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- Planning and regulator context
- Clear deliverables and next steps
- Linked services considered early
Phase 2 work should be designed around the risks already identified, the proposed development and the decisions the project team needs to make. Investigation locations, depths and testing should have a reason for being there.
When this service is used
Used to discharge contaminated land planning conditions, investigate risks identified by a Phase 1 Desk Study, support land acquisition and due diligence, and provide measured ground data for remediation or development design.
What the report normally includes
- Site-specific investigation and sampling plan
- Trial pits, boreholes or other intrusive techniques as scoped
- Soil, groundwater and ground gas sampling where required
- UKAS-accredited laboratory testing where appropriate
- Interpretation of chemical and geotechnical results
- Updated Conceptual Site Model and quantified risk assessment
- Recommendations for remediation, further investigation or design inputs
What we need from you
Providing the right information at the start helps us confirm the scope, quote accurately and avoid back-and-forth once the work is underway.
- Site address and red-line boundary plan
- Phase 1 Desk Study and previous reports where available
- Planning condition wording or regulator comments
- Proposed development layout and current site use
- Access constraints, services information and investigation deadline
How intrusive investigation turns assumptions into evidence
Useful to know before you enquire
Common questions
What investigation techniques might be used?
The method depends on access, geology, target depth and the risks being investigated. Typical techniques include trial pits, window sampling, cable percussion or rotary boreholes and in-situ testing.
How long does a Phase 2 take?
Fieldwork may be relatively quick, but laboratory testing and any required gas or groundwater monitoring can extend the programme. We scope the likely sequence before work starts.
Does Phase 2 include geotechnical testing?
It can. Where the project needs both environmental and geotechnical information, the investigation can often be designed to collect compatible data during the same mobilisation.
Related services
These services are often reviewed alongside Phase 2 Ground Investigation depending on the site, planning context and proposed development.
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Submit site information, planning references and supporting documents once. We’ll review the scope and confirm what is required.