CONCRETE SCANNING MELBOURNE
CERTLOC Certified Concrete Scanning – Call 1300 859 027
Why Scan Before You Cut or Core
Cutting or coring into concrete without knowing what’s inside it risks striking post-tension cables, structural reinforcement, or embedded services – any of which can be dangerous, expensive, or both. Concrete scanning maps what’s inside the slab or structure before any physical work starts, so cutting and coring can proceed with confidence rather than guesswork.
How HCS Scans Concrete
HCS uses ground-penetrating radar (GPR) to scan concrete structures, reading reflections from reinforcement bar, post-tension cables, conduit and voids embedded in the slab. Scans are read and marked directly on site, so the crew doing the cutting or coring has a clear picture before work starts, not just a report to read afterward.
Melbourne Coverage
HCS runs concrete scanning across metro Melbourne, CBD, Docklands, Southbank, Fitzroy, Carlton, Richmond, South Yarra, and growth-corridor suburbs including Tarneit, Truganina, Point Cook, Craigieburn, Epping, Pakenham and Cranbourne. If your site isn’t listed, get in touch – coverage extends across the wider metro area.
Why HCS
11+ years in business, 2,500+ sites investigated across Australia. HCS is a CERTLOC Certified Locating Organisation and NULCA member, working to ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 certified management systems. Concrete scanning is part of HCS’s broader concrete scanning service line. If your project also needs to know what’s buried in the ground around the site, not just inside the structure, HCS’s underground service locating covers that.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does concrete scanning actually detect?
Reinforcement bar, post-tension cables, conduit and voids embedded within a concrete slab, wall or column.
Do I need a scan before every core or cut?
Any cut or core into concrete carries a real risk if what’s inside isn’t known – it’s standard practice to scan first, especially near known service runs or in post-tensioned structures.
How is concrete scanning different from underground service locating?
Concrete scanning looks inside a concrete structure itself (slabs, walls, columns); underground service locating covers what’s buried in the ground around and beneath a site. Many projects need both.
What do I receive after a scan?
Field marking directly on the concrete plus an electronic data file or report, matched to what your project needs.
How do I book a concrete scan or get a quote?
Call 1300 859 027 or submit an enquiry through the form below, and the team will confirm scope and scheduling for your site.
