GPR

Ground Penetrating Radar

Precision. Safety. Confidence Beneath the Surface.

 

Our Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) division is built around a singular mission: to provide unrivalled insight beneath the surface for the surfacing and civil engineering industries. Whether you’re preparing for asphalt resurfacing, full-depth road reconstruction, or trenching operations, we deliver high-resolution subsurface data to keep your projects running smoothly — and safely.
Why GPR?
Ground Penetrating Radar is a non-invasive, high-frequency radar system that scans and maps sub-surface features with precision and speed. Unlike traditional excavation or electromagnetic locating methods, GPR provides a comprehensive, real-time understanding of what’s beneath your feet — and often reveals much more than expected.

Benefits of GPR for the Surfacing Industry

Avoidance of Underground Services

GPR surveys provide accurate location data for utilities and underground infrastructure, including:

•Power and communications cabling

•Water and gas mains

•Drainage systems

•Reinforced concrete and duct banks

By identifying these assets before resurfacing works begin, we help avoid costly delays, emergency repairs, and unplanned utility outages.

Enhanced Safety and Risk Reduction

Excavating or milling without a clear understanding of subsurface conditions introduces serious safety risks. GPR surveys drastically reduce the likelihood of:

•Utility strikes

•Equipment damage

•Worker injury

•Environmental hazards (e.g., gas leaks or chemical spills)

With GPR, site managers and crews are equipped with clear data, enabling informed decisions and significantly reducing unknowns.

Go Beyond Traditional Methods

Traditional service locating often relies on surface markers, outdated plans, or electromagnetic tools that can miss:

•Non-metallic or abandoned utilities

•Deep or unusually routed services

•Subsurface voids or anomalies

GPR cuts through these limitations by providing full-depth scans in real-time, giving you a 3D profile of the underground environment. Our systems penetrate asphalt, concrete, and a range of soil types to offer a far more complete picture.

What a GPR Survey Includes
Our survey process is tailored to each site, but typically includes:
•Pre-survey consultation to assess the project scope and identify key risk areas
•High-frequency GPR scanning using vehicle-mounted or handheld systems
•Data analysis and interpretation by trained GPR technicians and engineers
•Service markups for on-site reference

Industries We Serve

We specialise in GPR surveys for:
  • Road and highway resurfacing
  • Car parks and airport runways
  • Industrial site preparation
  • Footpaths, cycleways, and pedestrian surfacing
  • Local authority and utility projects

Why Choose Us?

  • Specialist Knowledge: Our team understands the complexities of the surfacing industry — and the unique challenges that come with it.
  • Advanced Equipment: We use the latest GPR technology to achieve the highest resolution and depth accuracy.
  • Fast Turnaround: Efficient survey scheduling and reporting to keep your projects on track.
  • Trusted Partnerships: We’re proud to support contractors, councils, and engineers across the country in delivering safe, disruption-free resurfacing works.