Contaminated Land Investigation

Developers are increasingly responding to Government pressure to make best use of redundant inner-city and urban areas that are classified as brownfield sites. Environmental Scientifics Group provides a broad spectrum of services for the investigation and assessment of brownfield sites, together with consultation on the special requirements associated with land redevelopment. contaminated land investigation

Historical Review –“LandScan” Expert review of the site history by consulting:

• Statutory Registers

• Site Records

• Historical Maps

• Information from CD, Internet etc

Site Surveys

The next stage after a LandScan desk survey is to conduct a thorough visual inspection of surface contamination to identify problem areas and to determine the extent of the intrusive investigation.

Intrusive Investigation

Fully equipped mobile teams are strategically located to provide a nationwide coverage and rapid response for field tests, sample collection and laboratory analysis including:

• Sample Collection
• Chemical Analysis of:
  • Soil Samples
  • Leachates
  • Groundwaters
  • Landfill Gases
  • Fugitive Emissions

Asbestos Identification and Management

ESG is UKAS accredited for both site and laboratory investigation of asbestos. Fully trained, experienced staff provide:

• Detailed Site Surveys
• Expert Identification in UKAS accredited laboratories
• Advice on Removal to HSE guidelines
• Project Management and Monitoring of contractors
• Clearance Certificates issued

Contaminant Identification

A full range of test suites are available that can be tailored to the requirements of the site including:

• Heavy Metals and Phytotoxic Metals
• PCBs (Polychlorinated Biphenyls)
• PAHs (Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons)
• Phenols
• BTEX (Benzene, Toluene, Ethyl Benzene, Xylene) from petrol contamination
• TEM (Toluene Extractable Materials) from grease, oil and diesel fuel contamination
• VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds)
• Trace Inorganics (sulphide, cyanide, chloride, thiocyanate)
• Landfill Gases (methane, carbon dioxide, oxygen)
• Herbicides and Pesticides
• Dioxins and Furans
• Radioactive Wastes
• Leachate Tests
• Waste Characterisation Analysis
• Waste Acceptance Criteria Analysis

Geotechnical Investigation

A comprehensive on-site investigation service is provided by fully equipped, mobile teams, strategically placed to service the whole of the UK.

• Full on-site Geotechnical Investigation
• Comprehensive laboratory-based Soil Mechanics testing

Our main laboratories house a complete range of analytical and testing equipment, these are supported by a series of regional laboratories. We employ scientists and consultants with a wide range of experience across many technical fields. Our nationwide coverage allows us to provide our clients with a local contact for the most efficient response to technical enquiries and for site visits and sample collections.

For further details contact us.