GPR Ground PenetratingRadar Scanning
See beneath the surface without excavation. Our GPR technology sends radar pulses into the ground to map utilities, detect voids, and locate leak damage - providing critical information before any digging begins.
How Ground Penetrating Radar Works
GPR emits high-frequency radio waves into the ground. When these waves encounter different materials (pipes, voids, moisture, rebar), they reflect back to the antenna. Our equipment measures these reflections to create detailed subsurface images.
Signal Transmission
Radar antenna sends electromagnetic pulses into the subsurface.
Reflection Detection
Signals reflect off buried objects and material boundaries.
Data Processing
Advanced software converts reflections into detailed subsurface profiles.
Analysis & Marking
Technicians interpret data and mark locations on the surface.
GPR reveals pipes, voids, and utilities hidden beneath concrete and soil.
What GPR Can Reveal
Industry Applications
- Parking structure surveys
- Pre-construction utility mapping
- Post-tension cable location
- Slab leak investigation
- Water main location
- Sewer line mapping
- Storm drain assessment
- Road subsurface evaluation
- Process piping location
- Tank and vessel inspection
- Foundation assessment
- Underground storage tanks
- Pre-excavation scanning
- Rebar and conduit location
- Concrete thickness measurement
- Historical structure investigation
GPR for Water Leak Investigation
While GPR cannot directly "see" water leaks, it is an invaluable tool in leak investigation for several reasons:
Void Detection
Identify underground voids and soil erosion caused by leaking water, revealing damage patterns.
Pipe Mapping
Locate underground pipes before acoustic or tracer gas testing to ensure complete coverage.
Moisture Migration
Track how water has spread through soil or fill materials, showing the extent of saturation.
Safe Excavation
Map all utilities before repair excavation to prevent accidental damage to other services.
Need Subsurface Investigation?
Our GPR specialists provide comprehensive subsurface scanning for utility location, void detection, and leak investigation.
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