For work that may involve excavation around live underground services, a Ground Penetrating Radar Survey using technology, is ideal for identifying what is underneath the road surface, prior to excavation.

Using a two-tool approaching, assessing the land with a cable location tool, followed by a full Ground Penetrating Radar Survey, will provide detailed information about pipes and services underground.

What does a Ground Penetrating Radar Survey entail?

With the use of the cable locating tools (RD8000) and generator, the area is scanned to single out the most obvious services first (these tend to be of metallic material). The area is then scanned with the GPR unit (RDS Detector Duo) to accurately locate the first findings and look for the non-metallic material such as gas, water, ducting, drainage pipes etc.

All the identified services are marked on the ground with marker paint or flags to show the line and depth. On completion of the Ground Penetrating Radar Survey, the information is recorded and can be presented to our customers with a CAD drawing. PIER (UK) also offer a full topographical survey, if required.

Other uses of the Ground Penetrating Radar Survey:

• Underground tanks
• Manholes
• Pits
• Voids
• Steel Reinforcement in concrete
• Many more…

PIER (UK) can supply Ground Penetrating Radar equipment, the RD8000 as well as a generator on a self-operated hire with durations to suit your requirements. Our team also provide training.

As the industry leaders in Vacuum Excavation, PIER (UK) will listen carefully to their customers’ requirements and provide a solution that is suitable for the job at hand.

To enquire about our hire fleet or Ground Penetrating Radar Surveys, you can contact our team on email or on 01925 228 674 who will be happy to answer any questions you may. Alternatively, you can view our latest projects on our Social Media platforms: Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.

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Ground Penetrating Radar Surveys are quickly becoming vastly popular when needed to identify potential safety hazards underground, but what are GPR Surveys?

Undertaking a Ground Penetrating Radar Survey

Ground Penetrating Radar Surveys scan the ground underneath the surface by using radar technology to identify any objects underground. This advanced technology has two antennas for a shallow and deep scan range, allowing it to detect various underground cables and assets at multiple depths.

The machine’s built-in computer provides detailed scan drawings on the screen which allows the GPR Survey technician to clearly mark out where the underground services and assets on the ground are in order for construction site workers to consider when working in the area.

Why should you use Ground Penetrating Radar Surveys? 

A GPR Survey can help to confirm the precise location of underground lines when used in conjunction when planning the drawings of the area. More importantly, this technology can help to identify any newer cables that are underground if old plans haven’t been updated. This ensures that all the services are clearly identified in order to reduce the risk of striking cables and causing personal injury.

What are the benefits of undertaking a Ground Penetrating Survey?

• All underground services can be identified before commencing with on-site work.
• Potential hazards are marked clearly on the ground which allows site managers to assess the risk and manage on-site safety.
• All on-site workers can see the precise location of underground utilities when excavating the ground.

As the industry leaders in Vacuum Excavation, PIER (UK) will listen carefully to their customers’ requirements and provide a solution that is suitable for the job at hand.

You can contact our team on email or on 01925 228 674. Alternatively, you can view our latest projects on our Social Media platforms: Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.

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