UNDERGROUND SURVEYING
Geophysical Surveys
Our geophysical surveys use non-invasive, high-capacity data-capturing instruments. This method enables us to collect extensive data while minimizing both the time spent on-site and disturbances to the surrounding environment.
By identifying and addressing hidden health and safety hazards during the design and planning phases of your project, we can significantly reduce the risk of incurring remediation costs later in the construction process. Understanding the site’s constraints early can lead to substantial savings if potential hazards arise later in the construction timeline.
Our geophysical surveys align with our other services, which include ground penetrating radar surveys (GPR), topographical surveys, LiDAR, buried utilities detection, CCTV drainage condition assessments, and hydrographical (bathymetric) surveys.
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How can a geophysical survey benefit my project?
A geophysical survey can provide valuable data for a variety of projects. Frequently used for road construction investigations, mapping post-tension cables, detecting voids and sinkholes, exploring mine workings, and determining the depth to bedrock.
Our detection methods can identify foundations, buried obstructions, underground storage tanks (USTs), fuel tanks, cellars, air raid shelters, piles, and tie rods. When combined with reinforcement bar (rebar) mapping, High-frequency Concrete analysis, and Bridge Deck analysis, a geophysical survey can enhance your project’s planning and execution.
Our recent Geophysical surveys
We completed work at an NHS Hospital where a large watermain had ruptured beneath a car park. We excavated the ground and repaired the watermain, but due to the volumes of water lost we checked for more damage. The Estates Department were concerned that the fines might have been washed away leaving the potential for voids beneath the existing car park surfacing. As the car park was in daily use for traffic and a large mobile MRI scanner any voids posed a risk of collapse. Our geophysical survey provided a full understanding of the site condition, and any action needed.
Our second recent project saw out team commissioned for large brownfield site in South Wales. We scanned where buildings had been demolished to ground level, and our multi-array ground penetrating radar technology mapped and found the extent of historic foundations not removed during the initial demolition.
Our full range of underground and utilities services are listed below.
Underground Surveying Services
Location and tracing of underground utilities and buried services. Available as a standalone survey or as part of an integrated topographical or measured building survey.
To provide a full understanding of below ground site conditions and to confirm evidence of previous site use. Essential to complete prior to excavations, drilling, piling and many other construction processes.
Full range of high-pressure drainage solutions undertaken as a separate exercise or as part of a full CCTV condition survey and assessment.
Location and confirmation of the layout of structural reinforcement. A fast and efficient method of identifying voids in a variety of applications.
Remote inspections using state-of-the-art CCTV cameras to provide high definition visual imagery in pipes, voids and areas of restricted access.
Permanent identification of underground services assets to complement your utility survey. Effective and clear marking of the purpose of each inspection chamber.