Know the ground before you build on it.
Independent ground investigation since 1988: desk studies, boreholes, geotechnical reporting and contamination assessment for developers across the UK.
- 1988Founded as a private, independent company
- 11,000+Investigations across the UK in 38 years
- 250+Projects within the City square mile
- 30+ yearsExperience of each of our directors
- 25+ yearsBehind the peer review of every report
Four services, in the order a site needs them.
Our team of geotechnical and geo-environmental engineers runs an active training programme and encourages every engineer to work towards becoming a chartered geologist or engineer.
Desk studies
A Stage 1 Tier 1 Desk Study is part of the site investigation process whether or not the site has been developed, and is often a requirement of the local planning authority or warranty provider.
A well-executed desk study shapes the intrusive work that follows, targeting specific areas of contamination or the geotechnical parameters you need, so the investigation stays cost-effective.
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Ground investigation
Ground conditions can be one of the greatest hazards to any construction project and are often the cause of large cost and time overruns.
When you commission an investigation you are investing not only in the intrusive works, but in the knowledge and experience of the staff interpreting the data.
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Geotechnical
We provide a Ground Investigation Report (GIR) as defined in Eurocode 7, outlining the scope and methods used, the constraints, and the field and laboratory test results. Strata are described in accordance with BS5930:2015 or other codes as required.
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Environmental
Former land contamination can pose significant challenges for development across the UK. We use the findings of the Phase 1 Desk Study to design a tailored Phase 2 intrusive investigation focused on potential sources.
Our expertise extends to advising on remediation and soil reuse strategies.
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More than 11,000 investigations. Over 250 inside the City square mile alone.
Our experience in Central London is unparalleled, with over 250 projects completed within the City square mile alone. Nationwide coverage over 38 years has given us considerable geotechnical knowledge of UK soils.
About Soil Consultants
Soil Consultants Limited is a private and independent ground investigation and analytical company, established in 1988 and dedicated to the geotechnical and environmental requirements of today’s developers.
Our directors each have in excess of 30 years’ experience in geotechnical and geo-environmental engineering.
Recent projects
K1 Knightsbridge
Carraig Investments Sarl · Apr 2015 to Aug 2017
71.50m rotary cored boreholeBarts Hospital
Barts Two Property Investment Ltd · Sep 2013 to Mar 2017
45m cable percussive boreholeClarges Estate
Clarges Estate Property Management Ltd · October 2013
60m rotary borehole100 Minories
Grange Hotels Ltd · Oct 2011 to May 2013
40m cable percussive boreholeChrisp Street Market
Telford Homes plc · May and Nov 2019
45m cable percussive boreholes
Talk to us about your project
Tell us the site, the stage you are at and what the ground might need to support. We will tell you what an investigation involves.
01494 712494
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Holmer Green, High Wycombe
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01494 712494 Essex officeHaven House, Albemarle Street
Harwich, Essex
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