Concrete Scanning & Rebar Detection in Oxfordshire
RebarScan locates reinforcement, post-tension cables, conduits and voids inside concrete before you cut, core or drill. Accurate, non-destructive surveys for contractors and engineers across Oxfordshire.
Request a QuoteWhat RebarScan Does
RebarScan is a specialist enquiry and service network for concrete scanning and rebar detection. We help contractors, structural engineers and M&E teams understand what lies inside a concrete element before any intrusive work begins, reducing the risk of striking rebar, services or stressed tendons.
Surveys are non-destructive and carried out on site using ground penetrating radar (GPR) and electromagnetic cover meters. Findings are marked up on the structure and reported so your team can drill, core and fix with confidence. All our scanning is carried out to UKCSS-compliant standards.
Our Core Services
Concrete Scanning
Non-destructive mapping of what sits inside slabs, walls and columns before intrusive work.
Concrete scanning surveysRebar Scanning
Locating reinforcement bars, mesh, spacing and cover within concrete structures.
Rebar scanning surveysGPR Scanning
Ground penetrating radar to image rebar, conduits, voids and post-tension cables.
GPR scanning surveysCover Meter Surveys
Electromagnetic measurement of bar cover and diameter for durability assessment.
Cover meter surveysScan Before Drilling
Targeted checks at fixing points to clear a safe path before drilling or coring.
Scan before drillingPost-Tension Cable Scanning
Locating stressed tendons in post-tensioned slabs to prevent costly strikes.
Post-tension cable scanningSpecialist Surveys
Beyond standard concrete scanning, RebarScan takes on the niche, high-difficulty work that needs rare skills and the right access:
RAAC Surveys
Locating and assessing reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) planks in roofs and floors.
Rail Structures
Concrete scanning of platforms, depots, sidings, station structures and heritage lines.
Water Tanks & Reservoirs
Scanning and underwater inspection of service reservoirs, treatment tanks and utility structures.
Silos
Confined-space scanning of material and storage silos.
Runways & Airfield Pavements
Slab thickness, dowel-bar and void detection in runway, taxiway and apron concrete.
Bridges & Culverts
Bridge deck and culvert scanning, including post-tension location and submerged elements.
Underwater & Confined Space
HSE commercial dive surveys and high-risk confined-space scanning where access is restricted.
Live Condition Monitoring (IoT)
Sensor-based continuous monitoring of concrete structures over time.
LiDAR & 3D Scanning
Point-cloud capture and 3D models for BIM, records and deformation monitoring.
Accreditations & Expertise
RebarScan surveys are carried out by an accredited specialist whose qualifications span structural concrete scanning, non-destructive testing, commercial diving and high-risk confined-space work. That combination lets us survey structures most scanning contractors cannot reach, on land, below ground and underwater.
- Fellow of the Register of Concrete Scanning Professionals
- Member of the Institute of NDT (MInstNDT)
- Member of the Chartered Institute of Building (MCIOB)
- HSE-qualified commercial diver for underwater concrete inspection
- EUSR card and High-Risk Confined Space certification
- GVC-certified drone pilot for aerial and access-restricted surveys
- SMSTS site management certification
All scanning is carried out to UKCSS-compliant standards.
Areas We Cover
RebarScan is focused on delivering deep, properly resourced coverage across Oxfordshire, from the Oxford University estate and city-centre refurbishments to the science campuses around Didcot and Harwell and the new-build frames in Bicester.
Planning works on a concrete structure?
Tell us about your project and we will advise on the right scanning survey.
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