An Enhanced Throwback Story: Scanning for Concrete Voids in Central Alaska
It’s not often we get the chance to perform GPR scanning in Alaska, so we were thrilled when we got a call from our colleague asking if we’d be interested in helping perform concrete scanning in...
View ArticleNo, It’s Not a Fancy Metal Detector: The Uses of GPR
We like to think of ourselves as ground penetrating radar aficionados. We’re more than just utility scanners. We’re a team that’s truly passionate about the technology, and we die a little inside...
View ArticlePrioritizing Your Project: An Underground Utility Locator with Quick Response...
Here’s a scenario that happens more often than you might think: A building project is getting ready to start. The excavator or trencher is on site and its operator says, “Have you marked out where all...
View ArticleGPR Concrete Scanning vs. Concrete X-Ray: Which Do You Need?
Most of our clients in need of concrete scanning are not necessarily concrete experts. More often than not, they are building owners or general contractors who want to make changes to a building but...
View ArticleWhen GPR Scanning Isn’t Enough: Other Technologies We Use at Enhanced Scanning
At Enhanced Scanning, we like to say that we’re experts at “finding the unfindable.” That phrase may seem like an oxymoron. (Afterall, how can you find something that’s unfindable?) What we really mean...
View ArticleLiDAR: Laser Scanning for Commercial Buildings
Every once in a while, a technology comes along that makes a huge impact on an industry. LiDAR in the commercial construction industry is one of them. While LiDAR has been used for decades in various...
View ArticleWhat GPR Scanning Services Can Do (And What They Can’t)
Ground penetrating radar (GPR) is our go-to technology for a good portion of our underground scanning projects. GPR uses electromagnetic waves to penetrate a surface, without causing damage, to...
View ArticleThree Reasons to Complete GPR Scanning for Rebar Verification
One of our main services at Enhanced Scanning is GPR concrete scanning for rebar verification. Rebar verification is a process that involves finding the steel reinforcement rods that run through many...
View ArticleThe Importance of GPR Scanning Prior to Concrete Drilling
When it comes to construction projects, some of the most important work is done before any building happens. The plans are drawn up and finalized, the ground is leveled, and the foundation is laid. For...
View ArticleProfessional GPR Concrete Scanning: It’s What We Do
As technology improves, the price of equipment tends to come down. We have seen this with ground penetrating radar (GPR) equipment used to scan concrete. Previously, GPR equipment was cost prohibitive...
View ArticleGPR Scanning Services Are at the Core of What We Do, But It’s Not All We Do
Here at Enhanced Scanning, GPR scanning is at the core of our service offerings. The majority of our inquiries come from people who need GPR scanning done to locate buried utilities, or who need their...
View ArticleUnderground Scanning Completed by Experts
There are certain industries where consumers tend to assume that if someone has the right equipment to complete the task, that’s enough. Have you ever asked around when you needed to hire a...
View ArticleCan You Use GPR Scanning to Search for Gold?
Here at Enhanced Scanning, we love ground penetrating radar (GPR)! It is often our go-to tool for underground scanning to find buried utilities, items embedded in concrete slabs or block walls, and...
View ArticlePrivate Underground Utility Locating Services on Large Construction Projects:...
You’ve probably seen the stories in the news about a construction worker hitting an underground utility, like a gas line, and getting severely injured or even losing his or her life. Or, you may have...
View ArticleHow Important Is It to Locate Private Utility Lines… Really?
Most people know that they need to call 8-1-1 prior to digging on their property. The “Call Before You Dig” marketing campaign has been very successful in educating property owners about the importance...
View ArticleBringing in a Water Line Locator to Find Your PEX or PVC Pipes
If you do a quick search on the internet for “locating a plastic water pipe underground,” you’ll get lots of answers. Many of them will tell you that using ground penetrating radar (GPR) is the way to...
View ArticleWhat’s the Worst That Can Happen If You Don’t Use Concrete Scanning Services...
There are a lot of companies that will use fear as a selling tactic. They will tell you about all the bad things that will happen if you don’t buy their products or use their services. If you were to...
View Article3 Factors That Can Affect GPR Concrete Scanning Results
We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: ground penetrating radar (GPR) is amazing technology! It has been a game-changer for locating buried utilities of just about all types, as well as embedded...
View ArticleWhen to Start Contacting GPR Scanning Services for Your Upcoming Construction...
On large construction projects, getting all your ducks in a row prior to breaking ground is essential! Otherwise, the project could drag on much longer than you ever could have imagined. One of the...
View ArticleConcrete Scanning Services Near Me: A Local Company with Far-Reaching...
Are you looking for a local company to tell you what is embedded in your concrete pad or block wall prior to cutting into it? People like you often do online searches using a phrase like “concrete...
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