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A quality survey is the foundation for all future decisions about the structure. Well-made judgments for long-term solutions to the problems of Repairs & Rehabilitation and Waterproofing rely entirely on the correct diagnosis of the root causes of the problem. An investment in a quality survey, therefore, will save the client significant sums of money by identifying the most economic and effective method of repairing the concrete.
The starting point is a site visit followed by visual inspection at the site by our Proposals Engineers who are highly qualified and experienced in assessment of structures. If required, tests are conducted on the structure to confirm the extent of corrosion. Some of these tests are:
Carbonation depth testing
Hammer test / Acoustic hammer test survey
Cover-metre survey
Chloride analysis/Chloride profiles
USPV testing
Half cell potential surveys
Subsequently, a meeting is held with the client, where the nature and extent of flaws are discussed and – if required – our recommendations for further investigation work to be undertaken are made.
Based on this, a repairs proposal is prepared, which identifies the present state of the structure, accurately detailing all defects, the corrosion rate, the cause of deterioration and importantly, includes repair specifications and budget costs for remedial works.
Our detailed surveys are often used by Clients, Surveyors and Engineers as tendering documents.
This allows the client to have realistic refurbishment costs without the fear of additional works spiralling out of control.
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