Concrete Scanning Edmonton

GPR, ultrasound, electromagnetic locating, and digital concrete X-ray to help contractors and engineers cut, core, and drill safely.

Scantec provides professional concrete scanning in Edmonton using Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), electromagnetic locating, ultrasound, and digital concrete X-ray to locate hidden objects before cutting, coring, drilling, or structural modifications. Our non-destructive scanning services help reduce risk, prevent costly utility strikes, and support safe construction throughout Edmonton and the surrounding region.

What Is Concrete Scanning?

Concrete scanning is a non-destructive investigation method used to locate embedded objects within concrete slabs, walls, columns, and structural elements before intrusive work begins.

Using multiple scanning technologies, we can identify:

• Reinforcing steel (rebar)

• Post-tension cables

• Electrical conduits

• PVC and metallic piping

• Structural reinforcement

• Voids and anomalies

• Utilities beneath concrete slabs

Concrete scanning helps contractors avoid damaging critical structural components while improving jobsite safety and reducing unexpected delays.

When Is Concrete Scanning Needed?

Concrete scanning is recommended before:

• Concrete cutting

• Core drilling

• Anchor installation

• Slab penetrations

• Mechanical and electrical renovations

• Structural modifications

• Demolition work

• Work on post-tension slabs

Many commercial, institutional, and industrial buildings throughout Edmonton contain dense reinforcement, multiple conduit systems, and post-tension construction. Scanning before drilling or cutting significantly reduces project risk.

Our Concrete Scanning Services in Edmonton

Scantec selects the appropriate combination of technologies based on the concrete thickness, reinforcement density, and project requirements.

Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)

Ground Penetrating Radar is our primary concrete scanning tool. We use multiple antenna frequencies to locate embedded objects with excellent accuracy while also investigating conditions beneath concrete slabs where site conditions permit.

Typical applications include:

• Rebar mapping

• Post-tension cable locating

• Conduit detection

• Slab thickness estimation

• Utility investigations

Electromagnetic (EM) Locating

Electromagnetic locating complements GPR by identifying conductive utilities and energized electrical systems that may not always be clearly distinguishable using radar alone.

This combined approach improves confidence when locating:

• Live electrical conduits

• Grounding conductors

• Metallic piping

• Buried conductive utilities

Ultrasound Thickness Measurement

Ultrasound is used to estimate concrete thickness where only one side of the slab is accessible. It also provides additional verification of structural thickness in conditions where radar performance may be affected.

Digital Concrete X-Ray

For heavily reinforced concrete or situations requiring additional confirmation, digital concrete X-ray provides detailed images of embedded objects that may be difficult to interpret using GPR alone.

Digital X-ray is commonly used for:

• Congested reinforcement

• Critical structural penetrations

• High-risk coring locations

• Complex concrete investigations

Why Concrete Scanning Is Important

Cutting or drilling concrete without first locating embedded objects can result in:

• Damaged post-tension cables

• Severed electrical conduits

• Broken water or mechanical lines

• Structural damage

• Costly repairs

• Project delays

• Increased safety hazards

Professional concrete scanning provides contractors with the information needed to work safely and confidently before intrusive construction begins.

Concrete Scanning Experience in Edmonton

Scantec has completed concrete scanning projects throughout Edmonton on commercial, industrial, municipal, healthcare, educational, and multi-storey developments.

Our experience includes:

• Commercial tenant improvements

• Hospital renovations

• Warehouse and industrial facilities

• Parkades

• High-rise buildings

• Mechanical and electrical upgrades

• Structural investigations

• Utility locating beneath concrete slabs

Every project is evaluated individually to determine the most appropriate scanning methods and deliver accurate field markings for construction crews.

Frequently Asked Questions

How deep can concrete GPR scan?

Scanning depth depends on concrete thickness, moisture content, and reinforcement density. Under favorable conditions, GPR can locate embedded objects within concrete slabs and detect deeper features beneath the slab.

Can you locate conduits beneath thick concrete slabs?

Yes. Depending on site conditions, lower-frequency GPR antennas combined with electromagnetic locating can identify conduits and underground utilities beneath thicker concrete sections.

Do I need concrete scanning before core drilling?

Yes. Concrete scanning is strongly recommended before any core drilling, cutting, or slab penetration to reduce the risk of striking embedded reinforcement or utilities.

Do you scan post-tension slabs?

Yes. We regularly perform post-tension slab scanning throughout Edmonton to accurately locate PT cables before drilling or cutting.

Can concrete scanning be performed in occupied buildings?

Yes. Our GPR, EM locating, and ultrasound methods are non-destructive and well suited for offices, hospitals, schools, retail facilities, and other occupied buildings where disruption must be minimized.

Need Concrete Scanning in Edmonton?

Reduce risk before cutting, coring, or drilling.

Scantec provides professional concrete scanning in Edmonton using GPR, ultrasound, electromagnetic locating, and digital concrete X-ray to help contractors and engineers make informed decisions before intrusive work begins.

We proudly serve Edmonton, St. Albert, Sherwood Park, Leduc, Nisku, Fort Saskatchewan, Spruce Grove, Beaumont, and surrounding communities.

Call Now: 780-246-2486

Email: info@scantecgpr.com