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Intrusive Surveys
Intrusive surveys establish the form, nature and size of structural members within existing buildings. This provides crucial information for the accurate assessment of the structure for re-use or redevelopment.
Opening up a structure to confirm size and condition of supporting members is crucial in the design and suitability of building for re-use / re-development. These take numerous forms;
Intrusive works
Physically opening up a supporting structure to identify its form and construction type provides an accurate assessment of the material within. Subsequently, we can take accurate measurements and compare these to historic records. We present these detailed logs alongside coloured photographs to Clients, enabling accurate assessment of the structure. Our engineers have a wealth of knowledge and use a combination of methods to minimise the size and subsequent reinstatement.
Diamond coring
We often use concrete coring to extract samples for subsequent lab testing. This provides not only a certified laboratory result, but allows a visual assessment of the concrete itself. This measures aggregate size, reinforcement size and any air voids which were formed during the construction phase. This information is all neatly presented on a log with colour photographs for ease of reference.
Drill probing
The use of drill probing is essential in providing thickness of walls, floor slabs, beams and columns. Thereafter, we use a borescope through the drill hole to identify voiding and confirm construction / thickness.
What Our Clients Say
Matthew Hill – Project Manager, Southwark Council.
“Soiltechnics has provided a range of soil reports, ground investigation surveys, remediation strategies and verification reports for parks and open space improvement projects in Southwark. They have also provided clear and concise expert advice on ground/soil related issues which have occurred during the construction phase. Soiltechnics is a valued, reliable consultant we will continue to approach for similar schemes.”
Gavin Williams – Senior Pre Construction Surveyor, Willmott Dixon Construction Ltd.
“Having worked with Soiltechnics for almost ten years, they are considered a trusted member of our supply chain. Soiltechnics completed a robust selection process which highlighted their ability to perform with the utmost professionalism in regards to customer service, value for money and site safety. It is trusted consultants like Soiltechnics who we can depend on in our pursuit to provide the perfect product for our customers.”
Nathan Pickering – Regional Operations Lead, Vision Survey.
“Vision Survey has worked with Soiltechnics for several years, initially forging a strong working relationship with their Manchester office, which has since expanded to include our respective southern offices. We appreciate their excellent professional conduct, their collaborative working approach and ultimately, in knowing that we can rely on them to meet our requirements.“
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We work with clients of all sizes, from developers, building contractors, private companies, local authorities and individuals, on a wide variety of projects spanning major infrastructure, commercial, residential, educational, land development and restoration.