CONCRETE TESTING MELBOURNE
HCS Concrete Testing - Call 1300 859 027
Heavy Construction Solutions (HCS) provides concrete core sampling and testing coordination for compressive strength assessment, structural verification and quality assurance across residential, commercial and infrastructure projects. We extract cores from existing structures in accordance with AS 1012.14, then coordinate testing through a NATA-accredited laboratory so you receive independently verified, standards-compliant results.
Core Testing and Laboratory Accreditation
Every core sample HCS extracts is labelled, photographed in situ and dispatched to an independent NATA-accredited testing laboratory. NATA (National Association of Testing Authorities) accreditation confirms the receiving laboratory operates to ISO/IEC 17025 standards, giving engineers, builders and asset owners confidence that reported compressive strength, density and composition results are accurate and defensible.
HCS manages the coring, sample preparation and laboratory coordination end-to-end - you get a single point of contact from on-site extraction through to a certified test report from the NATA-accredited laboratory.
Concrete Testing Qualifications
- CERTLOC Certified Locating Organisation accreditation underpins our scan-before-you-core process for every sample extracted
- Core extraction to AS 1012.14 - Method for securing and testing cores from hardened concrete for compressive strength
- Samples dispatched to an independent NATA-accredited laboratory operating to ISO/IEC 17025
- Compressive strength testing to AS 1012.9 coordinated through our laboratory partner
- Experience across residential, commercial and major infrastructure projects
What Our Concrete Testing Service Delivers
- Pre-drilling GPR/EML scan to confirm a clear, safe coring path before sample extraction
- Core samples labelled, photographed and prepared to AS 1012.14 requirements
- Coordination with a NATA-accredited laboratory for compressive strength, density and composition testing
- A certified test report from the laboratory for your project and compliance files
- A documented, single-point-of-contact process from extraction through to results
Our Concrete Testing service works alongside our concrete coring and concrete scanning teams, giving your project a single, accountable process from service identification through to a certified laboratory result. Learn more about HCS or view our full range of site investigation services.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is concrete testing and why is it needed?
Concrete testing determines the compressive strength, density and composition of concrete, typically by extracting a core sample and testing it in a laboratory. It is used to verify structural capacity, confirm design compliance and support quality assurance on new and existing structures.
Is HCS a NATA-accredited laboratory?
No. HCS extracts and prepares core samples on site and coordinates testing through an independent NATA-accredited laboratory, so your results are reported by an accredited third party operating to ISO/IEC 17025 standards.
What standard is concrete core testing performed to?
Core extraction and preparation follows AS 1012.14, and compressive strength testing is performed to AS 1012.9 by our laboratory partner.
Do you scan before you extract a core for testing?
Yes. Every sample extraction starts with a GPR and electromagnetic scan to confirm the position of reinforcing steel, post-tension cables and embedded services before we core.
What areas do you service?
We provide Concrete Testing across Melbourne, Newcastle and Brisbane, working alongside our concrete coring and concrete scanning teams in each region.
What results will I receive?
You will receive a certified test report from the NATA-accredited laboratory covering compressive strength, density and other requested properties, along with our on-site extraction documentation.
How does concrete testing connect to your other services?
Testing follows directly from our concrete coring service - we extract the sample, then coordinate laboratory testing, giving your project one accountable process from extraction through to a certified result.
How do I book a concrete testing job or get a quote?
Call 1300 859 027 or contact HCS online and our team will confirm your site details, sample requirements and timeline before scheduling extraction and laboratory testing.
