At Smartscan Locators, we provide industry-leading GPR Survey services to reveal what lies beneath the surface without any digging or damage. A Ground Penetrating Radar survey is one of the fastest, safest ways to map subsurface features, giving you the confidence to plan construction, renovation, and maintenance projects across Sydney and the wider NSW region.

What is a GPR Survey?

A GPR Survey uses Ground Penetrating Radar technology to detect and map structures hidden below ground or within concrete. The equipment emits electromagnetic pulses into the material and records the reflections that bounce back from buried objects, voids, or anomalies. Because it’s a non-destructive testing (NDT) method, nothing is excavated or cored during the assessment — the site stays completely intact.

What Can a GPR Survey Detect?

Our scanning picks up a wide range of subsurface features, including:

• Utility lines (pipes, conduits, and cables)
• Reinforcing steel (rebar and mesh)
• Post-tension cables
• Voids, cracks, or air pockets
• Underground storage tanks
• Structural elements and anomalies

Where GPR Surveys Are Used

This technology is remarkably versatile. It’s used on building sites before excavation or drilling, in road and bridge inspections, during environmental and geotechnical investigations, and in heritage assessments where preserving the structure is critical. Wherever guesswork is too risky, a survey provides clear answers.

Why It Matters

Hitting an unmarked cable, pipe, or post-tension cable can cause serious injury, costly repairs, and major project delays. Mapping these hazards in advance protects your team, safeguards your budget, and keeps you compliant with Australian safety standards.

Why Choose Smartscan Locators?

Our experienced technicians pair the latest radar equipment with detailed, easy-to-read reporting you can act on immediately. Whether you’re a contractor, engineer, builder, or property owner, we tailor every survey to your site and deliver results you can trust.

Contact Smartscan Locators today for a professional GPR Survey you can rely on.