Conduit & Rebar Identification
Conduit & Rebar Identification in Concrete Structures
When working on existing concrete structures, guessing what’s inside can lead to serious damage or worse, safety incidents.
At Complete Locating Services Inc., we provide precise conduit and rebar identification services using Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) technology.
Our specialists help engineers, contractors, and renovators locate reinforcing steel, conduits, and post-tension cables before drilling, coring, or sawing concrete.
About Conduit & Rebar Identification
Why Conduit & Rebar Identification Matters?
Concrete structures often contain hidden electrical conduits, rebar grids, or tension cables critical to structural integrity.
Striking these during construction can result in:
- Electrical shock or fire hazards
- Structural weakening or failure
- Costly downtime and repairs
- Voided safety compliance or warranties
A proper scan eliminates risk, keeping your team, tools, and structures safe.
Detection
What We Detect
Our advanced GPR systems reveal embedded features such as:
- Electrical conduits and power lines
- Steel reinforcing bars (rebar)
- Post-tension cables
- Voids and anomalies in the concrete matrix
- Reinforcement spacing and depth mapping
These details help engineers make informed decisions for safe cutting, anchoring, or retrofitting work.
Scanning
Ideal Applications
Process
Conduit & Rebar Identification Process
Site Evaluation
Review drawings and mark scanning zones.
GPR Scanning
Use high-frequency radar antennas to detect embedded objects.
Marking
Identify patterns of rebar, conduit, and tension cables.
Reporting
Mark findings on the concrete surface and provide optional image files or CADAll work is performed by trained and ORCGA-compliant field technicians.
All work is performed by trained and ORCGA-compliant field technicians.
The Difference
Conduit & Rebar Identification vs. Traditional Methods
GPR scanning is now the industry standard, faster, safer, and more versatile than traditional X-ray.
GPR Identification (Us)
- Non-destructive
- Identifies metallic & non-metallic materials
- Provides precise depth and spacing data
- Safe and fast
Drilling / Manual Detection
- Destructive and high risk
- Limited to metallic only
- No depth information
- Requires multiple test holes
Result: GPR-based rebar and conduit identification is safer, faster, and far more accurate.
20+
Years of
Experience
Trusted Locating Services
Why Choose Complete Locating Services
Local Technicians
Proven Equipment
Certified Specialists
Integrated Services
Service Coverage
Our Service Coverage
Our concrete scanning services are available throughout
For large-scale or specialized projects, our crews can mobilize anywhere in Ontario.
We also service larger industrial and infrastructure sites across Southwestern Ontario.