Concrete Scanning Before Drilling, Coring & Cutting in Texas Backed by a Zero-Hit Guarantee
Call Before You Core. Scan First. Get Cleared.
We locate post-tension cables, rebar, conduit, and other hidden hazards before your crew cores, cuts, drills or anchors into the concrete.
Rated 5/5
Proudly Serving
Austin
Dallas
Corpus Christi
Houston
Greater Texas, Major Cities & Surrounding Areas
Experience
15+
Years of Concrete Scanning
Clients
100+
Happy Clients Served This Year
Hit-Record
Zero
Hits. Zero Delays. Zero Regrets
Clarity
100%
Scan First. Get Cleared.
Not All Concrete Scans Look the Same.
Your crew shouldn’t have to guess what the markings mean.
A scan is only useful if the people doing the work can understand it.
ClearCore clearly marks detected features throughout the work area and walks the findings with your team before we leave. You'll know exactly:
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What we found
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Where it runs
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How deep it is
And you know where the problem areas are before any drilling, cutting or coring work begins.
Competitor scan (left) vs. ClearCore scan (right). One leaves you guessing. The other leaves zero doubt.
One Miss Can Change the Entire Job
Concrete scanning before cutting isn’t just another step in the process. It can prevent a small penetration from becoming a very expensive problem.
The Cost of One Miss
Hazard Hit | Typical Cost | What Happens |
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Structural Damage | 5K+ | Inspection delays, design review |
Electrical Conduit | $2K – $15K | Power loss, rework, schedule disruption |
Post-Tension Cable | $10K – $25K+ | Shutdown, engineering review, repairs |
What We Find Before the First Cut
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Post-Tension Cables. We locate post-tension cables and trace their path through the planned work area. If your crew needs to locate post-tension cables before drilling, this is one of the primary reasons to scan first.
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Electrical Conduits. GPR can identify detectable conduit running through the scan area before a drill bit, core barrel or saw reaches it.
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Rebar & Reinforcement. We map reinforcement patterns, spacing and approximate depth so your crew can scan concrete for rebar before drilling, cutting or anchoring.
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Embedded Conditions. We identify other detectable features, heavy congestion and conditions that may affect where the planned work can happen.
GPR concrete scanning before coring or drilling identifies post-tension cables, rebar, conduit, and other embedded features around planned penetrations.
From a single core to dozens across a build-out, we scan and mark what runs through each location before drilling begins.
Concrete scanning before saw cutting or trenching means scanning the full planned cut path—not spot-checking sections along the way.
Whether it’s a wall opening, slab cut, or long utility trench, we scan the entire linear footage so your crew knows what crosses the path before the saw starts.
Scanning concrete before anchoring is all about precision—especially the location and approximate depth of embedded features.
From equipment and structural anchors in floors and walls to mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and overhead supports in commercial ceilings, we scan each planned location so crews can place anchors around reinforcement, conduit, and other embedded conditions.
Concrete Scanning for What You’re Actually Doing
Different penetrations create different questions. We scan around the planned work, not just a random section of slab. So while the end goal may change, the scan has to match the work.
Your Complete Pre-Coring & Pre-Cutting Scan
Everything your crew needs to understand the work area before they start.
Detected post-tension cables, reinforcement, conduit and other findings are marked directly on the concrete.
Before we leave, we walk the scan area with your team and explain what we found.
Photos of the completed scan and markings can be provided for your project records and field team.
Need documentation? Add-on a formal report with photographs and notes.
From Call to Cut in 3 Simple Steps
From request to scan, we keep the process simple so your crew can keep moving.
1. Schedule Your Scan
Send us the location, timing and whatever you have including plans, photos, or marked-up drawings. You'll receive a quote in less than 2 hrs.
2. We Scan and Mark
A ClearCore technician can be on-site in 24-48 hours to scan the planned work area and mark detected features directly on the concrete.
3. Congrats! You're Cleared.
We walk through the findings with your team so they understand what was identified before work begins.
Our Recent Scans Before Drilling, Cutting & Coring
Austin, TX
Restaurant Hood & Plumbing Scan
Sept 2026
Ceiling and floor scanning identified reinforcement, possible conduit and a congested no-drill zone before hood anchoring and sawcutting.
Frisco, TX
Food Delivery Chain Plumbing Trench Scan
Sept 2026
Proposed trench cuts were scanned to identify reinforcement and footing locations before sawcutting.
San Antonio, TX
Regional Bank Conduit Trench Scan
Sept 2026
A 15-inch-thick slab was scanned to identify shallow wire mesh and structural reinforcement before electrical trenching.
Houston, TX
Apartment Renovation Sawcut Scan
Sept 2026
Two renovation sawcut areas were scanned to locate post-tension cables before concrete cutting.
Clearcore Scans is an A++ company. There communication is excellent. There are polite, friendly, on time.
Chris G.
Homeowner
I’m very pleased with their service and would definitely refer them and utilize their services down the road.
Michael C.
Homeowner
They scanned and clearly marked everything, making the installation process straightforward. They also assisted us by locating and marking all post-tension cables, conduit, and rebar in the ceiling.
Jessica W.
Skelly Build
Matt was great to work with. Super responsive and awesome to work with.
Kirk S.
Sanford Services
The ClearCore Guarantee
If We Should’ve Found It, You Don’t Pay.
If something is struck within the agreed scan area that should have been identified by our scan, you don’t pay for the scan, subject to the terms of our guarantee.
Before we leave, we’ll tell you what we found, what we could confirm and whether any site conditions limited the scan.
Clear Markings.
Straight Answers.
No Guessing.
What do we receive after the scan?
Most projects include onsite markings, a walkthrough of the findings and photo documentation. Formal reports can be added on when required.
Can you scan walls and ceilings?
Yes. We scan accessible concrete floors, walls, elevated slabs and overhead surfaces before drilling, coring, cutting or anchoring.
Every Question Answered So Your Crew Never Drills Blind Again
Do I need concrete scanning before coring if I already have drawings?
Yes. Drawings show intended conditions, but they may not show exact field locations, later modifications or everything installed inside the slab. Concrete scanning before coring gives your crew information from the concrete itself.
How much area do you scan around a core?
The scan area depends on the planned work, slab conditions and what needs to be identified. We want enough area around the proposed penetration to understand how embedded features run through it.
What can GPR locate in concrete?
GPR can detect changes within the concrete that allow an experienced technician to identify features such as post-tension cables, rebar, reinforcement patterns, detectable conduit and other embedded conditions.
Can you scan multiple core locations on one visit?
Yes. Many projects include multiple cores, anchor locations, penetrations or cut areas. Send us the plans or layout and we can help determine the appropriate scan scope.
Can you tell us exactly where to drill?
We identify and mark detected features within the scan area so your crew can use that information when determining where work can proceed. Final penetration locations remain part of the contractor’s field decision-making.
How quickly can you get onsite?
Scheduling depends on location and workload, but we aim for 24-48 hours when possible. Contact us with the jobsite and timing and we’ll let you know what is available.
Ready to Cut, Core, Drill or Anchor? Get Cleared First.
What you don’t know about the concrete can change your plans. Scan the work area before the first penetration and know what’s there.
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Hits to PT cables, conduit, or reinforcement
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Delays when planned locations have to change after work begins
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Added Costs because of repairs and unnecessary rework
Get the answers you need before the first penetration.