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Floor flatness and surface regularity surveys

Industrial concrete floors must meet strict flatness and levelness limits. If they don’t, high-bay racking, very narrow aisle (VNA) trucks and automated or robotic systems can’t operate safely and efficiently. MatMap carries out surface regularity surveys that check floors against the limits required for their intended use, and verify compliance with recognised floor classification standards such as Concrete Society TR34.

Floors we survey

  • Warehouse and distribution centre floors (free movement areas)
  • Very narrow aisle (VNA) defined movement floors
  • Floors for automated guided vehicles and robotic systems
  • Manufacturing and production floors
  • Retail, leisure and cold store floors
  • New-build acceptance and existing floor condition surveys

How we survey floors

We use precise levelling, high-accuracy total stations, digital surface profile equipment and 3D laser scanning to capture floor surfaces. The method depends on the classification and the type of floor. The data is analysed against the relevant property limits, including elevational differences, levelness and flatness, and every result is reported clearly as pass or fail.

Engineering supervision while the floor is being poured can significantly reduce irregularities. We can support contractors during construction as well as at final acceptance.

Surface regularity deliverables

  • Statistical surface regularity (SR) reports
  • Colour-coded error and contour maps at a scale to suit
  • AutoCAD files and coordinate lists
  • Defined movement (VNA) aisle profiles
  • Grinding and remedial plans on request

Who we work with

We work with flooring contractors, developers, logistics operators and manufacturing and retail businesses, as well as construction main contractors delivering new warehouses and industrial units.

Frequently asked questions

We commonly survey to Concrete Society TR34 (free movement FM classes and defined movement DM classes). We can also report to DIN 18202 and other specifications on request.

Yes. Our error maps and grinding plans show exactly where corrective grinding is needed to bring a floor into tolerance.

Free movement floors allow vehicles to travel in any direction, as in most warehouses. Defined movement floors are for very narrow aisle (VNA) trucks that travel in fixed paths and need much tighter tolerances along each aisle.

Floors are usually surveyed shortly after construction for acceptance, before racking or automated systems are installed, and whenever a change of use or new equipment needs tighter tolerances.

Survey time depends on floor area and classification. Most warehouse floors can be surveyed in one or two visits, with reports issued promptly after processing.

Yes. Condition surveys of existing floors show whether they meet the tolerances needed for new racking, VNA trucks or robotic systems, and where remedial work is required.