Introduction
Local authorities and structural engineers often ask for a geotechnical or contaminated land investigation at the early stages of a construction project, either for planning or for design. If you have never needed a site investigation before, you will probably have a lot of questions and will be wondering why you need one. Soilutions have put together helpful Guides that explain everything you need to know about Phase 1 and Phase 2 site investigation. We’ve also answered many of the questions we get asked about contaminated soils below.
Phase 1 and Phase 2 of a site investigation are crucial for the safety of the end users of the site – they make sure the soil is not unacceptably contaminated and that the right foundations are chosen for any new buildings. Soilutions are happy to help you get the information you need to make sure your responsibilities as a developer are met.
If you have any further questions or want to discuss your project with us, please get in touch.
What is the definition of a site investigation?
What are the stages of a site investigation?
What is the importance of site investigation?
Phase 1 FAQs
Why do I need a Phase 1 Desk Study Report?
What is a Phase 1 Desk Study Report?
How long does a Phase 1 Desk Study Report take to produce?
How much does a Phase 1 Desk Study Report cost?
Phase 2 FAQs
Why do I need a Phase 2 Site Investigation?
What is a Phase 2 Site Investigation?
How long does a Phase 2 Site Investigation take to produce?
What is included in a Phase 2 Site Investigation report?
What are the methods of intrusive site investigation?
What is a geotechnical survey or environmental investigation?
How do you do a soil test for building foundations?
Can you provide guidance on foundation design in a Phase 2 site investigation report?
A risk to human health has been identified by the Phase 2 site investigation report- what next?
How much does a Phase 2 site investigation report cost?
Free eBook: 'Phase 1 Desk Studies / Preliminary Risk Assessments Explained'
This eBook has been written specifically for those new to contaminated land. It’s a brief introduction for the uninitiated and gives an overview of the steps you need to follow. Download "Phase 1 Desk Studies / Preliminary Risk Assessments Explained" now for free!
Free eBook: 'Phase 2 Site Investigations Explained'
This eBook explains how a Phase 2 investigation follows on from a Phase 1 Desk Study / PRA and sets out the steps to follow if you're about to embark on one. Download "Phase 2 Site Investigations Explained" now for free!
