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Ground-Penetrating Radar (GPR) / Concrete Scanning

Updated Mar 26, 2026
Non-destructive testing to locate rebar, post-tension cables, conduits, and voids in concrete before cutting or coring. GPR units: GSSI, Hilti PS 1000, Proceq GP8000. Required before any concrete penetration.
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DETAILS
cost
$500-$2,000 per scan area
depth
Up to 24 inches in concrete
category
Testing — Non-Destructive
equipment
GSSI, Hilti PS 1000, Proceq
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