Cambridge has one of the most technically demanding built environments for concrete scanning in the UK. The University of Cambridge estate includes substantial mid-century and modern reinforced and post-tensioned concrete in its science, engineering, and life sciences facilities. Combined with the biomedical and technology campus developments on the western edge of the city, Addenbrooke's Hospital, and the wider CB1 development, Cambridge presents a high-value, technically demanding market for specialist concrete NDT.
NDTScan operates across Cambridge and Cambridgeshire from our Oxford base, approximately 90 minutes by road. We work alongside university facilities management, principal contractors, structural engineers, and specialist subcontractors on pre-drill surveys, RAAC assessments, structural condition investigations, and compressive strength assessments. Cambridge research facilities frequently require highly controlled, quiet work in sensitive laboratory and cleanroom environments: NDTScan equipment is non-disruptive and we are experienced in working within these constraints.
The Cambridge Biomedical Campus at Addenbrooke's and the West Cambridge development areas continue to generate significant new construction, much of it in post-tensioned reinforced concrete. Pre-core scanning is a standard element of fit-out and infrastructure work across these campuses.
Services Available in Cambridge
- GPR Concrete Scanning University estate pre-drill surveys, biomedical campus PT slab scanning, RAAC identification, and structural investigations across Cambridge and Cambridgeshire. Next-day attendance standard.
- Ultrasonic Testing of Concrete UPV and pulse echo surveys for Cambridge research buildings, university estate, and historic structures. Non-disruptive equipment suitable for active laboratory and conservation environments.
- Concrete Compressive Strength Assessment Rebound hammer, SONREB, and managed core extraction for Cambridge structures. Reports to BS EN 13791 suitable for engineering acceptance.
Typical Cambridge Projects
University of Cambridge laboratory and research building pre-drill surveys, Cambridge Biomedical Campus pre-core scanning, life sciences campus structural investigations, RAAC surveys for Cambridgeshire County Council and trusts, conservation area and listed building concrete assessments, and Science Park pre-drill and structural surveys.
About NDTScan
NDTScan is a specialist non-destructive testing company based in Oxford, operating nationwide and internationally. GPR concrete scanning, ultrasonic testing, and compressive strength assessment are our core disciplines. All work is conducted by qualified practitioners and reported to engineering-acceptance standard.