Geotechnical and Contamination Investigations

Following a Phase I Desk Study and on producing a Conceptual Site Model it may be necessary to undertake an intrusive Phase II Investigation.  

 

A Phase II Investigation can take many forms from simple sample collection to detailed intrusive investigations.  Contamination Investigations are often completed for development sites which require compliance with planning conditions relating to contaminated land issues.  For potential site acquisition/investment, the Phase II investigation provides a degree of assurance about potential soil and groundwater contamination issues to allow detailed risk and liability assessment to be undertaken.

 

We have experience of many types of former industrial sites including tanneries, petrol filling stations, breweries, vehicle repair garages, plating works and engineering workshops.

We can provide the following services:

  • Site investigation strategies
  • Attendance on site to complete intrusive investigations
  • In situ soil sampling
  • Groundwater / surface water sampling.
  • Scheduling laboratory testing
  • Tier 1 & Tier 2 Human Health Risk Assessment Reports.
  • Controlled water Risk Assessment
  • Preparation of factual and interpretive reports
  • Liaison with Environment Agency and Local Authority Contaminated Land Officers

Following a contamination investigation ACS will be able to provide you with details of remedial requirements that may be needed for the site.  Our experienced Geo-Environmental Engineers will be able to produce a Remediation Method Statement for your site to outline what is necessary.  Following this, we also are capable of producing a Validation Report.  Validation Reports are typically the final step in a contaminated land investigation and will prepared to discharge a contaminated land planning condition.  

Geotechnical Investigations

As well as contamination investigations, ACS also offer an extensive range of investigation techniques to provide the required geotechnical parameters for any development.  The selection of investigatory method will often depend on site access, local geology and can often be carried out in buildings and factories and limited headroom situations.

Services we offer include:

  • Concrete / Rock coring
  • Trial pits – In-situ Testing and hand shear vane
  • Window / Windowless sampling using In-house Dando Terrier MK2
  • Heavy and Super Heavy Dynamic Probing
  • Hand held Window sampling equipment for sites with limited access e.g. railway embankments
  • Shell and Auger, Rotary and Sonic drilling techniques (through our trusted sub-contractors)
  • Assessment of ground conditions and potential foundation solutions
  • Soakaway testing and design – perforated rings, infiltration boxes and trenches.
  • Assessment of material re-use and earthworks options in collaboration with laboratory testing for DD/OMC, MCV and site testing
  • In-Situ CBR / Plate Bearing / Nuclear Density tests.
  • Investigation of structural defects e.g. railway abutments, retaining walls and floor slabs.
  • Piling mat design for granular or cohesive sub-grades
  • Engineering Logs prepared in HoleBASE for pdf or AGS data format issue.
  • Factual and Interpretive reports.

Both our contamination and geotechnical investigations utilise the ACS Group of Companies services with our UKAS accredited Testing and Environmental Laboratories, allowing us to provide you with a streamlined investigation from start to end.

Contact us on 01202 622858 and our Geo-Environmental Consultancy team will be happy to help with your project requirements.

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Please see below for a list of the services provided by ACS;

  • On-Site Testing Services

    ACS Testing offer a comprehensive range of professional On-Site Testing, all carried out by our fully trained Site Technicians

  • Aggregates & Soils Testing

    From our main Laboratory in Poole, Dorset, ACS Group of Companies provide quality testing and material consultancy for the construction and civil engineering industry.

  • Bituminous Testing

    Bituminous road surfacing materials are produced by mixing mineral aggregate with a bitumen binder in predetermined quantities and within defined temperature ranges.

  • Concrete Testing

    Concrete was the first service to be offered by ACS Testing back in 1987, since then we have increased our scope to cover a wide range of UKAS Accredited testing on fresh and hardened concrete, both on site and in our laboratories.

  • Mortar & Screed Testing

    Mortar has played a major role in construction since ancient times with the oldest example having been found in Israel and thought to date back 10,000 years.

  • Contamination & WAC Testing

    At ACS Environmental Testing we offer an efficient and reliable analysis service using various test leaching procedures specified by the Environment Agency.

  • Chemical Testing

    ACS Environmental Ltd was established in 2007 to complement the physical materials testing service provided by ACS Testing Ltd to offer a range of analytical services to clients in order to meet their overall needs.

  • Leachate & Water Analysis

    Our purpose built analytical laboratory enables ACS Environmental Testing Ltd to provide, in conjunction with our other group companies, a comprehensive sampling, monitoring and analysis service on a wide range of leachate and water samples.

  • Natural Stone Testing

    Our newly refurbished Stone Testing Laboratory has given us the opportunity to expand our testing scope as well as increase production and better improve on our turnaround of samples.

  • Site Laboratory Service

    Over the last twenty-five years, ACS Testing Ltd have supplied custom fitted Site Laboratories with Technicians to many construction sites and projects worldwide.

ACS Group of Companies offer a professional weekly collection service covering the South of England and Wales. See below for our coverage range;

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If you require a collection that is outside of our usual range, please feel free to call us on 01202 622858 or contact us and we will do our best to accommodate your requirements.

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