Guides

Survey and testing guides.

Plain-English answers on scanning, surveying and structural testing, from the team that does the work. Written to help you scope the right survey and read what comes back.

Our guides are in production. Here is what is on the way. Each one will link up to the service it supports as it goes live. In the meantime, if you have a question about a survey or test, send us the brief and we will answer it directly.

Concrete scanningComing soon

What is ferro scanning?

Topographical surveysComing soon

How much does a topographical survey cost in the UK?

Utility surveysComing soon

PAS 128 survey quality levels explained

Utility surveysComing soon

Do I need a utility survey before excavation?

Concrete scanningComing soon

What is a GPR survey? Ground penetrating radar explained

Post-tension detectionComing soon

How to locate post-tension cables before coring

Anchor testingComing soon

What is an anchor pull test and do I need one?

Plate bearing testingComing soon

Plate bearing tests explained, and working platform sign-off

Scan to BIMComing soon

Scan to BIM: what LOD do I need?

SurveysComing soon

Measured building survey vs topographical survey