GPR Survey in Manchester

1.What is Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) survey in Manchester?

Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) survey in Manchester is a non-destructive and non-intrusive method to analyse subsurface features. It employs radar pulses to create images of the subsurface, providing valuable data for various applications, in construction, archaeology, geology, and environmental studies. 

This technique is particularly useful in Manchester due to its urban density and the need to minimise disruption while conducting subsurface investigations. 

Typical applications for Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) survey in Manchester are:

• Detecting voids and subsidence
• Locating utilities
• Detecting faults in concrete floor slabs
• Detecting buried obstructions
• Mapping geological layers
• Locating under floor heating pipes
• Detecting and mapping rebar 
• Detecting archaeological features 
• Locating and mapping tree roots
• Locating and mapping bamboo rhizomes 
• Locating chimney flues

2. What is the cost of Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) survey in Manchester?

The cost of GPR survey in Manchester is estimated on the project-to-project basis and will depend on the type of the GPR service required and survey duration. 

Our staff is experienced and efficient; GPR surveys conducted by our surveyors will cause minimal or no disruption to your site. We understand that keeping timescales of your project is a priority and that any delays can be costly to your business and will make sure that the results are issued on time.  

3. Why would I choose GPR survey in Manchester?

GPR survey in Manchester is particularly useful for detecting voids and subsidence; those issues are prominent concerns in Manchester due to the city’s history of industrial activity, particularly coal and mineral mining, and ongoing urban development. 

Old mine shafts, rivers, tunnels- possible and rumoured have even their own website!  

https://hidden-manchester.org.uk/

The problem of subsidence in Manchester will surge over time, with the predictions of increased rainfall in the area due to the climate changes. That in consequence will contribute to higher groundwater levels- which will be a problem on its own, and even more serious when factored into Manchester geology, particularly, sensitive to moisture content, red Triassic mudstones.

4. How GPR survey in Manchester is performed?

Performing a Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) survey in Manchester involves several steps to ensure accurate and useful data collection. 

As a company we follow strict guidelines to meet industry standards.

A typical GPR survey in Manchester will contain of:

-pre-survey planning- if a client is not sure what survey they need, we will help to define the objectives, and in the next stage conduct a preliminary site assessment.

-equipment selection- based on the previous findings, we will choose a GPR system and antenna frequency suitable for the survey objectives, as well as ancillary equipment such as GPS etc.

-we will decide on survey design- gird layout and data collection parameters based on the site conditions and survey objectives. 

-data collection- this step will be preceded by equipment calibration to account for local soil conditions.

-data processing and interpretation- once data is imported into our advanced GPR software and all necessary filters are applied to remove the noise and enhance signal clarity, data analyst will be able to identify and map subsurface features.

-reporting- an AutoCAD drawing with our finding will be issued together with a report summarizing survey methodology, findings and interpretations. If necessary, at the end of the report we will provide recommendations such as further investigation, specific remedial actions. All areas for concern for construction will be flagged up.