- Visual Surveys
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
Visual surveys also include Barrier / Vehicle Restrain Systems (VRS) surveys.
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."
Communication was prompt and most importantly issues raised were dealt with professionally and swiftly. I would have no hesitation in recommending PTS."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The staff are friendly and helpful and we are very happy with the service.
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