Our preblast and preconstruction inspections are designed to document the existing conditions of nearby structures and terrain surrounding a blast or construction site. We provide high-definition video and/or photos before any project begins. These inspections are crucial for establishing a baseline that can be used to demonstrate that your activities did not cause damage.
Inspection Services
Why are Preblast and Preconstruction Inspections Important?
Preblast and preconstruction 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 have years of experience interacting with the public and 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.
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.
We also provide 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.
Who Do We Serve?
Inspection services are used by our clients in the mining, quarry, and construction industries. Our comprehensive inspection process, which includes right-of-way video, preblast and preconstruction inspections, ensures that all pre-existing conditions are thoroughly documented, providing a reliable baseline for assessing any potential impacts. This meticulous approach not only helps in maintaining compliance but also fosters positive relationships with the community by addressing concerns in a professional manner.
Mining
Our inspection services for the mining industry include vibration and environmental monitoring to document compliance and optimize blasting activities at mines and quarries. We ensure that all pre-blast conditions are thoroughly recorded, providing a reliable baseline for assessing any potential impact.
Construction
In the construction sector, our inspection services involve detailed documentation of existing conditions to monitor vibration and environmental impact during construction activities. This helps in maintaining compliance and mitigating any potential issues that may arise.
Visit our applications page to learn more about how clients use our services.
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About Argus Monitoring Solutions
- Argus Monitoring Solutions is a tech enabled, test measurement services platform that provides outsourced seismic and environmental monitoring and inspection services to the quarry, construction, infrastructure, and mining sectors. Argus companies include Seismic Surveys, Sauls Seismic, and Nomis Seismographs.