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Concrete Scanning

Avoid costly mistakes with clear, reliable scanning.
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Concrete Scanning

Know Before You Cut

Cutting or drilling into concrete without knowing what’s inside can cause real problems. Hitting rebar, conduit, or post-tension cables can stop the job, require repairs, and pose safety concerns. Concrete scanning helps you see what’s in the slab before you start so you can plan the work the right way.

Randy Carter Construction provides concrete scanning using proven methods to locate what’s inside concrete before any cutting, coring, or drilling begins. You get a clear understanding of what you’re working around, so you can lay out your cuts, make adjustments if needed, and avoid running into something that shouldn’t be hit.

Once you start cutting, there is no room for error. If something’s in the slab, you’re going to hit it. Concrete Scanning helps you catch that before it turns into a problem.

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Our Services

Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)

Ground Penetrating Radar is used to scan concrete and locate objects below the surface without breaking into the slab. It sends high-frequency radio waves into the concrete and reads what comes back, allowing us to identify embedded materials before any work begins.

GPR can detect both metallic and non-metallic objects, including PVC conduits, as long as there is enough contrast between the material and the surrounding concrete. This helps give a reliable read of what’s inside, so cuts and cores can be planned with fewer surprises.

GPR works best on dry, cured concrete. Newly poured or wet concrete can limit how deep the signal can reach and reduce how clearly objects are detected.

Applications:

  • Locate rebar and post-tension cables
  • Identify conduits and electrical lines, including PVC
  • Scan slabs before cutting or coring
  • Determine the depth of embedded objects
  • Check for unknown obstructions

Electromagnetic Induction (EMI)

Electromagnetic Induction is used to locate metal inside concrete, especially rebar. It detects metal using electromagnetic signals and maps out where reinforcement is located within the slab.

This is a practical option when you need to understand where steel is before drilling or anchoring. It helps avoid damaging structural reinforcement and keeps the work controlled.

Applications:

  • Locate rebar in slabs and walls
  • Identify reinforcement patternsl
  • Verify spacing and layout
  • Support safe drilling and anchoring
  • Confirm clear areas before cutting

Concrete X-Ray (Radiographic Testing)

Concrete X-ray scanning provides a detailed image of what’s inside the concrete. This method uses radiographic imaging to show embedded materials and internal features with a higher level of detail than other methods.

It is used when a more exact view is needed, especially in areas where there’s little margin for error. This helps guide cutting or drilling in more sensitive locations.

Applications:

  • Capture detailed internal images
  • Locate post-tension cables and conduits
  • Identify hidden features or voids
  • Verify exact placement before cutting
  • Support work in sensitive areas

Concrete Scanning
You Can Count On

Randy Carter Construction provides concrete scanning so you know what you’re cutting into before you start. You get a clear read of what’s in the slab, so cuts, cores, and drilling can be planned the right way.

We’ve all seen what happens when something gets hit. Work stops, repairs have to be made, and the schedule takes a hit. Sometimes it creates a safety issue that slows everything down even more. Taking the time to scan first helps avoid that. We focus on giving you clear, usable information so you can mark your cuts, adjust your plan if needed, and move forward without running into something unexpected.

Commitment to Quality

The Randy Carter Construction team operates with an absolute commitment to quality. As Randy’s dad says, “Do a good job for someone, and they will tell a few people. Do someone a poor job, and they will tell many.”

Reliable Service

When you need reliable utility and construction services, Randy Carter Construction is here for you. With years of experience in underground utility excavation, we’ve seen it all, and we know how to handle it.

Innovative Solutions

No two jobs are exactly the same. Our team utilizes its years of expertise to come up with practical solutions to on-the-job obstacles.
  • Concrete Scanning
  • GPR Concrete Scanning
  • Concrete X-Ray Scanning
  • Rebar Detection Services
  • Concrete Slab Scanning
  • Pre-Drilling Concrete Inspection
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Industries We Serve

Any time you’re cutting, coring, or drilling into concrete, there’s a real risk of hitting something that shouldn’t be disturbed. Concrete scanning helps reduce that risk by showing what’s inside the slab before any work begins. Randy Carter Construction works with teams across Arkansas to help prevent issues before cutting or drilling starts. Here’s a detailed look at some of the industries we serve:
Commercial Construction: Scanning shows what’s inside the slab before cutting or coring, so work can be planned around rebar, conduit, and other embedded materials.
Healthcare Facilities: Hospitals often have critical systems running through floors and walls. Scanning helps locate those, so work can be done without disrupting essential areas.
Education Facilities: Schools require careful planning when making updates. Scanning helps avoid hitting utilities that could delay the work.
Industrial and Manufacturing: Facilities often have dense reinforcement and embedded systems. Scanning helps identify those before any cutting or drilling starts.
Municipal and Public Projects: Public work requires controlled and careful execution. Scanning helps locate what’s inside the concrete before any changes are made.
General Site Work: Any project that involves cutting or drilling into concrete can benefit from scanning. It helps avoid hitting something that brings the job to a stop.
If you’re planning to cut or drill into concrete, scanning gives you a clear view of what’s inside before the first cut is made.
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