Soils

read moreAt Soils Limited, we operate an in-house survey team who use state-of the-art electromagnetic field detection and ground penetrating radar equipment to assist in the accurate detection and mapping of utilities. This is essential for protecting utility assets beneath your site, either in the Site Investigation of for the wider project redevelopment. British Standards Institution PAS 128, Specification for underground utility detection, verification and location is the standard document which identifies services to a recognised level of accuracy.

read moreAs a geotechnical consultancy, we supply our clients with a comprehensive understanding of the ground conditions beneath the site. Not only does this mean you won't have any nasty surprises but it makes costing easier and more accurate. Analysis is carried out by one of our experienced project managers, who will be able to ascertain site characters and identify potential issues when it comes to ground conditions. Geotechnical Consultancy is a two-fold and involves intrusive ground work followed by geotechnical testing.

read moreFor Londoners, where space is at a premium, they are an alternative to the more traditional extension. However many do not appreciate how risky such redevelopments can be, not taking into account the site's history and legacy. At Soils, we have the technical expertise to provide the geotechnical, environmental engineering and consultancy to ensure that nothing is missed and that everything is within regulations. As part of any basement development, a Basement Impact Assessment (BIA) must be carried out.

read moreOur survey teams are qualified land surveyors who provide a true and accurate record of site level and detail. Typically Soils' Topographical Surveys include adjacent road to near kerb, street furniture, buildings and adjacent buildings with eave and ridge heights, all walls and fences with heights, changes of surface, ditches, banks and ponds, bushes, trees with dimensions, steps and ramps, drainage channels and gullies, service and manhole covers and vertical utility furniture i.e. lamps, columns, bollards etc.

read moreWith nearly 40 years in the market, the "type" of proposed development could vary significantly ranging from low-rise or high-rise residential potentially including single/double basement to warehouse-type commercial or school structures, therefore close liaison with the Client and their Architect and/or Structural Engineer during the foundation design stage is essential, to ensure the drawings in-hand and loading data of the proposed are both accurate and reliable. At Soils, we tend to believe that a key element for a safe and cost-effective foundation design lies at Preliminary Investigation Report (pre-works) stage, during which anticipated geology on site is identified and potential geo-hazards are revealed.

read moreSoils Limited has supported the development of the country's infrastructure. And our workload in the sector is increasing in response to the government's commitment to investing in the road and rail networks. We have undertaken highways investigations for Highways England, Atkins, Ringway Jacobs, Interserve and Osbornes amongst others. Our site engineers are experienced in supervision, logging, in situ testing, traffic management and technical issue resolution. Meanwhile, our office-based engineers and staff are tightly coordinated into the contract to ensure efficient issue from preliminary logs to final report.

read moreFounded in 1982, Soils Limited is made up of qualified civil engineers, geologists, environmental scientists, and geochemists. All are able to draw on their extensive range of knowledge to offer cost-effective and practical solutions for their projects which are delivered on time and in budget.

read moreDig and dump is no longer a viable option with enforced regulatory sustainability and ever-increasing landfill tax. Therefore, competent advice, risk assessment and options appraisal is vital and must follow a scientific risk based methodology to comply with current law and guidance. All waste - defined as anything you intend to discard - must be characterised and deemed suitable for use or disposal. Soil is no different in that sense from anything else in the CDM materials management plan. Re-use on-site, re-use off-site, remediation and even simple transport all require considerable thought before being undertaken, to avoid the development falling foul of the relevant legislation and guidance.