Houston · Dallas–Fort Worth · Austin · San Antonio · Statewide
Know what's in the slab before you cut.
GPR concrete scanning and private utility locating across Texas, so your crew can core, cut, trench or bore without hitting what's hidden.
- Same-day or next-day mobilization typical
- Field markings plus PDF and KMZ deliverables
- Statewide Texas coverage
- Licensed & insured technicians
Scanning services
- Concrete ScanningGPR scans of slabs, decks, walls and tilt-wall panels before coring, saw cutting, drilling or anchoring.Learn more →
Post-Tension Cable LocatingFind post-tension tendons before coring or saw cutting so cores land in clear zones.Learn more →
Private Utility LocatingElectromagnetic and GPR locating of private electric, gas, water, sewer, telecom and fiber lines that 811 doesn't mark.Learn more →
GPR Ground ScanningGround-penetrating radar for PVC, non-metallic and abandoned lines, voids and pre-bore screening.Learn more →
Potholing & Vacuum ExcavationExposing lines to confirm exact depth and position before critical excavation or boring.Learn more →
GPS & GIS Utility MappingEvery located line captured with GPS and delivered as PDF maps and KMZ files for your project record.Learn more →- Sewer Camera InspectionCCTV inspection of sewer and storm lines to find breaks, offsets, roots and blockages, with the line path traced and GPS-mapped.Learn more →
- Data Center & Campus Utility MappingUtility locating, GPR and GPS mapping for data centers, hospitals, universities and other large campuses where live lines are everywhere.Learn more →
- Industrial & Plant Facility LocatingPrivate utility locating and concrete scanning for refineries, chemical plants, manufacturing and oil and gas facilities.Learn more →
How it works
- 1Call with the job detailsLocation, slab type, and where you need to cut, core or drill.
- 2Scan scheduledA technician in your area is scheduled to scan and mark the slab.
- 3Cut with confidenceYour crew works around the marked cables, rebar and conduit.
Post-tensioned slabs are everywhere in Texas, from parking structures and podium decks to tilt-wall buildings and residential foundations. Cutting a tensioned cable can injure workers, damage the structure and shut down a job, so scanning before you penetrate a slab is cheap insurance.
The same goes for the ground outside. 811 only marks utility-owned lines, which leaves private electric, water, gas, fiber and abandoned lines unmarked on most commercial sites. Private utility locating, using electromagnetic locators and GPR together, fills that gap before excavation or directional boring.
Texas Concrete Scanning connects general contractors, electricians, plumbers, boring contractors and engineers with experienced scanning and locating technicians, with results marked in the field and documented in PDF and KMZ files for the project record.
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What you get
Where we work
Crews cover every major Texas market, from Houston and the Gulf Coast to Dallas–Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, West Texas, the Valley and East Texas. For larger projects outside Texas, crews can travel.
Houston & the Gulf Coast
Dallas–Fort Worth
Austin & Central Texas
San Antonio & South Texas
Guides
- Before You Core Drill or Saw Cut: A Concrete Scanning ChecklistWhat to scan for before cutting or coring a slab in Texas: post-tension cables, rebar, conduit and voids, and how GPR scanning keeps a job safe and on schedule.
- Private Utility Locating vs. 811 in TexasWhat Texas 811 marks and what it doesn't, who is responsible for private lines, and when to hire a private utility locator before you dig, trench or bore.
- GPR vs. Concrete X-Ray: Which Do You Need?Comparing ground-penetrating radar and concrete X-ray for scanning slabs before coring: speed, safety, access, and what each can find.
- Utility Locating Before Directional BoringHow to verify crossings before horizontal directional drilling in Texas: locating along the bore path, potholing at crossings, and mapping the results.
- What Affects the Cost of Concrete Scanning and Utility LocatingThe factors that drive a concrete scanning or private utility locating quote in Texas: scope, area, access, deliverables, travel and scheduling.
Common questions
Why scan before cutting concrete?
Hitting a post-tension cable, rebar or live conduit can cause injury, structural damage and costly delays. Scanning shows what's inside the slab before you cut.
Doesn't 811 locate everything?
No. 811 marks lines owned by utility companies. Private lines on your side of the meter need a private locator.
How fast can a technician get on site?
Same-day or next-day mobilization is typical in the major Texas metros, and quick scheduling statewide. Call or send your location and scope.
Do you work outside Texas?
Texas is home base, and crews cover the whole state. For larger projects in other states, crews can travel. Send the location and scope and we'll confirm scheduling.
Need a slab scanned?
Call or email with your location and scope, and we'll get a technician scheduled.
Texting opens a message with a short form ready to fill in: your name, the town or address, and what you need done. Attach your photos and send.