Inspection & Assessment for Buildings

Scan, assess, solve

Before planning any repair or upgrade, a clear understanding of the building’s condition is essential. Whether you’re dealing with visible damage or aging structure, VSL helps you assess structural health and identify appropriate actions, safely, accurately, and without unnecessary intervention.

We inspect all types of buildings, from residential  and offices to hospitals and heritage assets, using both conventional methods and advanced diagnostics.

 

Our services for structural investigation

We adapt each assessment to the structure’s materials, design, and exposure. From visual checks to detailed testing, our goal is to guide better decisions with reliable data.

  • Surface condition and damage mapping
  • Structural integrity checks
  • Deformation and displacement detection

  • Ground-penetrating radar (GPR)
  • Ultrasound, magnetic flux, and corrosion potential
  • Endoscopy and rebound hammer tests

  • Real-time performance tracking
  • Sensor installation and data acquisition
  • Long-term monitoring strategies for sensitive or mission-critical buildings

  • Static or dynamic load application
  • Verification of capacity under real or simulated loads
  • Safe, controlled test setups with instrumentation
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Why choose VSL for the inspection of your building?

  • Multi-material expertise

    Concrete, steel, masonry, timber, we know how each behaves, and what to look for.
  • Advanced diagnostics

    Our teams are trained in state-of-the-art inspection tools and data interpretation.
  • From survey to solution

    We don’t just inspect, we help define the best technical response, whether that’s monitoring, maintenance or strengthening.
  • Safe and non-intrusive methods

    Minimized disruption, even in active hospitals, public buildings or heritage structures.

FAQs about Building Inspection and Assessment

Here are some of the questions we’re asked most often about Building Inspection and Assessment. If you have more, don’t hesitate to contact us!

It depends on age, use, and environment, but in addition to the yearly or bi-yearly routine inspections, a periodic survey every 5-10 years is generally recommended, with more frequent checks for critical facilities.

Yes, when done properly, NDT gives accurate insights into internal structure and degradation without causing damage.

Absolutely. We specialize in low-disruption inspection plans tailored to operational needs.

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Need a clear diagnosis before planning repair or upgrade works? Understand your structure before you intervene.