Visual
Providing additional information, to machine surveys,
to support the justification and evaluation of treatment
options for proposed maintenance schemes.
  • Visual

What is it?

Visual surveys are carried out to provide information supplementary to that provided by machine surveys to support the justification and evaluation of treatment options for proposed maintenance schemes.

Listed below are the types of visual surveys we can provide.

There are two main types of visual surveys in the UK :

  • HAPMS Visual Surveys (HVS), which are done on the motorway and trunk road network.
  • UKPMS Visual Inspections, which are carried out on the local authority road networks.

 

These surveys can be sub-divided further to suit the pavement type and the quality of information required.

  • Highways Agency Pavement Management System (HAPMS)
  • Pavement Visual Surveys (PVS) – are carried out on flexible carriageway pavements (PVS-f) and concrete pavements (VCS) where maintenance schemes are being considered.
  • Network Visual Survey (NVS) – used for those parts of the network that, are not covered by machine surveys eg. Kerbs, footways etc

 

This information is then loaded onto the Highways Agency’s pavement management system and used in the promotion of scheme bids

United Kingdom Pavement Management System (UKPMS)

Coarse Visual Inspection (CVI) – is a rapid survey usually carried out from a slow moving vehicle and allows a large proportion of the authorities network to be assessed each year.

Detailed Visual Inspection (DVI) – is a comprehensive survey that is carried out on foot, targeted at areas that have previously been identified as in need of treatment.

Trusted by the Industry

"Pavement Testing Services provided us with surveys working under an exceptionally tight time frame, the team were extremely accommodating and helpful throughout the duration of the contract.
Communication was prompt and most importantly issues raised were dealt with professionally and swiftly. I would have no hesitation in recommending PTS."
Jeanette Shiel
Jeanette ShielSenior Engineering Technician – Bury Council
PTS are an all-round, highly professional company and have worked with Highways England for a number of years. Working openly and collaboratively on all Highways England projects they are continually striving to improve. Their ability to deliver consistently at such a high level should be recognised and I would have no reservations in recommending PTS.
Graeme Watt
Graeme WattAsset Needs Manager Highways England
PTS carried out our SCRIM Survey this year, the data they have provided loaded easily into our UKPMS. The post survey customer service that we received was excellent.
John Peel
John PeelSenior Engineer Tameside Council
PTS have provided the SCRIM, Griptester, Deflectograph and SCANNER on our contract for the past 4 years. During this time both the level of service and condition data we have received from PTS has been of a high quality as well as being provided in a prompt and efficient manner. PTS have always been willing and able to provide additional services when requested.
Steve Wibberley
Steve Wibberley Asset Manager (Network) Amey
We use Pavement Testing Services after being procured through the Greater Manchester asset management group. Communication and quality of work throughout the full process was excellent and any issues raised where resolved in a timely manner. I would have no hesitation in recommending PTS.
Michael Aiken
Michael AikenTechnician/Snr Tech/Asst Engr Rochdale Borough Council
Derbyshire have worked with Pavement Testing Services for four years and in that time they have provided good survey data and responded quickly to queries.

The staff are friendly and helpful and we are very happy with the service.
Julie Price
Julie PriceProject Engineer, Derbyshire County Council
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