Importance of Scanning Concrete Before You Cut

Anytime you want to avoid making cuts into the unknown, call A1 Kiwi Cutters & Drillers to discuss your scanning options. When you talk to Auckland’s A1 Kiwi Cutters and Drillers to book your concrete cutting or drilling needs, they will discuss your options to discover whether concrete scanning would be recommended for you. 

Concrete Transparency

Concrete scanning is a non-destructive analysis, and is a worthwhile first step to take before any cutting or drilling takes place as our concrete scanning service specializes in rebar detection. This process is highly valued across new construction as well as renovation projects. Using a range of Hilti scanners, A1 Kiwi can locate and mark rebar as well as producing a comprehensive report for you. Knowing what you are getting into before you start means your projects are completed in a timely manner, by making informed decisions.  This ultimately saves you money on costly discoveries and unforeseen issues. A1 Kiwi Cutters & Drillers scanning service is useful for all types of construction, from commercial to residential. This service is highly valued with building owners, tradespeople, project managers and engineers across a wide range of construction industries.  

Why Ferro Scan?

A1 Kiwi’s Hilti PS1000 Hilti scanner can provide detection to a depth of 300mm and provides a 2D and 3D top view - and cross-section imagery. Using this method, A1 Kiwi can send you a detailed report with accurate images of the rebar, along with their size, cover and spacing’s. Ferro scanning is non-intrusive unlike other methods of rebar detection. Using the PS1000 Scanner is much faster than alternative obtrusive methods, and allows large areas of concrete to be inspected in a day, providing excellent depth penetration, void detection, target identification and data collection.

Experience & Innovation

The team at A1 Kiwi Cutters & Drillers take pride in their work.  They have over 20 years of experience in the industry, and are there to get the job done right. Using their detection services ensures a more accurate, safer, and less costly exercise when it comes to time to cut. A1 Kiwi is working out of Auckland, and offers it’s services throughout New Zealand .

Get in touch today for A1 Kiwi’s smart approach to Ferro scanning - doing your prep work makes your job safer, efficient and more cost effective.