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Laboratory Testing & Gas Monitoring

Laboratory Testing & Gas Monitoring

Digging underground and retrieving samples is the first crucial component of ground investigation. Next comes testing the samples to meet the highest quality standards available. That’s what happens in our UKAS-accredited laboratory at our headquarters in Yorkshire, where qualified technicians take sampling very seriously, uncovering data our clients can rely on to create a detailed picture before their build begins.

Laboratory Testing and Gas Monitoring Services from RGS

Geotechnical laboratory testing

Soil classification
Chemical testing
Compaction related tests
Compressibility of soil
Shear strength of soil
Permeability tests
Rock tests
Aggregate tests

Chemical laboratory testing

Contamination testing suites
WAC analysis
Individual chemical tests
Landfill/mines gas and/or groundwater level monitoring

All kinds of risks in the ground can impact a build – poor soil quality, hazardous chemicals and gasses. Construction planners, architects, developers and builders must consider those risks and many more before setting teams to work on a site.

That’s the difference with RGS, where both sampling and testing happen in tandem at our UKAS-accredited laboratory, providing a complete service to our clients needing critical and accurate information delivered quickly.

Why choose RGS for Laboratory Testing and Gas Monitoring

UKAS-accredited laboratory, assessed each year rigorously to assure our quality measures and processes meet the high standards expected in the industry
A comprehensive range of soil, rock and concrete testing and gas monitoring services, all conducted by fully qualified laboratory and field technicians
Time-critical testing services are completed accurately and with urgency to help prevent any project hold ups
A team of qualified laboratory technicians who receive regular CPD and safety training to stay updated on sector specialisms

“The testing done in the laboratory is accurate and carried out correctly

to give the right information to our clients. The team reports, tests, interprets results, and gives clients recommendations to ensure their projects conform with current standards and methodology.”

Tobias Merry - Graduate Geotechnical Engineer

FAQs

Some natural ground gases are hazardous – toxic, odorous and flammable. Whether they are formed naturally (peat deposits) or man-made (the result of landfill), it is critical to recognise when they are present in the soil as they pose an issue to any planned construction work.Gas monitoring takes place periodically to assess the risk of any gas over time. It is best carried out under different weather conditions to see how this affects the area. Talk to our team if you are concerned about ground gas at one of your sites.

All testing is different – some samples are quick to test, and others require a more detailed assessment over time to conclude a result. Your nominated RGS Project Manager will confirm the expected timelines for your laboratory testing service before it begins and update you on any changes.

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