What is a geotechnical site investigation?

It assesses the ground beneath a site to identify soil, groundwater, contamination and stability conditions that may affect development.

What is the difference between Phase 1 and Phase 2?

Phase 1 is a desktop review of available records. Phase 2 involves intrusive fieldwork such as boreholes, trial pits and laboratory testing.

Do I always need boreholes?

No. The required investigation method depends on the site, development and risks identified during the initial review.

Can you arrange contamination testing?

Yes. Soil sampling and laboratory testing can be arranged where contamination risks have been identified.

Do you provide coal mining reports?

Yes. Coal mining reports and mining-risk assessments can be arranged where relevant to the site.

Can the report help with foundation design?

Yes. The findings provide ground data and recommendations for consideration by the appointed structural engineer.

Is a site investigation needed for an extension?

It may be required where ground conditions are uncertain, significant loads are proposed or Building Control, engineers or warranty providers request further evidence.

Do you cover all of Manchester?

Yes. We coordinate site investigations throughout Manchester, Greater Manchester and surrounding areas.

What information is needed for a quotation?

Provide the address, proposed development, site plan, planning conditions, previous reports and known access or service constraints.

Ground Investigation, Boreholes and Site Risk Assessments

Geotechnical Site Investigation Manchester

Geotechnical Site Investigation for developers, builders and self-builders across Greater Manchester, managed by our team from quote to sign-off.

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Phase 1 Desktop Studies Historic, geological and environmental risk review

Phase 2 Investigations Boreholes, trial pits and intrusive ground testing

Laboratory Testing Soil, contamination and geotechnical analysis

Foundation Advice Clear data for engineers and Building Control

Trusted across Greater Manchester and the UK

3,200+projects quoted through our portal since 2021
5,000+individual services requested by developers and builders
110+UK postcode areas covered, Greater Manchester included
15+years of construction industry experience

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Geotechnical Site Investigation in Manchester

Geotechnical Site Investigation across Greater Manchester

Our Geotechnical Site Investigation work in Manchester covers the city and nearby towns including Salford, Stockport, Trafford, Oldham, Bolton, Bury, Rochdale and Wigan, across postcode areas M, plus SK, OL, BL and WN nearby.

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Geotechnical Site Investigation in Manchester: common questions

Do you provide Geotechnical Site Investigation in Manchester?

Yes. We provide Geotechnical Site Investigation for developments across Greater Manchester, managed by our team from quote to sign-off. Send your drawings and site address for a fixed quote.

Which areas around Manchester do you cover?

We cover Salford, Stockport, Trafford, Oldham, Bolton, Bury, Rochdale and Wigan as well as Manchester itself (M, plus SK, OL, BL and WN nearby), and take on projects anywhere in the UK.

Can you combine Geotechnical Site Investigation with other services on my Manchester project?

Absolutely. Bundling Geotechnical Site Investigation with the other reports and tests your Manchester site needs means one quote, one contact and a bundle discount.

Which councils around Manchester do you work with?

We work on sites across Manchester City Council, Salford City Council, Trafford Council, Stockport Council, Oldham Council, Bolton Council and Tameside Council, and coordinate with whichever planning and Building Control body covers your site.

Have you worked on projects near Manchester?

Yes. Recent projects in the area include Broadstone Road. You can see more in our projects portfolio.

What do you need from me to quote for Geotechnical Site Investigation in Manchester?

The site address and postcode, your drawings (plans, elevations and sections) and anything you already have from planning or Building Control. We'll confirm a fixed price and timescale for your Manchester project.

Building in Manchester

The Manchester development market

Greater Manchester has one of the UK's most active apartment markets, from city-centre towers to mill conversions in Salford, Stockport and Oldham, alongside new housing on the edges of the conurbation. Parts of central Manchester are high-risk locations for overheating under Part O, which affects window design on many schemes.

Typical Manchester projects we support

City-centre apartment schemes
Mill and warehouse conversions
New housing on the edges of Greater Manchester
Mixed-use buildings in Salford and Stockport

Councils we work across

We handle Geotechnical Site Investigation for sites in Manchester City Council, Salford City Council, Trafford Council, Stockport Council, Oldham Council, Bolton Council and Tameside Council, and coordinate with whichever planning and Building Control body covers your site.

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Ground Investigations Across Manchester and Greater Manchester

We support developments throughout Manchester City Centre, Salford, Didsbury, Chorlton, Fallowfield, Withington, Rusholme, Prestwich, Cheetham Hill, Ancoats, Hulme and Wythenshawe.

Nearby coverage also includes Stockport, Trafford, Oldham, Rochdale, Bury, Bolton, Tameside, Altrincham and surrounding Greater Manchester areas.

Local work

Recent projects near Manchester

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