GPR · Ground Penetrating Radar
See Inside The Concrete Before Anyone Cuts It
GPR scanning locates rebar, post-tension cables, conduits, and pipes — and marks them directly on the surface, so the cut goes where it’s safe.
What A Scan Finds Inside Your Concrete
Six things GPR reliably detects before a blade or bit touches the slab.
Why It Matters
Scan First. It’s Cheaper Than The Alternative.
Cutting A PT Cable
A severed cable can fail the slab suddenly — repair measured in weeks and six figures.
Cable Path Mapped First
Every PT cable’s route is found and marked before any work begins — a job measured in minutes.
Hitting A Live Conduit
Old drawings rarely match reality — a drill through a live conduit trips the building or injures the operator.
Conduits Found Where They Actually Are
GPR reads what’s really in the wall, not what an old drawing claims.
Rupturing An Embedded Pipe
Invisible from the surface — a cut pipe floods the floor below and ruins finishes.
Pipe Routes Cleared First
The cut zone is confirmed clear before the crew starts — no surprise floods.
How A Scanning Job Works
Define Area
Tell us the hole positions or opening outline.
Grid & Scan
GPR runs in a grid, reading returns at depth.
Mark Surface
Findings drawn on the concrete, colour-coded.
Walk Through
We review findings with your engineer.
Cut Same Visit
If booked together, cutting starts from fresh marks.
Typical Scanning Jobs
Booked standalone, or bundled with our cutting and drilling crews.
Coverage — Abu Dhabi & Al Ain
Common Questions
How deep can GPR see into concrete?
Reliably to around 300–400mm in typical structural concrete, covering most slabs and walls. Detection depth depends on the concrete’s condition — the technician tells you the confidence level on site.
Can the scan tell rebar apart from a PT cable or conduit?
Usually yes — they read differently in the radar data. Where a target is ambiguous, we mark it as a no-cut zone rather than guessing.
Do I get a report, or just marks on the concrete?
Surface markings are standard on every scan. A written report with photos is available for your project file on request.
How long does a scan take?
Clearing a handful of specific hole positions takes 20–30 minutes. A full opening outline or slab section takes longer depending on area.
Can I book scanning alone, without cutting?
Yes. Anchor clearance, as-built verification, or scanning ahead of another contractor’s work are all booked standalone.
Know What’s In The Concrete First
Tell us where you’re planning to cut or drill. Free quote — scanning alone, or scan-and-cut in one visit.
Rafi Ud Din Core Cutting is your trusted partner for professional concrete cutting, core drilling, wall sawing, slab cutting, and concrete scanning across Abu Dhabi and Al Ain.
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