Geotechnical Site Investigation

Soil Environment Services undertake geotechnical site investigation soil surveys for residential developments and self build projects. Our surveys have been used for NHBC warranty purposes and foundation design.

All our geotechnical work complies with BS5930, BS1377 and Eurocode 7.

We can work in difficult access areas and leave virtually no disturbance.

Our typical geotechnical survey includes:

• Boreholes to 10m bgl for log of soil conditions and soil sampling.
• In-situ testing:
  - In-situ soil shear strength using the GEOVANE shear vane
  - SPT Testing for N value
• Soil testing for determination of:
  - Plasticity index to assess soil shrink and swell
  - Soil pH and Sulphates
• Factual report
  - BH logs
  - Drawing of BH locations
  - Foundation depth re soil shrink/swell
  - Presumed allowable bearing re Table 1 BS8004
  - Concrete specification re aggressive ground

Our typical survey without the soakaway test takes a day on site.

A soakaway test to BRE365 can also be undertaken if required.

Soil Environment Services undertake this work across the UK.

Please contact us to discuss your requirements on:
Reading 0118 965 7523
Newcastle 0191 243 0686
e-mail info@soilenvironmentservices.co.uk