Concrete Scanning
Concrete Scanning & Imaging Services in Cambridge
Cutting or coring into reinforced concrete without knowing what’s inside can be costly and dangerous. Complete Locating Services Inc. provides precise concrete scanning and imaging services across Cambridge, Kitchener-Waterloo, Guelph, and surrounding Ontario communities, helping you verify subsurface conditions safely before starting work.
Using advanced Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) technology, our certified technicians locate embedded steel, conduit, and post-tension cables to eliminate guesswork and ensure compliance with construction safety standards.
About Concrete Scanning
What Is Concrete Scanning?
Concrete scanning is a non-destructive testing (NDT) process that uses GPR to detect hidden objects within slabs, walls, and structures. Our scans deliver immediate visual feedback on-site, allowing engineers, contractors, and project managers to make informed decisions before drilling or cutting. It identifies:
Rebar & Reinforcing Mesh
Conduits
&
Electrical Lines
Post
Tension
Cables
Voids,
Cracks Or
Honeycombing
Slab Thickness & Concrete Integrity
Concrete Scanning
Why Concrete Scanning Matters
Skipping a scan risks damaging active electrical conduits, weakening structural integrity, or halting projects midstream. Professional imaging protects your project, your equipment, and your crew.
Common use cases:
Working Process
Our Concrete Imaging Process
Assessment
Review drawings,
site access, and scan
requirements.
Scanning
Perform real-time GPR imaging to locate anomalies and reinforcement patterns.
Marking
Clearly identify rebar, conduits, or post-tension cables on the surface using standard markings.
Reporting
Provide visual scan data and optional digital maps for documentation or engineer review.
The Difference
GPR Scanning vs Concrete X-Ray
GPR scanning is now the industry standard, faster, safer, and more versatile than traditional X-ray.
GPR Scanning
- Non-radiation, safe for occupied buildings
- One-sided access (scan from one surface)
- Detects metallic & non-metallic objects
- Immediate results
- Cost-effective & mobile
Concrete X-Ray
- Requires radiation safety measures and evacuatio
- Requires access to both sides of slab
- Primarily detects metallic objects
- Film processing delays results
- Higher cost and limited mobility
20+
Years of
Experience
Trusted Locating Services
Why Choose Complete Locating Services
Local Technicians
Proven Equipment
Certified Specialists
Integrated Services
Our Service Coverage
Our concrete scanning services are available throughout
For large-scale or specialized projects, our crews can mobilize anywhere in Ontario.