Inspection Services

Preblast/preconstruction inspections and right-of-way video document existing conditions of structures and terrain surrounding a blast or construction site before the project begins.

Why are Inspections Important?

Inspections create a record of preexisting conditions of structures and areas surrounding a job site. This serves as an invaluable tool should concerns arise. Equally important is the positive public relations link Sauls provides between the project and the community. In many cases, the Sauls employee is the first contact the public has regarding a job.

Extra care must be incorporated when interacting with the public during all phases of the project. Our inspectors possess extraordinary knowledge of appropriate public interaction when discussing blasting or heavy construction operations. With each interaction, we engage property owners with the understanding of a person’s sensitivity to even the slightest ground vibration. Sauls has found that the project benefits when adequately addressing a citizen’s concerns in a professional manner.

How Do Inspections Work?

Sauls uses high-definition audio and visual equipment to record existing conditions of structures surrounding the project site. Trained and experienced inspectors visit homeowners and businesses to make the initial contact of blasting or construction notification. They explain the inspection process and obtain necessary access to identified structures. Once an inspection is scheduled, we record existing conditions using state-of-the-art digital equipment. Every visible surface is documented and defects and/or areas of concern are photographed close-up and in greater detail. Driveways, sidewalks, retaining walls, out buildings, pools, wells, pump houses and more are all included in the exterior inspection. For the interior, a technician will document every accessible room including each wall, ceiling, and floor. Upon completion, the technician will finalize an index of the inspection. Name, address, phone number, GPS coordinates and a summary of the findings are all included in this index.

NOW Access ^SM, our secure website, stores all inspection data. You will have the ability to view inspection contacts and completion progress as the project advances, in addition to accessing completed inspection reports at your convenience. Learn more about NOW Access ^SM.

Right-of-Way Video- This service gives audio-visual documentation of the area surrounding your job site. It shows existing conditions of roads, power lines, culverts, mailboxes, sidewalks, intersections, traffic flow, street corners and other concerns.