Business Details
31 Years
experience
Emergency
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Expert Environmental Consultancy Services
Established by Mike Matthews, a former enforcement officer with the National Rivers Authority, Peak Associates brings over 30 years of specialised expertise in environmental consultancy. Our team provides strategic advice on river and water pollution, effluent treatment, drainage, and contaminated land management. We excel in negotiating with regulatory bodies, ensuring compliance with current legislation while anticipating future trends. Our clients benefit from tailored solutions in pollution prevention, flood risk assessments, and sustainable drainage schemes.With a track record spanning sectors including food and drink, construction, and petrochemicals, we combine technical knowledge with practical problem-solving. Our commitment to innovation is demonstrated through research partnerships and media training services. We prioritise transparency, delivering scientifically grounded solutions that balance regulatory requirements with client needs. Our work with multinational corporations and local authorities underscores our reputation as trusted advisors in the environmental sector.
Services
Contaminated Land
Flood Risk Assessments
Foul Drainage Services
Pollution Prevention
Sustainable Drainage Schemes
Trade Effluent
Waste Management
Media Training
Incident Management
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of specialist experience in environmental regulation and compliance
- Our team includes former regulatory enforcement officers with unique industry insights
- We provide tailored solutions across 6+ key industry sectors including construction and manufacturing
- Our innovative approach combines technical expertise with practical problem-solving
- We maintain transparent communication throughout all project stages
What people say
Unrivalled regulatory knowledge
Proactive problem-solving
Tailored solutions
Transparent communication
Sector-specific expertise
Services
Contaminated Land
Our contaminated land specialists develop sustainable remediation strategies that meet planning requirements. We conduct detailed site assessments and create practical solutions for developers and industrial clients. Our approach balances regulatory compliance with cost-effective implementation.
Flood Risk Assessments
We provide comprehensive flood risk assessments required for planning applications. Our services include hydraulic modelling, SuDS design, and mitigation strategies for developments in flood-prone areas across the UK.
Pollution Prevention
Our pollution prevention services cover risk assessments, permit applications, and control measures for industrial operations. We help clients implement systems that prevent environmental incidents and maintain regulatory compliance.
Sustainable Drainage Schemes
We design sustainable drainage systems that manage surface water effectively. Our SuDS solutions integrate with development plans while meeting Environment Agency requirements for new projects over 1 hectare.
Trade Effluent
Our trade effluent services include consent applications, compliance audits, and treatment system design. We assist industrial clients in managing their effluent discharges to sewer systems within regulatory limits.
People
Mike Matthews
Managing Director
With over 30 years of environmental consultancy experience, Mike founded Peak Associates after serving as a regulatory enforcement officer. He specialises in pollution control and regulatory negotiations, leading complex projects for multinational clients.
Questions
What environmental services does Peak Associates specialise in?
We specialise in contaminated land assessments, flood risk management, drainage solutions, pollution prevention, and regulatory compliance services across multiple industry sectors.
How does Peak Associates handle regulatory negotiations?
Our team leverages decades of experience with regulatory bodies to provide strategic advice, permit applications, and compliance solutions that balance client needs with environmental requirements.
What sectors does Peak Associates work with?
We work across food and drink, construction, manufacturing, waste management, petrochemicals, and education sectors, delivering tailored environmental solutions.
Can Peak Associates handle emergency pollution incidents?
Yes, we provide emergency response services for pollution incidents, including site investigations, mitigation planning, and regulatory negotiations.
What makes Peak Associates different from other consultancies?
Our unique combination of former regulatory expertise, sector-specific knowledge, and proactive approach to environmental challenges sets us apart in the consultancy sector.
