Geotechnical Ground Investigations

EMS can design ground investigations to suit any scale of project, from small residential extensions, to large scale multi-storey, multi unit developments. Our services range from simple, yet cost effective, trial pit investigations to large scale, extended depth, augering-based site works. Various types of boring rig are available, and we are happy to offer advice on suitable equipment selection for the requirements of the job.

We can undertake:

• Trial Pitting
• Dynamic window sampling and probing
• Cable percussion boring
• Rotary drilling to extended depths

Testing can be undertaken both in-situ and ex-situ (laboratory based) and includes:

• Standard penetration testing
• Dynamic probing
• Shear vane analysis
• California bearing ratio
• Plate bearing tests
• Soil testing services