients act with confidence, safety and accuracy — ensuring every intervention delivers “new or better” results.

How Concrete Scanning Works

Concrete scanning is a non-invasive method used to analyse the hidden structure of concrete. It helps contractors detect what’s beneath the surface — without drilling or damaging the structure.

We utilise several technologies, including:

  • Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) — maps rebar, post-tensioning cables and pipes.
  • Ferro-scanning / Covermetry — measures concrete cover.
  • Ultrasonic / Delamination detection — identifies cracks and honeycombing.

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/

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How Structural Repairs Works

We follow a engineered process to deliver precise, verifiable results.

1. Initial Consultation & Planning

  • No-obligation consultation.
  • Understand structure history.
  • Define scan areas.

2. On-Site Setup & Calibration

  • Prepare target zones.
  • Calibrate equipment.
  • Coordinate access.

3. Data Acquisition

  • Gather overlapping passes.
  • Use ferro-scanner and ultrasound as needed.
  • Record precise depth and feature data.

4. Data Analysis & Interpretation

  • Process scan results.
  • {Identify rebar, conduits, voids and defects}.
  • Highlight anomalies.

5. Reporting & Recommendations

  • Deliver clear reports.
  • Mark safe drilling/coring areas.
  • {Offer guidance on risk reduction and compliance}.

6. Integration & Follow-Up

We turn technical insight into actionable solutions — all managed by our in-house engineers.

  • Optional re-scans after works.
  • Seamless survey-to-solution workflow.

Practical Use Cases

Our concrete scanning is perfectly suited for a wide range of construction, engineering and inspection tasks:

Commercial, Industrial & Residential Buildings

  • Retail parks and leisure facilities
  • Investigating unknown construction details
  • {Reducing risk during refurbishment, fit-out or M&E installation}

Heritage, Conservation & Sensitive Sites

  • Conservation areas needing gentle investigation
  • Ideal for historic masonry and ageing concrete
  • {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
  • Ensuring structural integrity before modifications

Cutting, Drilling & Penetration Safety

  • Drilling, coring or sawing operations
  • Locating rebar, tendons, conduits and services
  • Reducing delays caused by unexpected obstructions

Infrastructure, Civil & Structural Engineering

  • Retaining walls and foundations
  • Identifying voids and defects
  • {Supporting repair, strengthening and load-bearing investigations}

The Value of Scanning Before You Drill

Protects assets and people.

Ensures compliance.

Reduces downtime.

Informs targeted repairs.

Assures documentation accuracy.

Extends life of assets.

When combined with our other services — such as resin injection, crack stitching, and carbon fibre reinforcement — scanning delivers a complete, low-risk repair strategy.

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Concrete Scanning FAQs

How deep can you scan concrete?

Typical GPR depth is up to half a metre. For thicker structures, multi-frequency scanning is available.

Will scanning damage the surface?

No — it’s completely contactless.

How accurate are your concrete scanning results?

Our systems provide millimetre-level accuracy, verified by in-house engineers.

Can you scan concrete before core drilling or saw cutting?

Absolutely — it’s one of the main uses of scanning.

Do you also carry out repairs?

Yes — we combine scanning with structural repair services, delivering end-to-end solutions from survey to restoration.

Contact Structural Repairs

0300 030 1822
46 The Arches, Alma Road, Windsor SL4 1QZ
structuralrepairs.com

Free initial consultation and project advice.

Structural Repairs — revealing the unseen.

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