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Environmental & Remediation

Ground Source Heat Pumps

Clean - Renewable - Cost Effective

Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP ) systems utilise the thermal store properties of the ground to extract low temperature heat energy. The energy is converted in a high temperature for water and space heating by use of a heat pump.

GSHP systems have a low CO2 output compared to conventional central heating systems and their use in the UK is predicted to increase with the need for sustainable energy sources and as government grants help to ease the installation costs.

The heat collector for these systems will often comprise a series of vertical pipes placed in boreholes known as a ground loop.

We have over 45 years of experience in site investigation, and are fully equipped to provide assessment of geological conditions at a site, undertake drilling of boreholes, and install ground loops for connection to a heat pump.

Our services include the following:·

    • Feasibility study including assessment of likely geological and groundwater conditions.·
    • Site investigation to provide engineering logs of strata, groundwater monitoring and hydrogeological assessment. ·
    • Geological Design Parameters
    • Drilling of boreholes and installation of ground loops as specified. (Rotary and Shell and Auger rigs available)

We will work closely with the system designers to ensure specified ground loop spacing and depths are achievable and can provide a variety of drilling equipment based on access requirements and expected borehole depth.

We have built up a good relationship with both the Environment Agency and NHBC through our extensive investigation work.