Ground Investigations for Basements, Residential and MOD Sites.
October 2011
Basement developments particularly in Central London have become popular in recent years as a way of providing additional accommodation and space. Southern Testing have completed over 25 such investigations in the last 2 years.
Southern Testing can now provide an Energy Ratio Measurement and Calibration Service for all your drilling equipment (SPT Hammer, Rods and Samplers etc..) to EN ISO 22476-3.
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Southern Testing was originally established in 1967 and operates as a leading independent Site Investigation, Geotechnical and Environmental Consultancy. From our Head Office in Sussex and through regional offices (ST Consult) in Northampton, Warrington and Swindon, we are able to provide services to the construction industry throughout the United Kingdom.
Our teams have the experience and resources necessary to manage a project from conception through to completion; Initial Desk Study, Pre Purchase Assessment, Asbestos Surveys, all aspects of Site Investigations, Laboratory Testing, Factual and Interpretative Reporting, and deliver solutions of unrivalled quality and clarity, on time and within budget.
We provide a range of geotechnical analysis and design services for all ground engineering problems and are also specialists in the identification and remediation of contaminated land.
Deep Bore Soakaways - Drilled, Installed & Tested
Southern Testing has considerable experience in the design, drilling, installation and testing of Deep Bore Soakaways for disposal of surface water runoff, and so far this year has completed over 60 installations at 20 sites in southern England. read more
Overwater Environmental Investigation: Sludge Lagoons
Southern Testing was appointed as Principal Contractor for an investigation of the liquid and sludge content of 3 inland lagoons. This unusual project was conducted from specially constructed pontoons using a variety of specialist sampling techniques. read more
Using our own experienced staff and specialist equipment, we can offer a complete range of fieldwork and testing services tailored to your specific needs and designed to reduce and minimise construction risks.
The Company has over 42 years experience in geotechnical ground engineering and our interpretive design reports are renowned for providing clear, cost-effective and innovative solutions.
We are specialists in the identification and remediation of contaminated land, production of EIAs and asbestos surveys. We have won national awards for the project management of large-scale sustainable remediation schemes.
