Accurate Concrete Scanning Before You Cut or Core
Your job is on the line when coring or cutting into concrete. Scanning first prevents hazards, costly delays, and safety risks.
What is Pre-Coring & Pre-Cutting Scanning?
Pre-coring and pre-cutting scanning uses ground-penetrating radar (GPR) to locate critical elements within concrete such as electrical conduits, tension cables, rebar, and embedded pipe prior to drilling, sawing, or anchoring.
This step happens after layout is complete and right before any drilling, sawing, or anchoring begins.
USE IT TO:
— Avoid hitting post-tension cables, conduits, or rebar
— Supplement overloaded in-house scanning teams
— Confirm safe drill zones before anchoring
— Move fast on late-stage layout changes
Why Scanning Before Cutting or Coring Matters
Once your layout is finalized and tools are ready to go, it can feel tempting to skip the scan. But that’s when the stakes are highest. Cutting without scanning means cutting blind and that can spell disaster.
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Accidental strikes
Prevent damaging live conduits, PT cables, or chilled water lines hidden in the slab.
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Costly delays
Avoid costly downtime from emergency repairs, resubmittals, or redesigns after a hit.
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Safety risks
Protect your crew and the structure from hazards that can cause injury or collapse.
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Liability
Mitigate risk and protect your reputation from mistakes that weren’t yours to make.
Scanning before you cut or core is more than a safety step, it's a smart business move!
When to Scan Before Cutting & Coring
Skipping the scan? You’re risking rework, delays, and liability. Worse, if you hit something critical, your name’s on the line. Scan before cutting or coring when you want to:
Verify the slab is clear before sawing or drilling
Confirm safe zones for anchors or penetrations
Keep your project on schedule without guesswork
Provide documentation to meet GC or owner requirements
Subsurface Elements Identified
— Post-tension cables and rebar spacing
— Embedded electrical conduits
— Plumbing and gas lines in the slab
— Voids, slab thickness, and structural anomalies
What Our Pre-Coring and Pre-Cutting Scans Reveal
We mark directly on the surface and provide clear interpretation for your team so you’re not left guessing in the field. Our GPR scanning reveals:
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Schedule the scan.
Tell us when your team is planning to cut or core. We’ll work with your schedule and can often handle urgent requests with fast turnaround.
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We scan and mark in the field.
Our technician arrives onsite with state-of-the-art GPR, scans all layout areas, and clearly marks hazards and safe zones. No guesswork left behind.
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Cut, core, or anchor with confidence
With hazards identified, your crew can work faster and safer without worrying about what's hidden inside the slab.
We mark directly on the surface and provide clear interpretation for your team. So you’re not left guessing in the field.
Who This Service Is For
This service is ideal for:
General Contractors
who want a single scanning partner across all subs to avoid delays and inconsistent quality.
Cutting & Coring Contractors
who need precise, reliable scanning or extra support for an overloaded in-house team.
Subcontractors
including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection who are preparing for penetrations
Use Cases for Pre-Coring & Pre-Cutting Scanning
Real-world scenarios where pre-cutting and pre-coring scans prevent delays and costly mistakes.
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USE CASE 1
The Outlet That Got Missed
A large commercial GC was wrapping up the slab work when the electrical team realized an outlet had been left off the original layout. With drywall framing already scheduled, time was tight. ClearCore was called in for a same-day scan. We identified safe zones for the added conduit, and the crew was able to install without delay, avoiding costly mistakes and rework.
USE CASE 2
Supplementing the In-House Scanner
A mechanical contractor with their own GPR scanner was overloaded on a fast-moving multi-floor project. Instead of hiring another tech full-time, they brought in ClearCore as an on-call scan partner. We picked up overflow work with no ramp-up required, giving their team breathing room while keeping the job on track.
USE CASE 3
When the Cutting Crew's Scan Wasn't Enough
A fire protection contractor relied on a coring company that also scanned but after two near-misses with unmarked hazards, they turned to ClearCore. We re-scanned the area and found a bundle of live conduits missed in the first pass. From that day on, they insisted on ClearCore for all their concrete scans.
FAQs About PRE-CORING & PRE-CUTTING Scanning
Absolutely. If your in-house techs are overloaded or booked out, we can pick up overflow scanning reliably.
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We’ll scan them as-is and let you know if adjustments are needed before you drill into something dangerous.
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We use chalk, paint, or tape depending on the site conditions and your preferences. We us color coding and labels so there is no guesswork.
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Our scanning is clean and non-invasive scanning. The space can be empty or occupied.
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Ready to Schedule a Pre-Coring & Pre-Cutting Scan?
Let ClearCore scan your slab before you cut, core, or anchor.
We help subcontractors move fast, stay safe, and protect what matters.
Service Areas
Houston
Austin
Dallas
San Antonio
Greater Texas
Contact Info
(832) 460-5404