Our land remediation services address unacceptable contamination risks for the intended use of a site. We assess treatment, excavation and protective measures against the investigation findings, then define how the completed work will be verified.
Land Remediation Services
Treatment, excavation or protective measures selected for the intended use, with verification planned before work begins.
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Treatment suited to future use
A housing proposal and an operating industrial site can require different measures because people encounter the ground in different ways.
Construction-stage checks
Samples, photographs and material records are collected at the stages when they can show how the remediation was carried out.
Remediation options for the intended use
A former industrial yard becoming housing creates different exposure questions from land remaining in industrial use. Gardens, foundations, services and groundwater all affect the remediation objective, as do the contaminant, its depth and the area affected.
Excavation can suit a defined area, while other sites may use treatment, containment or a combination of methods. The options appraisal considers technical suitability alongside access and construction constraints. Soil proposed for reuse needs both a suitable technical basis and the correct legal status before movement.
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Verification during remediation
Verification is planned before remediation starts because some evidence can only be collected while the work is exposed. Samples, photographs of protective layers and records for imported materials are obtained at the stage when they can demonstrate what was actually done.
The verification report brings that evidence together and records any justified departure from the remediation plan. Unexpected contamination is assessed while access remains available. Where a planning condition applies, the authority decides whether the submitted evidence is sufficient to discharge it.
Land Remediation Services: common questions
Does remediation always involve removing all soil?
No. The chosen method depends on the risk objectives and options appraisal.
Should verification be arranged after the contractor leaves?
It should be planned beforehand so the necessary evidence can be obtained during the work.
Does a completed cleanup automatically discharge a planning condition?
No. The relevant authority considers the submitted evidence and determines whether the condition requirements are satisfied.
Can treated or excavated soil be reused on site?
Only where its suitability and legal status have been established for the proposed use and movement. Remediation does not by itself make material suitable for unrestricted reuse.
What happens if unexpected contamination is found during remediation?
It should be assessed while the area remains accessible so the remediation plan and verification work can be adjusted where necessary.