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Specialist Ground Engineers In The Midlands
Experienced geotechnical and geoenvironmental specialists
Ground Investigation Specialists Ltd (GIS) was established in 2000 by Howard Lister, a ground engineer with now 40 years of experience. Since then our company has expanded and we provide specialist ground engineering and geotechnical investigations to many clients throughout Mainland UK, ranging from Manchester and the Midlands to London.

Rely on our ground consultants for:

• Ground investigation
• Geoenvironmental consultancy
• Geotechnical consultancy
• Ground Water Sampling
• Ground Gas Monitoring
• CBR Testing
• In-situ Vane Testing
• Soakaway Testing
• Plate Bearing Testing
• Desk Studies

Specialised site investigation services
Operating throughout Mainland UK, geotechnical and geoenvironmental investigations are undertaken for a variety of councils, engineering practices and corporate companies within both the private and public sectors. Contract values range from around £1,000 to £100,000.

Ground Investigation Specialists’ team of qualified and experienced geoenvironmental and geotechnical engineers provide a complete service, from Phase 1 desk studies, through investigation, laboratory testing and monitoring, to reporting and also validation testing where appropriate.

High quality and pragmatic services
The aim of the company is to provide a high quality, reliable, pragmatic and competitive service. Our success is demonstrated by the fact that most of our investigation and ground engineering work comes from repeat business or personal recommendation from previous clients in the Midlands, Manchester, London and across Mainland U.K.

If you have any questions about our ground investigation services, call one of our Ground Engineers in our Midlands Office today our expert team will be more than happy to assist you.

Geotechnical Desk Studies
Depending on your specific needs, a full ground investigation may not be necessary. Ground Investigation Specialists Ltd is here to help make your project work, which is why we offer you the opportunity to utilise our expert team to analyse available data, and identify at an early stage the potential geotechnical, mining and geoenvironmental hazards which could affect your site and development, and what to target as part of any ground investigation.

Ground Investigation Services
here are a variety of reasons why you might need to conduct a ground investigation at your individual or commercial property. For example, to check for the presence of shallow mine workings or abandoned mine shafts, to determine the geotechnical characteristics of the ground (its classification, strength and compressibility) or to assess whether the soils/groundwater are contaminated.

No matter the type of specific analysis you require, our experienced team at Ground Investigation Specialists Ltd can get you accurate results on a schedule that works. We use a wide variety of techniques depending on the geology, past history, topography and access available and the nature of the proposed development, whether it is a house extension or a new retail park anywhere in Mainland U.K.

In situ testing & Monitoring
To complement the exploratory drilling and trial pitting works, Ground Investigation Specialists Ltd also carry out a wide range of in situ testing services.

geotechnical consultants
Following on from the intrusive investigation, Ground Investigation Specialists Ltd can prepare separate geotechnical or geoenvironmental reports, or both where they need to be combined.

The reports give a factual account of the fieldwork and laboratory testing carried out and an appraisal of the ground conditions. If required, we also recommend various solutions available to deal with the issues relating specifically to the development and end use of that site.

Geoenvironmental Consultants
Our environmental consultants are familiar with the regulatory planning process and the need to submit applications to the local authority and environmental health officer, all in accordance with DEFRA and the Environment Agency’s ‘Model Procedures for the Management of Land Contamination, CLR 11’.

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