Contaminated Land & Ground
Phase 2 Site Investigation
Intrusive sampling and testing when a Phase 1 flags risk.
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
A Phase 2 Site Investigation involves intrusive works — trial pits, boreholes and sampling — with laboratory testing to confirm whether contamination is actually present.
When you need it
Required when a Phase 1 identifies plausible contaminant linkages that need to be confirmed or ruled out.
What you get
What's included
Intrusive investigation (trial pits / boreholes)
Soil, gas and groundwater sampling
Laboratory analysis and generic quantitative risk assessment
Updated conceptual site model and conclusions
Not sure whether you need a Phase 2 Site Investigation?
Send us your site postcode and a brief description of your proposed development, and we'll tell you whether a Phase 2 Site Investigation 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 Phase 2 Site Investigation, 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
When do I need a Phase 2?
When a Phase 1 identifies potential contamination that can't be resolved on the desk study alone.
What if contamination is found?
We move to a proportionate remediation strategy — often far less costly than clients fear.
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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.