Geotechnical Engineering Services

CSG Consulting Engineers specialise in cost effective geotechnical and geo-environmental ground investigations. We undertake all types of ground investigations using boreholes and trial holes, carry out testing for contamination, together with gas and groundwater monitoring where necessary. We take pride in providing quality advice, tailoring the investigation to meet your requirements and are happy to price your schedule of works if preferred. Our services include:

Types of developments

• New Housing Developments
• Commercial Buildings
• Industrial Developments
• Extensions to Existing Buildings

Geotechnical investigations

• Foundation design
• Subsidence
• Retaining Walls Analysis and Design
• Slope Stability and Analysis
• Piling Mat Design
• Desiccation Testing

Contamination (environmental) investigations

• Contamination due to Past Site Uses
• Contamination for Leaking Oil Tanks
• Desk Top Study Reports
• Historical Reports
• Clean Capping Verification

Infiltration testing for soakaway design

• Infiltration Testing to BRE 365
• Percolation tests to Building Regulations Approved Document H

Ground floor slab testing

• Load Testing of Existing Industrial Floor Slabs for Mezzanine Floors or New Equipment

Additional services

• Commercial Due Diligence Surveys
• Restricted access ground investigation specialists

This is just a selection of our services. If you are looking for a different service, please contact us – we would be happy to help.

Useful Links

For information on the geology of your area or you think that your property may be affected by coal mining, the links below may be helpful.

Geology of Britain - provides a searchable map showing the geology of the country.

The Coal Authority - provides a map showing areas that could be affected by coal mining.

Gov.UK - provides details of how to find out whether a specific property is affected by coal mining.

CSG Consulting Engineers provide comprehensive geotechnical engineering advice together with cost effective designs and can offer initial specialist advice at the feasibility stage to assist with the conception of a project.