If your company has a project for Site investigation in London which needs expertise then please get in contact. We provide site investigation (Desk studies), ground investigation, geotechnical and environmental consultancy, geothermal and Site investigation in London and the surrounding areas. Our London site investigation consultants and contractors specialise in environmental (geoenvironmental), geotechnical & geothermal consulting with construction industry focus on ground engineering and engineering geology for Brownfield and Greenfield land.
GeoCon was established in 2007 and specialises in contaminated land site investigations, geotechnical site investigations, wind farm site investigations and shallow mining investigations. With over 10 years of experience, we are highly skilled and experienced in dealing with a variety of sites and geological ground conditions. We have recently open an office in London to service our southern clients and projects across the south of England and neighbouring counties.
The address of our London offices are as follows:
Ground investigation London is the most fundamental part of the site investigation as a whole. Following the results of a Phase I Preliminary Risk Assessment, when a Phase II site investigation is required which en-compass’s the ground investigation. The ground investigation involves the fieldwork’s part of any project and includes intrusive work such as trial pits and boreholes.
We offer Window sample and windowless sample boreholes London using a tracked rig and can reach depths of around 6.00 to 8.00mbgl depending on ground conditions. Hand held equipment is used on sites in London with difficult access or where borehole positions are on existing slopes. Window sample boreholes the cheapest form or borehole and can usually drill approximately six locations in a day.
GeoCon have carried out site investigations for all types or property development including residential, commercial and industrial development. Typically Phase I Site Investigation (Preliminary Risk Assessments / Desk Studies) followed by Phase II Site Investigations are undertaken to determine any risk from contamination and also facilitate foundation design. Please call now for assistance with your project.
Similar to property development Phase I and Phase II site investigations are carried out on land prior to its sale to ensure there are no issues with a site and to ensure the seller receives maximum values for their land and the buyer understands any potential concerns which may render the property not worth investment. It is vital that both parties understand any potential issues with any piece of land and this due diligence process is essential when buying or selling land.
GeoCon conduct ground investigations for infrastructure such as pipe lines, electric cables, sewer networks etc, for a range of clients including utility providers, main contractors, and civil engineers to facilitate the design and implementation of such infrastructure. Please enquiry within for any projects that require ground investigations services.
GeoCon specialise in ground investigation services for highways, bridges and tunnels, and have been involved in several major highway and bridge projects, which include major road improvements, highway widening schemes, retaining wall schemes, and brand new proposed highways. We have recently carried out a site investigation for a tunnelling project in Sevenoaks, Kent.
GeoCon also work within the rail sector and are RISQS (formerly Linkup) approved. Carrying out ground investigation projects for clients such as Networks Rail, civil engineers, and main contractors, we have the knowledge, expertise, equipment and flexibility to perform to our client’s high expectations.
GeoCon are currently working with a number of wind turbine installers and have a range of clients within this sector. We specialise in ground investigations from a range of turbine sizes from small turbines for domestic properties, to medium sized turbines, and the larger turbines, and entire wind farms. With our knowledge of these type of site investigations including difficult terrain and remote locations, we have a vast level of experience and are confident we can offer your company the right solution for your project.
GeoCon undertake ground investigations for flood defence schemes on behalf of major clients and the environment agency to facilitate subsequent flood defence design. Recent projects include Leeds FAS, Paul Flood Defense, Hull and Owston Ferry Flood Defence Scheme.
We are extremely competitive and offer an excellent quality. GeoCon undertake ground investigations to a variety of clients that include main contractors, civil engineers, structural engineers, construction contractors, environmental consultancies, house builders, private developers, renewable energy companies, and local authorities. GeoCon is committed to building long term relationships with our clients and consequently a large proportion of our work comes through repeat business and recommendation.
From our southern office we undertake site investigations in the following areas:
Geocon covers projects and developments nationwide. Some of the areas local to London are below but we also cover the Devon, Dorset, Cornwall and Kent from this office.
