Services

Construction work can uncover many hidden problems, like contamination, mines, and underground water. It’s essential to understand the state of the ground before you begin your building project and save yourself the headache later caused by excessive project time and money.

From a detailed desk study to a thorough excavation, a trusted ground investigation service from RGS can help you.

Site investigations are a necessary component of your construction project, helping you see the state of the ground before you start building. With a comprehensive fleet of drilling rigs and excavators, our state-of-the-art tools and trained engineers are good to go whatever the project size or ground conditions.

Ground samples can be difficult to remove and test depending on their density. Some types of soil, sand, clay and rock needs to stay in its natural habitat to obtain the best results, sampled and tested in a laboratory by experienced, knowledgeable engineers. 

RGS Insitu testing always comes to you – so you can leave your substance intact and get the measure on its merits without moving it.

Geoenvironmental projects are tricky and require skilled professionals to complete each job effectively. When you need an extra set of eyes - and bags full of expertise - qualified engineers from RGS can help, attending sites to consult, advise and oversee your team's projects to successful completion.

Digging underground and retrieving samples is the first crucial component of ground investigation. Next comes testing them to meet the highest quality standards. In our UKAS-accredited laboratory in Yorkshire, qualified technicians take sampling seriously, uncovering data you can rely on to create a detailed picture before your build begins.

Keeping engineering teams professionally up to speed is essential, balancing their personal development goals and the company's compliance needs. RGS is accredited to train your staff on various engineering certificates, with in-house delivery options to work around your schedule.

Understanding the lay of the land is critical when you're planning or constructing a building. Surveys are the starting point for many geotechnical projects, giving you a detailed view of the proposed site - from size limitations to flood or drainage risks - and RGS has the knowledge and topographical tools to help!