Structural Assessment & NDT – ICE Laboratory for Technical Consultancy & Engineering Labs

Reliable assessment of existing structures

We are your technical partner for assessing existing structures and improving performance using the latest non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques.

Structural and foundation safety

Mandatory SBC 303 requirement

Save on repair costs

Avoid project delays

Full list of accredited tests

8 accredited non-destructive tests

Schmidt (Rebound) Hammer

ASTM C805

Non-destructive estimation of surface concrete strength for existing structural elements.

Unit: point

Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity (UPV)

ASTM C597

Detecting internal voids and cracks and assessing concrete homogeneity via pulse velocity.

Unit: point

Concrete Core Test

ASTM C42

Extracting cores from existing elements and testing them for actual concrete strength.

Unit: core

Rebar Scanning (Ferroscan)

BS 1881-204

Locating rebar positions, diameters, depths and concrete cover without breaking.

Unit: element

Carbonation Depth Test

EN 14630

Measuring carbonation depth to assess how well concrete protects rebar from corrosion.

Unit: point

Chloride & Sulphate Content

BS 1881-124

Chemical analysis of concrete samples to evaluate exposure to corrosive salts.

Unit: sample

Half-Cell Potential

ASTM C876

Assessing the probability of active rebar corrosion before visible damage appears.

Unit: point

Slab Load Test

ACI 437

Controlled field loading verifying the structural integrity of existing slabs.

Unit: test

Approved engineering standards

We comply with international and local standards

All our tests follow international and local standards approved by Saudi government authorities

ASTM

American standard for material and soil testing

SBC 303

Saudi Building Code for soils and foundations

BS 1377

British standard for soil testing

ISO 17025

International lab accreditation for competence and accuracy

How does it work?

How does the testing process run?

From first contact to receiving the certified report — the steps in detail

1

Contact and requirements definition

We receive your request, define the required tests per project type, location and SBC 303, and send an accurate quotation within 24 hours.

2

Site visit and sampling

Our engineering team visits the site with modern equipment — performing field tests, boreholes and sampling at the required depths per approved standards.

3

Laboratory analysis

Samples are analysed in our accredited labs with periodically calibrated equipment per ISO 17025, and results are recorded with high accuracy.

4

Certified report delivery

You receive the full, engineering-certified report with results and recommendations — ready for authorities and the design engineer.

Why choose us

Why ICE Lab?

ISO

International accreditation

Accredited by MODON, ACI and NRRC

20+

Years of experience

More than 300 projects delivered in KSA

99%

Result accuracy

Full compliance with approved codes and specifications

Choosing an accredited lab directly affects result accuracy and report acceptance by engineering and government authorities in KSA

Engineering-certified reports accepted by all government authorities in KSA

Modern equipment periodically calibrated per ISO 17025

Fast execution and report delivery in the shortest possible time

A specialised engineering team supporting result interpretation and decisions

20+ years of experience across residential, commercial, industrial and government projects

Full commitment to Saudi and international codes and specifications

Report Contents

What does the structural assessment report include?

A comprehensive technical report documenting structure condition and precise treatment priorities

Test results for every structural element

Test-location maps on the drawings

Overall structural condition assessment

Results compared with allowable limits

Repair and strengthening recommendations

Treatment priorities and action plan

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about ICE Lab

We provide six accredited testing services: drilling, exploration wells, geotechnical & shoring design, structural assessment & NDT, asphalt testing & specifications, and concrete testing — covering all infrastructure and construction needs.

Contact us via the contact page, WhatsApp or phone. Our engineering team will define the required tests per your project and send an accurate quotation within 24 hours.

Yes — we hold ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, ACI certification, and MODON and NRRC accreditations. All documents are on the Credentials page.

It varies by test type and project size, but we deliver certified reports as fast as possible without compromising accuracy — most reports are delivered within days.

Yes — our reports are engineering-certified and accepted by all government and engineering authorities in KSA thanks to our official accreditations and code compliance.

Our Projects

Projects where we delivered this service

Renovation, Development, and Expansion of Al-Ghadir International Schools in Riyadh

ICE Lab executed the geotechnical and structural testing, elevator pit leakage diagnostics, and the preparation of certified structural safety reports and engineering drawings for Al-Ghadir International Schools project in Riyadh, in compliance with the Saudi Building Code (SBC)

Other services you may like

Explore the rest of our accredited engineering tests

Drilling

Multi-purpose drilling for projects of all types and sizes, designed around the site’s nature and geology.

Geotechnical & Shoring Design

Integrated engineering solutions for deep-excavation projects, ensuring maximum structural safety for the site and neighbouring buildings.

Asphalt Testing & Specifications

Field and plant sampling: asphalt paving mixes sampled from sites and production plants.

Need an engineering test for your project?

Our engineering team is ready to define the required tests and provide an accurate quotation within 24 hours.

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