Client Guides

Ground Penetrating Radar FAQs

Ground Penetrating Radar is just one of the tools employed by our Seeka Utility Survey team. There are many myths about what it can or can’t do. The technology is constantly being updated along with many of the other instruments employed for utility surveying.

Our Seeka team were established in 2006 and are the original utility survey firm in the southwest and their surveyors are specialists, they only work on utility surveys and hence their experience and skill is second to none. Seeka have a number of GPR units, single and multi-array antennas and have been using them for over 15 years now.

In this video we have asked our utility survey manager Josh Lockyear to explain exactly what can be achieved with GPR and when and where it is most suitably employed .

Deformation Monitoring

One of the key services that we provide, and which is a specialism within our team is deformation monitoring.

This is when we measure how much something is moving and in what direction.

The systems and techniques we employ can range from simple crack monitors to fully automated remote systems. The requirement to monitor movement usually occurs when there is a risk to life, property, or infra-structure. The risk can occur as the result of construction, environmental or climatic changes, or general age and maintenance.

Holding Down Bolts

 This guide explains what is required to enable the fixing of holding down bolts.

Holding down bolts, also known as foundation bolts, structure anchor bolts and steel frame anchor bolts are used in the construction of steel framed buildings.

The steps to take for the preparation, during and after the concrete pour are covered, which should lead to a smooth, safe and problem free operation.

Land Surveys

This guide covers the various factors that will determine what we need to know about a site before we begin a land survey. The information, photos and plans that a client can give us, will not only speed up the process, it will also enable us to provide a competitive quote.

Mark Up Your Own Plan

Before we visit a site, it is very helpful to have a fairly detailed map of the precise area that requires surveying. An easy way to create this is by marking up your site on Google Maps.

In this video, we go through the process from A to Z.