When it comes to preparing a build site for construction work, there’s more required than simply leveling the property and establishing a foundation. Without a detailed understanding of what lies beneath the soil, you’re putting the crew and the structure itself at risk. Ground-penetrating radar (GPR) will help detect potential hazards before construction work even begins. Here are a few of the most common hazards GPR scanning systems can detect to save you money and time in the construction process.

3 Obstructions Ground-Penetrating Radar Can Detect at a Construction Site

1. Gas, Water, & Utility Lines

While newer properties often have easily accessible records detailing where the utility lines run underground, older properties do not. If the build site is on one such property, you should know where these older lines are before starting work. GPR scanning will give you a clear picture of where the lines are even if the utility company doesn’t know.

2. Voids Underground

Though much of the ground is firm and capable of supporting the weight of a structure, some properties have underground voids or areas of loose soil. If that soil shifts or the void collapses, anything built on top of it is put in jeopardy. With the help of an experienced ground-penetrating radar technician, you can identify these areas and develop a plan for construction before putting a structure at risk for collapse or damage.

3. Rebar & Pipes

Structural improvements and additions can help a business grow, but it’s important that the construction team knows what walls are structural supports, which house plumbing and utilities, and which are composed of heavy-duty rebar. GPR scanning of the walls will help the construction crew understand how to best create the new addition and map out the location of potential hazards, plumbing networks, and even electrical lines.

In need of an experienced ground-penetrating radar technician to provide insight for a construction project? Contact Haggith’s Structural Scan & Inspection in Oahu, HI. Their dedicated technicians are proud to help businesses identify any underground obstacles or hazards before work begins so the job site stays safe and secure for everyone involved. Learn more about their services by visiting their website and see the difference experience can make in improving your company’s safety. Call (808) 239-4330 to schedule an appointment today.