Building Investigations - Ireland/Europe

Confidence Built In

Combining over 30 years of experience with advanced non-destructive testing (NDT), breakout and sampling techniques, and laboratory-backed analysis. HTA delivers expert-led Building Investigations across Ireland/Europe

Whether you're a consultant, asset owner, or facilities manager, we provide clear insights into construction integrity and material condition to enable you to make clear decisions from accurate data.

Our building investigations fall into two core categories: identifying how a building is constructed and assessing the condition of its key elements. Each assessment is tailored to the building’s age, use, and lifecycle stage—ideal for commercial portfolios, public sector assets, and high-risk structures.

Construction Determination: What's Behind the Structure?

Gain certainty on what your building is made of, how it performs, and whether it complies with current regulations and standards. Our complete service suite streamlines your investigation—no need for multiple contractors 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

Condition Determination: How Well Is It Holding Up?

Corrosion, change of use, hidden faults and substandard materials can lead to severe risks. We help uncover them early and provide actionable insights for future planning and maintenance.

• Regent Street Disease
  Assessing the presence and condition of embedded metal elements
• 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: Building Investigations @ 50M

Speak to Our Expert Team - No Obligations, Just Answers

HTA operates an Open Door Policy for consultants and asset owners alike. Whether you have a single building or an several assets across Ireland/Europe, we're happy to advise—even if you don't use our services. From feasibility through to project planning, we're here to guide your decisions based on your needs.

Call: 0800 680 0482
Email: testing@hendersonthomas.co.uk