Building Investigations
Confidence you can build on
HTA investigate all building elements and materials via NDT technology, exposure and breakout techniques plus sampling procedures, supported by expert lab analysis and backed up with over 30 years of experience, .

Building Investigation work falls into two primary categories; first, how a building is constructed and second the condition of the building elements themselves. These lists are not exhaustive, but give you a flavour of the length and depth of the work we cover.
Building construction Determination
Discover construction details plus construction type, Employ the HTA Full Service Suite and remove the management of multiple companies and various operators on site.
- Concrete Type
Is it reinforced, pre-cast, post tensioned or steel encased - Concrete Strength
Determination carried out via NDT and compressive testing - Steel Reinforcement
NDT to determine of bar depth and pattern including multiple layers - Steel Grade
Determination of tensile strength via removal of samples - Metal Beams
Determination of construction details by exposure - Metal Beam Weldability
Chemical analysis determining carbon equivalent value - Metal Type & Grade
By removal of samples and metallurgical testing - Cavity Wall Ties
Determining presence and correct spacing - Masonry Construction Details
Determination via NDT, exposure and coring - Masonry & Mortar Strength
Determination via sampling and analysis - Paint Inspections
Adhesion testing plus sampling for lead content and type analysis - Timber & Wood
Visual assessment, grading plus dry and wet rot surveys
Determine the condtion of the building elements condition.
Degradation, corrosion, non-compliant construction and change of use are the main causes of building problems. Employ the HTA Full Service Suite and remove the management of multiple companies and various operators on site.
- Reinforced Concrete
NDT to determine extent & rate of corrosion of embedded reinforcement - HAC Concrete
Detection and condition of High Alumina Cement elements - RAAC
Detection and condition of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete - Post Tensioned Concrete
NDT and sampling to determine post tension condition - Metal Elements
Ultrasonic thickness technology for corrosion surveys - Welds
Ultrasonic technology, MPI and DYE Penetration for inspection and testing - Cavity Wall Ties
Determining embedment, condition and type - Masonry Condition
Visual assessment to determine loss of brick facade and mortar beds - Paint Condition
Visual assessment for debondment, cracking and failure - Timber & Wood
ssessment for dry and wet rot surveys and insect attack
Showtime: Facade assessment at 50M
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Take advantage of our Open Door Policy. Even if you do not end up using HTA we are happy to advise on the best course of action for the outcome you wish to achieve.
It is impossible for one company to carry out every project, however we can share our expertise far and wide.
Freephone: 0800 680 0482 or Email: testing@hendersonthomas.co.uk