1. Ground Investigation Quality Assurance
Before you pay your site investigation contractor, we independently review their reports to ensure you’re getting what you paid for.
What we check:
• Compliance with BS 5930:2015 standards
• Contract specification requirements
• Data quality and completeness
• Laboratory testing standards
Standards: BS 5930:2015, BS EN 1997 (Eurocode 7)
Who it’s for: Property developers, construction companies
Why it matters: Avoid paying for incomplete work and prevent costly foundation problems later.
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2. Contaminated Land Assessment
We review contaminated land investigation reports and verify that remediation work meets planning conditions.
What we do:
• Review Phase 1 and Phase 2 contamination reports
• Verify planning condition compliance
• Assess remediation effectiveness
• Long-term monitoring review
Standards: BS 10175, LCRM (Land Contamination Risk Management) guidance, Part 2A Environmental Protection Act 1990
Who it’s for: Developers, local authorities, landowners
Why it matters: Ensure your site is safe and compliant before construction proceeds.
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3. Subsidence & Crack Assessment
We investigate structural cracking and ground movement to determine the cause and provide expert reports.
What we do:
• Crack monitoring and measurement
• Ground movement investigation
• Cause identification (tree roots, clay shrinkage, drainage, etc.)
• Expert reports for insurance claims
Standards: BRE Digest 251, BRE 412
Who it’s for: Homeowners, insurance companies, solicitors
Why it matters: Get clear answers about structural damage and support for your insurance claim.
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4. Soakaway Testing
We conduct infiltration testing to determine if soakaways are suitable for your site drainage.
What we do:
• BRE 365 soakaway testing
• Infiltration rate measurement
• Drainage design recommendations
Standards: BRE 365, Building Regulations Part H
Who it’s for: Homeowners, developers, architects
Why it matters: Ensure your drainage system will work before you build.
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5. Site Investigation
We provide ground investigation services for construction projects, including drilling, trial pits, and laboratory testing.
What we do:
• Desk studies and site walkovers
• Borehole drilling and trial pitting
• In-situ and laboratory testing
• Geotechnical reporting and foundation recommendations
Standards: BS 5930:2015, BS EN 1997 (Eurocode 7), BS EN ISO 14688/14689
Who it’s for: Developers, architects, structural engineers
Why it matters: Understand your ground conditions before you design and build.
