Building Structural Investigation Services in London and Across the United Kingdom
In today’s complex construction and demolition projects, understanding the limits of your structures is not just best practice, it’s essential. Swantest delivers comprehensive structural investigation and testing solutions across all project phases, from superstructure and substructure to the geotechnical substrate, ensuring that safety, compliance and efficiency remain at the forefront
With a strong focus on precision, Swantest combines deep technical expertise with advanced methodologies to safeguard structural integrity under a wide range of project conditions. Their services are specifically designed to meet the demands of challenging construction, refurbishment and civil engineering environments.
For more information or any enquiry, get in touch:
Operations Manager: Mihai Chelmus
Email: mihai.chelmus@swantest.co.uk | Phone: 07342281981
Expertise in Structural Investigations
Swantest’s investigation services are designed to reduce uncertainty and increase confidence in the structural form and condition of existing assets. Working closely with designers and contractors, the team develops targeted survey programmes that address knowledge gaps and inform decision-making at every stage.
Cutting-edge techniques include:
For post-tensioned structures, Swantest can identify issues such as corrosion or loss of pre-stress. Tendons are located using non-destructive methods like ferro scanning, GPR and ultrasonic testing, before being carefully exposed for inspection. From there, Swantest can assess pre-stress levels and determine any potential reductions in capacity, providing clear analysis for engineers and project managers.
Every investigation is supported with detailed reports, photographs, drawings, video evidence and laboratory results, ensuring clarity and confidence for all stakeholders.
Advanced Testing Services
Swantest provides a full spectrum of structural testing services to evaluate condition and verify performance:
Non-destructive testing:
Structural testing:
These methods provide real-world insights into how structures and materials behave under applied forces, giving designers and contractors the evidence needed to make safe, efficient, and cost-effective decisions.
Partner with Swantest
Whether you’re preparing for a complex demolition, refurbishing an aging structure, or repurposing an existing building, Swantest offers the precision, safety and technical expertise required to deliver confidence at every stage.
Swantest’s investigation services are designed to reduce uncertainty and increase confidence in the structural form and condition of existing assets. Working closely with designers and contractors, the team develops targeted survey programmes that address knowledge gaps and inform decision-making at every stage.
Cutting-edge techniques include:
- Drone-based dimensional surveys for accurate condition mapping.
- Non-intrusive scanning such as GPR, rebar scanning, and steel section identification.
- Corrosion assessment to identify causes and recommend remedial solutions.
- Intrusive investigation methods including core drilling, cold cutting, and laboratory material sampling.
- Recording and documentation of existing structural connections and details.
For post-tensioned structures, Swantest can identify issues such as corrosion or loss of pre-stress. Tendons are located using non-destructive methods like ferro scanning, GPR and ultrasonic testing, before being carefully exposed for inspection. From there, Swantest can assess pre-stress levels and determine any potential reductions in capacity, providing clear analysis for engineers and project managers.
Every investigation is supported with detailed reports, photographs, drawings, video evidence and laboratory results, ensuring clarity and confidence for all stakeholders.
Advanced Testing Services
Swantest provides a full spectrum of structural testing services to evaluate condition and verify performance:
Non-destructive testing:
- GPR & Ferro scanning
- Ultrasonic testing
- Crack detection and monitoring
- Rebound hammer surveys
- Borescope inspections
- Moisture content analysis
- Carbonation and chloride content testing
- Half-cell potential, corrosion rate monitoring and resistivity checks
Structural testing:
- Floor load capacity testing
- Lift beam and lifting gantry verification
- Balcony and balustrade load testing
- Anchor and fixing pull-out testing
- Geotechnical settlement and ground capacity testing
These methods provide real-world insights into how structures and materials behave under applied forces, giving designers and contractors the evidence needed to make safe, efficient, and cost-effective decisions.
Partner with Swantest
Whether you’re preparing for a complex demolition, refurbishing an aging structure, or repurposing an existing building, Swantest offers the precision, safety and technical expertise required to deliver confidence at every stage.
