Concrete Scanning
See Inside Before You Cut, Core, or Drill
Before any cutting, coring, or drilling begins, it’s critical to know what’s hidden beneath the surface. Concrete scanning allows contractors, engineers, and facility managers to locate subsurface elements like rebar, post-tension cables, conduits, and voids safely and accurately, without destructive testing.
At Blood Hound, our GPR concrete scanning services combine precision technology with decades of field expertise. We help prevent costly damage, reduce risk, and keep projects on time and within budget. Our experienced technicians deliver clear, actionable imaging results so you can build and renovate with confidence.
Schedule a concrete scan today or contact us for a consultation to get started.
Our Concrete Scanning Solutions
Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) Scanning
Our GPR concrete scanning solutions use advanced radar technology to detect metallic and non-metallic objects embedded within concrete. By emitting radio waves into the concrete slab, our equipment identifies reflections from subsurface materials such as rebar, post-tension cables, electrical conduits, and voids, creating detailed imaging without the need for x-rays or coring.
This non-destructive process provides real-time data on what lies beneath, ensuring safe and informed decision-making during construction or renovation.
Rebar and Post-Tension Cable Locating
Before you drill, core, or modify a concrete slab, it’s essential to locate reinforcing steel and post-tension cables. Damaging these elements can compromise structural integrity and cause costly project delays. Our concrete scanning services identify the position, depth, and pattern of rebar and cables to help maintain your structure’s strength and safety.
Conduit Mapping
Striking an electrical or communication conduit during construction can result in major safety hazards and expensive repairs. Blood Hound’s GPR scanning concrete process precisely maps embedded conduits and utilities within slabs, walls, and columns, keeping your team safe and compliant.
Concrete Thickness Measurement
Understanding slab thickness is vital for load assessments and retrofit planning. Our scanning process accurately measures concrete thickness, providing engineers with the data needed for capacity evaluations and structural analysis.
Advanced Technologies We Employ
Blood Hound utilizes state-of-the-art ground penetrating radar systems that emit high-frequency radio waves into concrete surfaces. These signals bounce back when encountering a change in material density allowing us to visualize hidden utilities, voids, and reinforcements. GPR is safe for indoor and outdoor use and provides faster, clearer imaging than traditional x-ray methods.
Our EM locators complement GPR by detecting metallic utilities such as electrical wiring, plumbing lines, and rebar. Together, GPR and EM provide the most accurate subsurface imaging available in the industry.
We don’t just scan, we deliver actionable results. Blood Hound’s digital reports include annotated images, marked layouts, and optional 3D models that make it easy to interpret scan data for planning and documentation.
Benefits of Choosing Blood Hound for Concrete Scanning
Avoiding damage means avoiding delays. Our non-destructive scanning services save time and reduce costly rework, allowing construction schedules to stay on track.
Our GPR concrete scanning services provide sub-inch accuracy for locating embedded materials. Every scan is reviewed by trained experts who interpret the results to ensure precision and reliability.
By identifying subsurface utilities, voids, and reinforcements before work begins, our concrete scanning prevents structural failures, equipment damage, and worker injuries, helping your project meet the highest safety standards.
Applications of Our Concrete Scanning Services
Construction and Renovation Projects
Contractors rely on GPR concrete scanning to identify rebar, conduits, and post-tension cables before drilling or coring ensuring safe, efficient progress on every project.
Infrastructure Maintenance
Public and private infrastructure teams use concrete scanning to assess the condition of aging bridges, parking structures, and buildings, supporting long-term maintenance and repair planning.
Facility Management
From hospitals and universities to industrial sites, property managers depend on conduit mapping and utility locating to plan renovations, upgrades, and installations without compromising safety or compliance.
Why Choose Blood Hound?
Expertise and Experience
With decades of experience in utility locating and subsurface imaging, Blood Hound is a trusted partner for contractors and engineers nationwide. Our certified technicians have scanned thousands of concrete slabs across commercial, industrial, and municipal projects.
Advanced Technology
We invest in cutting-edge GPR scanning concrete equipment and data visualization tools that deliver the clarity and confidence you need before making critical construction decisions.
Customer-Centric Approach
Every project is unique, and so is our approach. We take the time to understand your goals, tailor our concrete scanning services, and communicate results clearly and quickly.
Schedule a Concrete Scanning Service Today
Avoid surprises beneath the surface. Partner with Blood Hound, the industry leader in GPR concrete scanning services to keep your project safe, efficient, and on schedule.
Contact us today to request a quote or schedule a concrete scan with our certified technicians.
FAQs
What is concrete scanning and why is it important before cutting or coring?
Concrete scanning uses ground penetrating radar (GPR) to detect embedded objects in concrete slabs helping prevent strikes, damage, and safety incidents during drilling or coring.
What types of objects can you detect inside concrete?
We can locate rebar, post-tension cables, conduits, voids, and other subsurface elements.
What technology does Blood Hound use for concrete scanning?
We use GPR, EM locators, and advanced imaging tools to provide clear, non-destructive scans of any concrete surface.
Is GPR safe to use indoors and around sensitive equipment?
Yes. Ground penetrating radar emits low-energy radio waves that are completely safe for indoor environments, personnel, and sensitive electronics.
How deep can your concrete scanning equipment detect embedded objects?
Our scanners typically detect objects up to 18–24 inches deep, depending on concrete density and composition.
Can you scan vertical surfaces like walls or only horizontal slabs?
Yes, our GPR scanning systems can be used on walls, columns, ceilings, and slabs - both horizontally and vertically.
What kind of deliverables or reports do you provide after scanning?
Clients receive digital maps, annotated imaging, and detailed reports outlining findings, locations, and slab thickness data.
How accurate are your concrete scans?
Our scans are highly accurate, typically within a fraction of an inch, thanks to the combination of GPR and EM detection technologies.
What industries or projects typically require concrete scanning services?
Construction, engineering, infrastructure, manufacturing, and facility management sectors all rely on GPR concrete scanning to ensure safety and accuracy.
How can I schedule a concrete scanning service with Blood Hound?
Simply contact us online or call our team to schedule your next concrete scan, we’ll handle the rest.