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Overview

NDTScan strengthens the resilience, safety, and long-term value of civil engineering and infrastructure projects through advanced non-destructive testing (NDT) services. From bridges and highways to tunnels, dams, and public buildings, we assess structural integrity, construction quality, and material performance without invasive disruption to assets or operations.

Our inspections are vital to public safety, regulatory compliance, and infrastructure lifecycle management. We detect hidden defects, subsurface voids, corrosion, cracking, delamination, and early-stage deterioration that can compromise structural performance and safety. Using ground penetrating radar (GPR), ultrasonic testing, drone surveying, thermographic imaging, and structural health monitoring, we deliver critical intelligence for asset owners, designers, and civil engineers.

We don’t just scan—we help prevent failures, optimise maintenance planning, and future-proof essential Civil Engineering and Infrastructure for generations to come.

Protecting the Backbone of Society

Civil infrastructure must withstand constant loading, environmental exposure, ageing, and evolving operational demands. Early detection of vulnerabilities reduces lifecycle costs, prolongs asset service life, and safeguards public safety and economic productivity.

NDTScan is trusted by contractors, consultants, asset owners, and public authorities to provide forensic insight into new and existing infrastructure, supporting robust, data-driven asset management strategies.

How We Survey Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Assets

Our services cover bridges, viaducts, tunnels, roads, dams, reservoirs, retaining walls, public buildings, utilities infrastructure, and transportation hubs. All scanning equipment is portable, battery-operated, and certified for safe use across public and restricted environments.

We work flexibly around operational windows, traffic management plans, project timelines, and access constraints. Our Civil Engineering and Infrastructure reporting supports design validation, maintenance prioritisation, funding applications, and regulatory compliance.

Our civil engineering and infrastructure survey techniques include:

  • Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR): Detects rebar, post-tensioning cables, voids, defects, and construction anomalies within concrete structures and pavements.
  • Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity (UPV) Testing: Measures internal material quality and identifies hidden cracks or flaws in concrete and masonry.
  • Drone-Based Aerial Surveying: Captures high-resolution imagery of large structures, bridges, and inaccessible areas safely and efficiently.
  • Thermographic Imaging: Detects moisture ingress, insulation defects, and thermal bridging in civil infrastructure assets.
  • Structural Health Monitoring (SHM): Provides real-time data on structural performance, deformation, and fatigue progression over time.
  • Pushrod and Crawler Camera Surveys: Inspects confined spaces, culverts, and drainage systems critical to infrastructure integrity.

Why Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Clients Choose NDTScan

We work with civil engineering firms, construction contractors, highways agencies, local authorities, infrastructure operators, and consultants across the UK and Europe. Our inspections support proactive maintenance, funding bids, regulatory audits, and strategic asset management plans that ensure infrastructure remains safe, efficient, and fit for the future.

Our reporting is clear, technically robust, and tailored to support decision-making at every stage of the infrastructure asset lifecycle.

NDT for Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Integrity

NDTScan is a leader in delivering non-destructive testing services to the Civil Engineering and Infrastructure sector, helping project stakeholders build, maintain, and monitor the UK’s most critical assets. Whether assessing long-span bridges or inspecting culverts beneath rural roads, our work enables confident, compliant decision-making across the infrastructure lifecycle — from construction to long-term maintenance and retrofit.

Using cutting-edge inspection technologies and portable field equipment, we ensure that defects, weaknesses, and hidden deterioration are identified early — before they lead to failures, costly remediation, or safety risks. Our civil infrastructure inspections are data-rich, standards-compliant, and engineered to support investment planning, risk mitigation, and public safety.

Supporting National Infrastructure Resilience

The resilience of modern society depends on the health of its infrastructure — and that infrastructure is under constant pressure. Loading demands increase with population and freight movement. Environmental exposures shift due to weather events and climate change. Many legacy structures are ageing past their original design life.

NDTScan supports Civil Engineering and Infrastructure stakeholders by:

  • Identifying subsurface anomalies and construction faults before they manifest as damage

  • Measuring corrosion, cracking, and deformation in reinforced concrete and steel

  • Assessing material quality and performance degradation over time

  • Capturing condition data for prioritised maintenance planning

  • Supporting compliance with structural codes and health and safety legislation

By enabling targeted maintenance and forensic-grade analysis, our work helps operators avoid unplanned outages, extend the useful life of structures, and minimise total cost of ownership.

Civil Infrastructure Survey Applications

Our services apply to a broad range of civil and infrastructure assets, including:

  • Bridges, viaducts, and overpasses

  • Tunnels and underpasses

  • Dams, reservoirs, and spillways

  • Railway lines and platforms

  • Motorways, highways, and rural roads

  • Public sector buildings and schools

  • Transport interchanges, airports, and urban rail infrastructure

  • Drainage systems, culverts, and retaining walls

Each structure is assessed using a tailored mix of methods, ensuring that we deliver not only diagnostic precision but also practical recommendations for engineers, project managers, and asset owners.

Advanced Non-Destructive Testing for Civil Engineering and Infrastructure

NDTScan deploys a multi-technology platform of portable, field-ready systems designed for use across live civil infrastructure environments:

Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)

Our high-frequency GPR systems allow us to:

  • Locate reinforcement bars, mesh, and tendons

  • Detect voids, honeycombing, and construction anomalies

  • Identify moisture ingress and delamination in concrete slabs and walls

  • Map layer thickness and substructure condition in pavements and carriageways

GPR is particularly effective for bridge decks, tunnel linings, airport aprons, and road pavements — where intrusive testing would be costly or impractical.

Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity (UPV)

UPV is a proven technique for:

  • Evaluating concrete homogeneity and strength class

  • Identifying cracking, disbonds, or internal segregation

  • Supporting repair strategy and concrete performance validation

We use UPV across retaining walls, dams, and precast concrete systems to inform structural modelling and remedial works.

Drone-Based Aerial Inspection

Our enterprise-grade UAVs are deployed for:

  • Surveying hard-to-reach assets such as bridge undersides, viaduct piers, and steep embankments

  • Capturing photogrammetry data for topographic modelling or 3D reconstruction

  • Performing thermal and optical inspections of large-scale or remote civil infrastructure assets

All drone data is geo-referenced and processed into visual or analytical outputs compatible with GIS, CAD, or BIM platforms.

Thermographic Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Imaging

Thermal surveys reveal hidden issues such as:

  • Water ingress behind cladding or wall systems

  • Insulation failure in civic buildings or transport hubs

  • Undetected subsurface moisture causing corrosion or material breakdown

Thermal scans are frequently used during energy audits and condition appraisals of large civic or educational estates.

Structural Health Monitoring (SHM)

Our Civil Engineering and Infrastructure SHM systems are used for long-term condition tracking, helping asset owners:

  • Monitor strain, movement, or settlement in real time

  • Detect dynamic loading issues across rail, bridge, or dam assets

  • Support design validation or construction monitoring of critical infrastructure projects

This data is logged, analysed, and configured to issue threshold alerts — allowing for proactive maintenance interventions.

Pushrod and Crawler Camera Surveys

Confined space inspections are vital to asset assurance. Our CCTV systems are used for:

  • Surveying culverts, sewers, and under-road crossings

  • Verifying structural condition and blockages in drainage systems

  • Documenting internal corrosion and joint failures within pipelines or tunnels

All footage is time-stamped and mapped, with stills and defect logs included in structured reports.

Why Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Clients Choose NDTScan

NDTScan supports major infrastructure programmes across the UK and Europe with inspection services that are:

  • Technically precise and aligned with Eurocode, PAS2080, and BS EN standards

  • Highly mobile, enabling rapid deployment to live or remote sites

  • Non-invasive, ensuring no disruption to live operations or structural surfaces

  • Fully traceable, with digital documentation and audit-ready reporting

  • Collaborative, working alongside civil designers, engineers, and contractors

We integrate our services into the wider project lifecycle — supporting everything from pre-construction baselining and design validation to routine maintenance and post-incident investigation.

Reporting That Supports Compliance and Capital Planning

All Civil Engineering and Infrastructure inspection reports are structured to meet the needs of civil engineering clients, featuring:

  • CAD-integrated maps and overlays

  • Quantified defect measurements and classifications

  • Condition grading and intervention priorities

  • Recommendations for repair, reinspection, or monitoring

  • Data exports for digital twin and asset register systems

This ensures that your Civil Engineering and Infrastructure decisions are backed by objective, accurate, and defensible inspection data.

NDTScan provides advanced non-destructive testing (NDT) solutions tailored for civil engineering and infrastructure. Our services ensure accurate, compliant, and efficient diagnostics across all sectors, from aerospace to infrastructure. With cutting-edge equipment and over a decade of experience, we deliver certified inspections that minimise downtime and maximise safety. Trust NDTScan for reliable, data-driven reporting that enhances your decision-making and operational excellence.

NDTScan strengthens the resilience, safety, and long-term value of civil engineering and infrastructure projects through advanced non-destructive testing (NDT) services. From bridges and highways to tunnels, dams, and public buildings, we assess structural integrity, construction quality, and material performance without invasive disruption to assets or operations.

Our inspections are vital to public safety, regulatory compliance, and infrastructure lifecycle management. We detect hidden defects, subsurface voids, corrosion, cracking, delamination, and early-stage deterioration that can compromise structural performance and safety. Using ground penetrating radar (GPR), ultrasonic testing, drone surveying, thermographic imaging, and structural health monitoring, we deliver critical intelligence for asset owners, designers, and civil engineers.

We don’t just scan—we help prevent failures, optimise maintenance planning, and future-proof essential Civil Engineering and Infrastructure for generations to come.

Protecting the Backbone of Society

Civil infrastructure must withstand constant loading, environmental exposure, ageing, and evolving operational demands. Early detection of vulnerabilities reduces lifecycle costs, prolongs asset service life, and safeguards public safety and economic productivity.

NDTScan is trusted by contractors, consultants, asset owners, and public authorities to provide forensic insight into new and existing infrastructure, supporting robust, data-driven asset management strategies.

How We Survey Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Assets

Our services cover bridges, viaducts, tunnels, roads, dams, reservoirs, retaining walls, public buildings, utilities infrastructure, and transportation hubs. All scanning equipment is portable, battery-operated, and certified for safe use across public and restricted environments.

We work flexibly around operational windows, traffic management plans, project timelines, and access constraints. Our Civil Engineering and Infrastructure reporting supports design validation, maintenance prioritisation, funding applications, and regulatory compliance.

Our civil engineering and infrastructure survey techniques include:

  • Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR): Detects rebar, post-tensioning cables, voids, defects, and construction anomalies within concrete structures and pavements.
  • Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity (UPV) Testing: Measures internal material quality and identifies hidden cracks or flaws in concrete and masonry.
  • Drone-Based Aerial Surveying: Captures high-resolution imagery of large structures, bridges, and inaccessible areas safely and efficiently.
  • Thermographic Imaging: Detects moisture ingress, insulation defects, and thermal bridging in civil infrastructure assets.
  • Structural Health Monitoring (SHM): Provides real-time data on structural performance, deformation, and fatigue progression over time.
  • Pushrod and Crawler Camera Surveys: Inspects confined spaces, culverts, and drainage systems critical to infrastructure integrity.

Why Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Clients Choose NDTScan

We work with civil engineering firms, construction contractors, highways agencies, local authorities, infrastructure operators, and consultants across the UK and Europe. Our inspections support proactive maintenance, funding bids, regulatory audits, and strategic asset management plans that ensure infrastructure remains safe, efficient, and fit for the future.

Our reporting is clear, technically robust, and tailored to support decision-making at every stage of the infrastructure asset lifecycle.

NDT for Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Integrity

NDTScan is a leader in delivering non-destructive testing services to the Civil Engineering and Infrastructure sector, helping project stakeholders build, maintain, and monitor the UK’s most critical assets. Whether assessing long-span bridges or inspecting culverts beneath rural roads, our work enables confident, compliant decision-making across the infrastructure lifecycle — from construction to long-term maintenance and retrofit.

Using cutting-edge inspection technologies and portable field equipment, we ensure that defects, weaknesses, and hidden deterioration are identified early — before they lead to failures, costly remediation, or safety risks. Our civil infrastructure inspections are data-rich, standards-compliant, and engineered to support investment planning, risk mitigation, and public safety.

Supporting National Infrastructure Resilience

The resilience of modern society depends on the health of its infrastructure — and that infrastructure is under constant pressure. Loading demands increase with population and freight movement. Environmental exposures shift due to weather events and climate change. Many legacy structures are ageing past their original design life.

NDTScan supports Civil Engineering and Infrastructure stakeholders by:

  • Identifying subsurface anomalies and construction faults before they manifest as damage

  • Measuring corrosion, cracking, and deformation in reinforced concrete and steel

  • Assessing material quality and performance degradation over time

  • Capturing condition data for prioritised maintenance planning

  • Supporting compliance with structural codes and health and safety legislation

By enabling targeted maintenance and forensic-grade analysis, our work helps operators avoid unplanned outages, extend the useful life of structures, and minimise total cost of ownership.

Civil Infrastructure Survey Applications

Our services apply to a broad range of civil and infrastructure assets, including:

  • Bridges, viaducts, and overpasses

  • Tunnels and underpasses

  • Dams, reservoirs, and spillways

  • Railway lines and platforms

  • Motorways, highways, and rural roads

  • Public sector buildings and schools

  • Transport interchanges, airports, and urban rail infrastructure

  • Drainage systems, culverts, and retaining walls

Each structure is assessed using a tailored mix of methods, ensuring that we deliver not only diagnostic precision but also practical recommendations for engineers, project managers, and asset owners.

Advanced Non-Destructive Testing for Civil Engineering and Infrastructure

NDTScan deploys a multi-technology platform of portable, field-ready systems designed for use across live civil infrastructure environments:

Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)

Our high-frequency GPR systems allow us to:

  • Locate reinforcement bars, mesh, and tendons

  • Detect voids, honeycombing, and construction anomalies

  • Identify moisture ingress and delamination in concrete slabs and walls

  • Map layer thickness and substructure condition in pavements and carriageways

GPR is particularly effective for bridge decks, tunnel linings, airport aprons, and road pavements — where intrusive testing would be costly or impractical.

Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity (UPV)

UPV is a proven technique for:

  • Evaluating concrete homogeneity and strength class

  • Identifying cracking, disbonds, or internal segregation

  • Supporting repair strategy and concrete performance validation

We use UPV across retaining walls, dams, and precast concrete systems to inform structural modelling and remedial works.

Drone-Based Aerial Inspection

Our enterprise-grade UAVs are deployed for:

  • Surveying hard-to-reach assets such as bridge undersides, viaduct piers, and steep embankments

  • Capturing photogrammetry data for topographic modelling or 3D reconstruction

  • Performing thermal and optical inspections of large-scale or remote civil infrastructure assets

All drone data is geo-referenced and processed into visual or analytical outputs compatible with GIS, CAD, or BIM platforms.

Thermographic Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Imaging

Thermal surveys reveal hidden issues such as:

  • Water ingress behind cladding or wall systems

  • Insulation failure in civic buildings or transport hubs

  • Undetected subsurface moisture causing corrosion or material breakdown

Thermal scans are frequently used during energy audits and condition appraisals of large civic or educational estates.

Structural Health Monitoring (SHM)

Our Civil Engineering and Infrastructure SHM systems are used for long-term condition tracking, helping asset owners:

  • Monitor strain, movement, or settlement in real time

  • Detect dynamic loading issues across rail, bridge, or dam assets

  • Support design validation or construction monitoring of critical infrastructure projects

This data is logged, analysed, and configured to issue threshold alerts — allowing for proactive maintenance interventions.

Pushrod and Crawler Camera Surveys

Confined space inspections are vital to asset assurance. Our CCTV systems are used for:

  • Surveying culverts, sewers, and under-road crossings

  • Verifying structural condition and blockages in drainage systems

  • Documenting internal corrosion and joint failures within pipelines or tunnels

All footage is time-stamped and mapped, with stills and defect logs included in structured reports.

Why Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Clients Choose NDTScan

NDTScan supports major infrastructure programmes across the UK and Europe with inspection services that are:

  • Technically precise and aligned with Eurocode, PAS2080, and BS EN standards

  • Highly mobile, enabling rapid deployment to live or remote sites

  • Non-invasive, ensuring no disruption to live operations or structural surfaces

  • Fully traceable, with digital documentation and audit-ready reporting

  • Collaborative, working alongside civil designers, engineers, and contractors

We integrate our services into the wider project lifecycle — supporting everything from pre-construction baselining and design validation to routine maintenance and post-incident investigation.

Reporting That Supports Compliance and Capital Planning

All Civil Engineering and Infrastructure inspection reports are structured to meet the needs of civil engineering clients, featuring:

  • CAD-integrated maps and overlays

  • Quantified defect measurements and classifications

  • Condition grading and intervention priorities

  • Recommendations for repair, reinspection, or monitoring

  • Data exports for digital twin and asset register systems

This ensures that your Civil Engineering and Infrastructure decisions are backed by objective, accurate, and defensible inspection data.

Features List for Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Surveys

  • Bridge and Culvert Surveys – Detect structural defects in transport and flood infrastructure.
  • Concrete Depth and Cover Checks – Verify placement of reinforcement in built assets.
  • Subgrade Condition Evaluation – Analyse ground layers under roads and embankments.
  • CAD and BIM Integration – Export scan data directly into engineering platforms.
  • Confined or High-Risk Access – Perform work in restricted or hazardous areas.
  • Early-Stage Investigation – Support planning with fast, reliable site scanning.
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Yes. We use high-resolution concrete scanning (GPR and cover meter) to identify rebar, post-tension cables, voids, and embedded conduits. This is essential before drilling, coring or structural alteration.
Absolutely. We provide non-intrusive GPR and utility mapping to inform foundation design, identify buried obstructions, and de-risk piling or excavation works — often ahead of full intrusive ground investigation.
Yes. We deliver CAD-ready outputs, 3D models, and georeferenced drawings compatible with your design platforms. Our deliverables streamline collaboration between structural engineers, architects and contractors.
Non-destructive methods are faster, cleaner, and safer. They reduce the risk of damaging services or compromising structural elements — saving time and cost while keeping the site live.
Yes. Our operatives are trained for confined space, work-at-height and rail environments. We regularly work in bridge soffits, elevated structures, tunnels and culverts — even during night or possession hours.
Need reliable NDT support? NDTScan delivers advanced non-destructive testing and structural diagnostics across the UK. Explore our full capabilities below:

Our Services

Sectors We Support

Equipment & Technologies

Our NDT Process - Simplified

How NDTScan Delivers Clarity, Confidence, and Compliance

Initial Scope Consultation

We start by understanding your asset, its environment, and your inspection goals. Whether it's structural integrity, corrosion mapping or defect detection, our team tailors a solution that fits.

Advanced NDT Scanning

Using industry-leading equipment — including Trimble, Leica, DJI drones, and GPR systems — we perform detailed non-intrusive testing with minimal disruption.

Data Reporting & Analysis

You receive comprehensive, plain-English reports backed by high-resolution imagery, 3D models, and annotated scan maps. Data is delivered fast, often within the same week.

Recommendations & Support

Beyond inspection, we guide your next steps — from remedial works to structural interventions or re-inspections. We’re partners, not just service providers.

Precision Scanning. Proven Results. Trusted Nationwide.

Our performance protects your assets. Our technology leads the way. Our insight helps you decide.

We deliver specialist non-destructive testing (NDT) that helps you avoid risk, cut cost, and gain absolute clarity — across infrastructure, utilities, construction, marine and more.

Discover our process
Why Choose NDTScan

Changing the way industries think about inspection and assurance.

Proven, Compliant Technology

Our scanning systems are smart, secure, and fully compliant with UKAS, ISO 9712, and sector safety protocols. We bring the right tech to every job — no compromise.

Highly Skilled Team

Every NDTScan technician is certified, trained, and experienced in real-world environments — from rail tunnels to marine piles. You're in expert hands.

Certified, Auditable Results

We deliver UKAS-traceable reporting and standards-led inspection workflows — ideal for clients under CDM, Utilities, and Infrastructure compliance frameworks.

Support When You Need It

From urgent site visits to post-scan guidance, our team is on hand to support you — because clarity shouldn't wait until Monday.

FAQ - YAWA - Civil Engineering and Infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions.

We understand the role that NDT plays across every phase of civil engineering. Below you’ll find answers to common questions about concrete depth, BIM integration, and structural checks – helping you design and deliver infrastructure with certainty.
Yes. We use high-resolution concrete scanning (GPR and cover meter) to identify rebar, post-tension cables, voids, and embedded conduits. This is essential before drilling, coring or structural alteration.
Absolutely. We provide non-intrusive GPR and utility mapping to inform foundation design, identify buried obstructions, and de-risk piling or excavation works — often ahead of full intrusive ground investigation.
Yes. We deliver CAD-ready outputs, 3D models, and georeferenced drawings compatible with your design platforms. Our deliverables streamline collaboration between structural engineers, architects and contractors.
Non-destructive methods are faster, cleaner, and safer. They reduce the risk of damaging services or compromising structural elements — saving time and cost while keeping the site live.
Yes. Our operatives are trained for confined space, work-at-height and rail environments. We regularly work in bridge soffits, elevated structures, tunnels and culverts — even during night or possession hours.