Ground Penetrating Radar Testing

Protect your construction projects with precision Ground Penetrating Radar Testing Services. Uncover hidden infrastructure safely and efficiently, preventing costly mistakes and structural risks with Elements' non-destructive imaging technology that keeps your project moving forward without interruption.

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What is Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) Testing at Element?

Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) Testing is a non-invasive inspection method using radar pulses to image subsurface structures. At Element, we provide advanced GPR services that enable construction professionals to detect and map critical hidden elements, ensuring project safety and preventing potential structural failures.

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What can Element offer you for Ground Penetrating Radar Testing?

Key services offered

Element offers a complete GPR testing solution, including concrete coring services when needed, delivered by our experienced technicians. GPR is used prior to coring to safely locate and avoid hidden infrastructure elements, reducing risk and preventing costly mistakes. Our services include: 

  • Subsurface concrete imaging 
  • Non-destructive infrastructure mapping 
  • Structural integrity assessment 
  • Hidden element detection 
  • Material property verification 

What we test

Element provides comprehensive testing across critical construction infrastructure, focusing on concrete structures and embedded elements. Our services detect and map electrical conduits, structural steel, rebar, and potential material property changes with unprecedented accuracy.

Methods and solutions offered

Our certified construction materials technicians can provide non-destructive radar pulse technology that allows for real-time imaging without stopping construction. 

Helping your site to detect and avoid hidden elements like rebar, electrical conduits, and structural steel. When needed, we can also dispatch our on-site coring crew to perform slab drilling after imaging.

Which labs offer this service

Our team operates from Materials Testing hubs across the world, providing global access to our expert capabilities. Find your nearest Materials Testing hub on our Locations Page. 

Materials and components we test

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  • Structural Components
  • Tendons (post-tension cables)
  • Structural steel
  • Rebar
  • Utility Infrastructure
  • Electrical conduits
  • Elements associated with mechanical upgrades
  • Material Issues
  • Discrepancies in concrete
  • Changes in material properties

Your Challenges, Our Solutions

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Risk of Structural Damage

Our Ground-penetrating radar GPR testing prevents damage by identifying critical subsurface hazards. This allows you to proceed confidently during cutting, coring, or upgrades, preventing costly mistakes and dangerous structural issues. This non-invasive approach allows for continued construction without interruption.
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Disruption to Construction Timelines

With our flexible approach, we provide end-to-end solutions that include ground-penetrating radar testing, concrete coring, and on-site detection of hidden infrastructure, all delivered by our expert technicians without disrupting the construction process.
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Outdated and Unsafe Testing Methods

Replace outdated X-ray techniques with our advanced ground-penetrating radar, offering safer, more comprehensive, and digitally accessible concrete subsurface imaging.
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Inefficient Crew Mobilization

Avoid complex crew mobilization by leveraging our streamlined, expert-driven testing service that brings comprehensive inspection directly to your construction site.

Why Choose Element

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Precision Engineering

Our ground-penetrating radar technology offers unmatched subsurface accuracy, detecting critical infrastructure elements with minimal disruption or risk.

Global Expertise Network

Access industry-leading testing from over 8,500 experts across globally, delivering trusted results wherever your project is located.

Non-Destructive Innovation

Advanced, non-invasive radar methods protect structural integrity while delivering actionable data and insights for safe decision-making.

Customer-Centric Solution

End-to-end service tailored to your site needs, optimizing timelines, minimizing errors, and supporting confident, informed construction planning.

Frequently asked questions

How quickly can Ground Penetrating Radar Testing be conducted?

One of our expert technicians can perform tests on site without stopping construction, providing you with efficient and minimally invasive imaging.

What specific elements can be detected?

Our GPR service detects electrical conduits, structural steel, rebar, tendons, and can identify discrepancies or changes in material properties that may indicate hidden damage.

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Speak to our team of experts

AMERICAS

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+1 888 786 7555

EUROPE

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UK

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+44 808 234 1667

Germany

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+49 800 000 5137

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+971 800 353 6368