Contaminated Land & Ground
Geotechnical & Soakaway Testing
Foundation guidance and BRE365 infiltration testing.
At a glance
- Accepted by planning authorities UK-wide
- Fixed fee, quoted up front
- Fast, reliable turnaround
- One accountable point of contact
What it is
Geotechnical investigation informs foundation design and ground conditions, while infiltration (soakaway) testing establishes whether SuDS infiltration is viable.
When you need it
For foundation design certainty and to support infiltration drainage strategies.
What you get
What's included
Trial pits / boreholes and soil description
Foundation and ground-bearing guidance
BRE365 infiltration testing
Geotechnical factual / interpretative report
Not sure whether you need a Geotechnical & Soakaway Testing?
Send us your site postcode and a brief description of your proposed development, and we'll tell you whether a Geotechnical & Soakaway Testing is likely to be required and what level of assessment your site may need — usually within a day, at no cost.
How it works
From quote to consent
Share your site
Send the postcode, plans and any council correspondence — we confirm scope and fee up front.
We assess & value-engineer
Our specialists prepare your Geotechnical & Soakaway Testing, finding the most cost-effective route that still satisfies the regulator.
Consent-ready report
A clear report the authority will accept, with us on hand for any queries or conditions.
FAQs
Frequently asked
Why test infiltration?
If soils drain well, infiltration SuDS can remove the need for expensive attenuation storage.
Can this be combined with contamination sampling?
Yes — combined geo-environmental investigations save time and cost.
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View service →Tell us about your site
Send us your location and plans for a fast, fixed-fee quote — and honest advice on exactly which reports you do and don't need.