Concrete Crack Assesment

NDT can confirm reinforcement layout, cover depth, slab thickness, the presence or absence of subsurface voiding, areas of potential delamination, and moisture-related anomalies in the concrete. It also provides a systematic record of visible cracking — orientation, width, length, pattern, displacement, and associated indicators. What NDT cannot definitively confirm is load capacity, concrete compressive strength, or the exact extent of reinforcement corrosion — those require destructive or electrochemical methods. Our reports make this distinction clearly, so you have an accurate picture of what has and has not been determined.

Most concrete crack assessments are completed in a single site visit. Duration varies depending on the area to be assessed, the number of elements, and the scope of testing — a typical residential or small commercial slab assessment takes two to four hours on site. Reports are generally delivered the same day or the following business day, allowing your project to keep moving. Where the scope is larger or the findings require more detailed interpretation, we will advise on timeframes at the time of quoting.

We can assess cracking in ground slabs, suspended slabs, concrete walls, retaining walls, footpaths, driveways, precast elements, industrial floors, bridge decks, and other reinforced concrete structures. If you are unsure whether the structure is suitable for NDT assessment, contact us and we can advise on the most appropriate approach for your specific situation.

A structural engineer assesses structural performance and provides professional engineering opinion. Our service is a non-destructive testing consultancy that provides subsurface data — reinforcement layout, cover depth, voiding, slab thickness, and anomaly screening — that a visual inspection alone cannot provide. These services are complementary. In many cases, our assessment provides the data that an engineer needs to form their opinion without resorting to destructive investigation. We can work alongside your structural engineer, or our findings can be provided to them to inform their assessment.

No. In fact, an assessment is often most valuable before cracking worsens or before repair work is commissioned — because it establishes the likely mechanism and baseline condition. Cracking that appears stable may still indicate underlying reinforcement corrosion, subgrade instability, or other deterioration mechanisms that are best identified and documented early. The goal is to understand the cause, not just to monitor the symptom.

Yes. Our reports are structured to be defensible and clearly documented — they record the date of inspection, the scope of testing, the methods used, the findings, the limitations, and the technician's observations. They are regularly used in the context of insurance assessments, building defect disputes, body corporate claims, and pre-litigation documentation. South East Scanning holds full professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and our reports are produced to a standard that supports their use in formal proceedings where required.

If the assessment identifies indicators that warrant concern — such as evidence of significant reinforcement corrosion, potential voiding, or loss of subgrade support — our report will clearly describe what was found, what it may indicate, the level of confidence in that interpretation, and the recommended next steps. This may include further targeted destructive investigation, engineering review, monitoring, or immediate remediation depending on the severity of the findings. We will not overstate uncertainty, and we will not understate a genuine risk.

We operate across South East Queensland including Gold Coast, Brisbane, Ipswich, Sunshine Coast, and the Fraser Coast region. We also service Central Queensland, North Queensland, and Western Queensland. If your project is outside these areas, contact us to discuss availability — we regularly travel for larger projects or where the scope warrants it.