Trial Pitting & Archaeology Ground Investigation
We supply the plant, machinery and experienced operators needed to support trial pitting, archaeological investigations and ground investigation projects. Working alongside archaeologists, geologists and other specialist consultants, we provide operated plant hire for trial pitting, along with water supplies and tanker services for percolation testing. We work to your project requirements, helping ensure the right equipment and practical support are available on site.
Discuss Your Ground Investigation
Are you an archaeologist, geologist or ground investigation contractor? Tell us about your project, the equipment required and your timescale. We'll discuss the plant, operators and site support needed.
Understand The Ground. Plan With Confidence.
Before construction or development begins, it can be important to understand what lies beneath the surface. Trial pits allow specific areas of ground to be exposed for closer examination, helping to establish information about the soil, buried materials and existing site conditions.
Where archaeological interest is a consideration, ground investigation may also form part of the process of examining a site and identifying features that could affect the proposed works. The investigation required will depend on the site, its history and the objectives of the project.
Every site has its own requirements. Understanding the purpose of the investigation, the location of the work and any relevant site constraints helps establish the appropriate next steps before work gets underway.
Planning a site investigation? Talk to our team about your location, project requirements and the work you need.
Trial Pitting & Ground Investigation
We are instructed by archaeologists, geologists and ground investigation specialists to supply operated plant hire and practical site support for their projects. Our services include machinery and experienced operators for trial pitting, together with water supplies and tanker services for percolation tests. We work alongside the specialists responsible for each investigation, providing the equipment and support they need on site.
Operated Plant Hire
Trial Pit Excavation Support
Plant and Machinery Supply
Experienced Plant Operators
Archaeological Project Support
Geological Investigation Support
Water Supply for Percolation Tests
Tanker Services for Percolation Testing
Ground Investigation Contractor Support
Site-Specific Equipment Requirements
Commercial and Development Sites
Flexible Project and Site Support
A Closer Look Beneath The Surface
Trial pitting can help reveal ground conditions that may not be visible from the surface. By exposing selected areas of ground, the investigation team can examine the materials encountered and gather information relevant to the proposed works. The approach depends on the purpose of the investigation, the nature of the site and any archaeological or other constraints that need to be considered before excavation begins.
Look Beneath. Understand More.
Ground investigation helps project teams understand what lies beneath a site before decisions are made about future works. Trial pits can expose ground materials and features for examination, with the investigation planned around the needs and constraints of the individual project.
Investigate. Understand. Plan Ahead.
Every site presents its own ground conditions, constraints and project requirements. A considered approach to trial pitting and ground investigation helps establish what needs to be examined before the next stage of work can be planned.
Understand the site
Start by establishing the purpose of the investigation, the site conditions and the information the project team needs. Access, existing structures and any known constraints should be considered before excavation begins.
Examine beneath the surface
Trial pits can expose selected areas of ground for closer examination of soil, buried materials and visible features. The location and extent of excavation should reflect the investigation brief and the conditions on site.
Move forward with clarity
The findings and site requirements can help inform decisions about the next stage of a project. Where archaeological investigation or specialist assessment is required, the appropriate expertise should be involved.
Need to Understand the Ground? Let's Discuss Your Project.
Whether you're planning trial pits, investigating ground conditions or preparing a site for its next stage of development, get in touch to discuss your requirements. We'll talk through the work involved, the site conditions and any access or project constraints that need to be considered.