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Comprehensive Contaminated/Brownfield Site Investigation

To make sure your property satisfies all legal requirements, PWS offers soil sample and contamination assessments to identify potential risks and hazards.
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What is Contaminated Land?

Contaminated land is land that has harmful substances in it. These substances can hurt people, animals, or plants. They can also pollute rivers, lakes, or underground water.

This can happen because of accidents like spills or because of things that happened on the land in the past, such as factories, demolition, or dumping waste.

Some common harmful substances found on contaminated land are:

  • Heavy metals like arsenic, cadmium, and lead.
  • Oils and tars from industrial work.
  • Asbestos, often left behind after old buildings are torn down.
  • Chemicals like solvents, fuels, and other dangerous materials.

How We Can Help

Detailed site assessments

In order to determine environmental hazards and evaluate site conditions, our site assessments offer thorough analyses of polluted locations. We evaluate elements including soil erosion, hazardous materials, and the possibility of groundwater contamination using methods such as soil sampling and borehole testing.

Soil testing for contamination

One of the most important aspects of our site investigation procedure is accurate soil testing. We conduct soil sampling to detect hazardous materials and contamination, such as oil contamination, metal contamination, and hazardous waste.

Risk assessment reports

In order to make sure that your site is secure and in accordance with regulatory standards, we evaluate the degree of hazardous waste, soil, and groundwater contamination level through our comprehensive risk assessment reports.

Regulatory compliance checks

To certify that your site meets all regional, national, and worldwide environmental regulations, we offer thorough regulatory compliance checks.

Scope of Our Work

Our contaminated land services cater to a variety of sites, ensuring safe, compliant, and practical solutions for every project. Here’s how we assist:
Removing contamination caused by heavy metals, oils, and hazardous chemicals.
Conducting soil and groundwater testing to identify potential risks.
Ensuring the site complies with environmental regulations for industrial transitions. Whether it’s a former factory, refinery, or storage facility, we help make the land ready for future use.
Investigating and remediating land polluted by old infrastructure or waste.
Addressing issues like asbestos, oil spills, or heavy metal contamination.
Providing detailed environmental reports to support planning approvals. Our goal is to help transform brownfield sites into thriving urban spaces.
Testing soil for harmful substances like pesticides, fertilizers, or heavy metals.
Rehabilitating land to make it suitable for farming or other agricultural uses.
Ensuring compliance with environmental regulations to protect crops and livestock. Our solutions help improve the health of the soil and its usability for future generations.
Cleaning up contamination from past industrial or agricultural activities.
Stabilising soil to prevent erosion and further environmental damage.
Restoring ecosystems to support native plants, animals, and water quality.

What Makes Us Different

Personalised Approach

Our extensive knowledge in environmental waste management helps us deliver solutions to maintain a secure and hygienic environment for your project.

Industry Knowledge

Over 60 years of experience in waste management.

Cost-effective Solutions

We provide your project with the best solutions that don’t break your wallet.

FAQs About Contaminated/Brownfield Site Investigation

A contaminated or brownfield site is land that may have harmful substances in the soil or water due to past industrial, commercial, or waste activities. These sites need to be investigated and cleaned before they can be used again.

Site investigations identify potential risks such as soil contamination, groundwater pollution, or hazardous materials. They ensure the land is safe, meets legal requirements, and can be developed or reused.

Our investigation includes:

  • Plans for cleanup and remediation if needed.
  • Soil and groundwater testing.
  • Risk assessments to measure contamination levels.
  • Detailed reports on hazards and solutions.

We test for harmful substances like:

  • Heavy metals (arsenic, lead, cadmium).
  • Oils, tars, and fuels.
  • Asbestos.
  • Chemicals and hazardous waste.

Yes. Contamination isn’t always visible. A site may appear clean but still have harmful substances underground or in groundwater that require testing.

The time depends on the size of the site and the level of contamination. Small investigations can take a few weeks, while larger or more complex sites may take longer.

If contamination is found, we’ll create a detailed remediation plan to clean and fix the site. We also provide all necessary reports to meet regulatory requirements.

Yes, we ensure your site meets all local and national environmental regulations. We also liaise with regulatory bodies on your behalf.

We provide site investigation services for a wide range of projects, including industrial redevelopment, urban projects, agricultural land, and environmental restoration.

You can contact us directly at +44 (0)28 9086 0738 or email info@practicalwastesolutions.com. Our team will guide you through the process.

Get Your Site Checked Today

Make sure your property is safe and follows all rules. We check for soil contamination, hazards, and risks to keep your site secure and compliant.
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