Our Geotechnical Consultancy

Our team can generate a range of report types, integrating seamlessly with the wider design team to bridge the gap between ground data and design information.

• Factual data reporting

• Geotechnical Investigation Reports (GIRs)

• Geotechnical Design Reports (GDRs)

• Interpretive geotechnical reports, to include foundation recommendations and design parameters

• Retaining Wall Design Reports

• Slope Stability Investigation and Assessment

Why not consider a Geotechnical Desk Study?

We will review available public borehole data, and, with our database of more than 20,000 projects, there’s a good chance we have worked nearby before. Our team will put together a brief report summarising the anticipated ground conditions with some initial commentary on what this might mean for your planned development. A quick and valuable insight to help address the significant risk and cost uncertainty that ground conditions can present.

If you’re seeking planning permission for a development that includes a basement, the Local Authority may request a Basement Impact Assessment (BIA)

Our expert team write dozens of BIAs each year, and are familiar with the widely referenced CPG4 guidance and the evolving requirements.

BIAs are most often required by the London Boroughs, notably; Camden, Hackney, Merton, Richmond, Kingston, Hammersmith and Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea, and Lambeth – to name but a few.

Soils Limited can complete all stages of the BIA process, which includes

1. Desktop Screening Report.

2. Site Investigation.

3. Basement Impact Assessment.

Our expertise enables us to anticipate problems, offer valuable solutions, and get your project moving forward.

There are numerous reasons why ground movement occurs; nearby excavation, tunnelling, shrink/swell of soils, or the loading of a foundation.

A common challenge is in projects where a basement is being excavated near to existing foundations, or where new loads are being applied to an existing foundation. A careful understanding of the ground and potential movement is crucial to addressing any issues before any impact on structures.

Ground movement analysis can be critical in party wall matters, and is often included within Basement Impact Assessments. Our team regularly undertake combined BIAs and GMAs.