Geotechnical, Environmental & Ground Investigation Services in Maidstone

Geotechnical & Environmental Expertise Covering MAIDSTONE & SURROUNDING AREAS 

Ground conditions across Maidstone and the wider Kent area can vary considerably depending on location, geology and previous land use. Site-specific investigation is therefore important when assessing potential risks to foundations, drainage, earthworks and development. 

Local geology can include chalk, clay and superficial deposits associated with river valleys and historic drainage systems. These conditions can influence bearing capacity, settlement, groundwater and the suitability of different foundation solutions. 

Previously developed sites may also contain made ground or contamination associated with former industrial, commercial or agricultural activity. Where this is suspected, environmental assessment and appropriate soil or groundwater testing can help establish whether further investigation or remediation is required. 

Key areas of expertise include: 

• Trial Pits: Used to investigate shallow ground conditions, existing foundations, made ground and buried obstructions, while also allowing samples to be collected for environmental and geotechnical testing.  

• Window Sampling: A compact investigation technique suitable for many residential and commercial sites, providing soil profiles and samples while allowing monitoring installations where required.  

• Borehole Investigations: Used where deeper ground information is required to support geotechnical assessment, foundation design or environmental investigation.  

• Soil & Groundwater Sampling: Laboratory analysis can establish engineering properties and assess potential contamination risks to people, property and controlled waters.  

• CBR & Plate Bearing Testing: Used to assess ground performance for highways, access roads, hardstanding, working platforms and other construction applications.  

• Land & Topographical Surveys: Accurate site levels, boundaries and physical features can be captured to support feasibility, planning, drainage, engineering and construction design.  

We support projects throughout Maidstone and across the surrounding areas of Kent.