Concrete Scanning Dubai
Non-destructive concrete scanning services in Dubai using ground penetrating radar (GPR). Detect rebar, post-tension cables, voids, and embedded services before coring, cutting, or drilling.
GPR Concrete Scanning in Dubai & the UAE
Al Warqa Survey Engineering provides ground penetrating radar (GPR) concrete scanning services across Dubai and the UAE. Before any coring, drilling, saw-cutting, or concrete breaking works, our GPR scan identifies rebar layouts, post-tension cables, electrical conduits, and voids hidden within the slab or wall — preventing costly damage to structure and services.
Dubai's construction projects involve extensive floor coring for MEP penetrations, slab cutting for renovation works, and concrete breaking for service upgrades. A GPR concrete scan takes minutes per area and can prevent weeks of repair delays caused by cutting through a post-tension cable or conduit.
Our Methodology
Delivering excellence through a proven three-stage workflow
Scope & Surface Preparation
Define scan area and coring/cutting locations. Ensure surface is accessible and clean for reliable GPR signal penetration.
GPR Scanning & Interpretation
Conduct systematic GPR scan passes across the defined area. Interpret radargrams in real time to identify rebar depth, spacing, PT cables, conduits, and voids.
Marking & Report
Mark detected features directly on the slab surface and produce a report with annotated scan plan and radargram images for client records.
Applications
Industry sectors and use cases we serve
Pre-Coring & Drilling Scans
Identify rebar and conduit before MEP penetrations are cut through slabs or walls
Post-Tension Cable Detection
Locate PT cables before any saw-cutting or coring in PT concrete slabs
Concrete Slab Void Detection
Identify voids, delamination, and honeycombing in suspended or ground slabs
Renovation & Fit-Out Projects
Safe concrete modification for commercial fit-out and building refurbishment
Deliverables
What you receive at the end of every project
- Marked-up scan planRebar grid, cables, and conduit locations marked on site or on drawings
- GPR radargram imagesEvidence of all scan lines and detected features
- Safe drilling / coring zone confirmation
- Concrete scan reportPDF with annotated photos and findings summary
Technology Stack
Industry-leading equipment and software
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Concrete Scanner (NDRC System)
Advanced surveying technology for precision data capture and analysis.
GSSI GPR System
Advanced surveying technology for precision data capture and analysis.
AutoCAD
Advanced surveying technology for precision data capture and analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dubai buildings frequently use post-tension concrete slabs. Cutting through a post-tension cable causes immediate structural failure and repair costs exceeding tens of thousands of AED. A GPR scan takes 30–60 minutes and confirms safe coring locations before any work begins.
Yes. Post-tension cables are clearly visible in GPR radargrams due to their metallic strand profile and consistent depth profile. We can identify PT cable positions and provide safe coring corridors between cables.
For standard concrete scanning requests in Dubai, we typically mobilise within 1–2 working days. Emergency same-day response is available for urgent situations.
GSSI GPR is effective to 300–500mm depth in concrete depending on slab density, moisture, and rebar congestion — covering all typical UAE commercial slab thicknesses (200–400mm).
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