Contaminated Land Investigations

At Ground Sense, we have extensive experience of the investigation and assessment of 'Brownfield sites', from various factory and sewerage works, to former oil refineries and gassing landfills. We can provide advice whether you are an existing land owner, a vendor or a potential purchaser / developer of a site, including;

Initial Desk Top Study Assessments

• Review of historical County Series & Ordnance Survey maps, to determine the recorded land use of the site and its environs.
• Consideration of the geological, hydrological and hydrogeological setting of the site.
• Inspection of the site by an experienced Geo-environmental Engineer.
• Formation of an initial Conceptual Site Model and assessment of potential environmental risks and liabilities based upon identified source, pathway and receptor targets.

Intrusive Ground Investigations

• Intrusive investigation of sites, including soil, groundwater and ground gas monitoring.
• Laboratory testing of soils and waters, with comparison of the results to current guidance and legislation.

Risk Assessment

• Quantative and Quantative Risk Assessment.

Remediation

• Integrated environmental and engineering solutions, including pragmatic approaches for minimising off site disposal of materials, including (bio remediation, encapsulation etc).
• Preparation of specifications and method statements
• Where required, consultation with statutory regulators including Local Authorities and The Environment Agency.
• On site supervision of remedial works.
• Production of Validation Reports and Remediation Statements.