Concrete Scanning for Renovations & Retrofits
Already finished your design plans? Our GPR scans verify slab conditions and structural layout before cutting or coring so your retrofit stays on track.
What is Renovation & Retrofit Scanning?
Renovation and retrofit scanning is the process of using high-resolution ground-penetrating radar (GPR) to scan concrete surfaces prior to construction modifications.
Whether you're cutting a shaft, adding piping, or anchoring into a slab, this scan provides a clear, accurate view of what lies beneath. Unlike basic utility locating, this is precision scanning tailored for design professionals.
USE IT TO:
— Verify slab safety for cutting, drilling, or coring
— Confirm placement for new walls or equipment
— Identify embedded hazards to avoid damage
— Prevent costly delays and redesigns
Why Renovation & Retrofit Scanning Matters
Design assumptions aren’t always accurate. Core drills and layout changes made years ago, especially during previous tenant buildouts, can leave behind a patchwork of unknowns. Our scans reduce the risk of:
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Costly rework and change orders
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Hitting critical embedded systems
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Design delays from structural surprises
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Project stalls due to failed inspections
You get your layout validated and no suprises before the first core hits the slab!
When to Scan During a Renovation or Retrofit
After plans are drawn but before construction starts, GPR scans help ensure your layout doesn’t conflict with structural realities. We help design teams:
Confirm that planned wall, stair, or equipment locations are structurally feasible
Avoid cutting into post-tension cables, conduit, or reinforcement
Reduce costly redesigns, delays, or permitting issues mid-project
Move forward with construction confidently and accurately
Structural Conditions Documented
— Rebar, conduit, and post-tension cable locations
— Thickness and variation of the slab
— Structural beam placement and anomalies
— Depth and position of embedded elements
What Our Renovation & Retrofit Scans Reveal
Every scan maps critical details that impact your build. This is the data your team needs to proceed safely, and the insight your engineer needs to make final calls.
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Onsite walkthrough
We meet to align on your plans, layout, and scanning goals.
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High-resolution GPR scanning
With decades of field experience, a qualified technician performs the GPR scan
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Real-time markings
Documentation and consultation provided to verify safe zones and problem areas
All scans are conducted by a seasoned builder who knows both the slab and the stakes. You’ll get answers you can act on, not just data you have to decode.
Who This Service Is For
This service is ideal for:
General contractors
overseeing tenant buildouts or retrofits
Design-build teams
validating design feasibility before work begins
Investors and property owners
protecting building integrity across multiple tenant cycles
Use Cases for Renovation & Retrofit Scanning
When design hinges on what’s inside the concrete, structural scans bring the clarity you need to move forward.
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USE CASE 1
Retail Renovation for a New Tenant
A vacant space is being converted into a specialty bakery. The design is complete, but before construction begins, the team needs to verify that proposed locations for commercial-grade counters, kitchen equipment, and floor drains won’t interfere with structural elements. Scanning confirms that the slab can accommodate utility routing and anchoring without hitting critical support or conduit paths.
USE CASE 2
Hospital Wing Renovation
A hospital is renovating one of its wings to house updated medical technology and reconfigured treatment rooms. With the plans finalized, structural scanning is used to validate new wall placements, ceiling-mounted equipment supports, and slab openings. This helps ensure patient safety and structural compliance before construction begins.
USE CASE 3
Multi-Level Office Retrofit
A corporate office is undergoing a full renovation, including the addition of a custom in-suite staircase between floors. To avoid costly mistakes, a GPR scan is performed across the proposed stairwell location to identify post-tension cables, rebar patterns, and embedded conduit. This large-area scan helps ensure safe coring and structural integrity before any slab cutting begins.
FAQs About Renovation & Retrofit Scanning
As-builts are often outdated or incomplete. A scan verifies what’s actually there today, not just what was once planned.
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Even one core can strike a live conduit or PT cable. A quick scan ensures safety and eliminates liability.
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We mark directly on the surface so your crew knows exactly where to drill, cut, or anchor. Plus we can provide photo documentation and plan markups on request.
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Absolutely. Many clients scan first to avoid designing around incorrect assumptions. But if you’re already locked in, our scan ensures the layout is still viable.
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Ready to Schedule a Renovation or Retrofit Scan?
We’ll walk your site, review your plans, and confirm your layout is viable before cutting or anchoring begins.
Service Areas
Houston
Austin
Dallas
San Antonio
Greater Texas
Contact Info
(832) 460-5404