At Ground Testing Ltd, we are a UKAS accredited geotechnical testing company offering a wide range of services, including Plate Load Testing, CBR Testing, Soakaway Testing, DCP, HSV, WAC (Muckaway) Testing, and Topsoil Testing.

We specialize in delivering precise, same-day results to keep your construction projects on track. Whether you're assessing subgrades for road design, evaluating soakaway viability, or ensuring the correct classification of waste, we provide accurate, reliable testing in line with industry standards.

As a UKAS accredited laboratory, our results are backed by rigorous quality assurance. For a detailed schedule of our accreditation, simply click the UKAS symbol at the bottom of this page.

We believe in simplicity & transparency, not just in our testing process, but also in our straightforward pricing. Please contact us now for a quote

Plate Bearing Testing

Insitu CBR Testing

Test of mechanical strength of road sub grades. Common requirement in any Site Investigation to inform road or pavement design.

Insitu CBR Testing

Plate Bearing Testing

Commonly required for crane pad, or road design we can test to any specification you require. All testing is UKAS accredited, and carried out to BS:1377 Part 9.

Soakaway Testing

Soakaway Testing

To ascertain if soakaways are viable on your site, you will need a soakaway test. We can provide a complete testing service, water bowsers, licenced standpipe, hired in plant, and same day results.

WAC ‘Muckaway’ Testing

It is a legal requirement that all waste is classified prior to disposal. We can sample, test, analyse and ultimately classify your construction waste whether it be hardcore, tarmac, or soils & stones.

WAC Contamination Testing
Grading and Crushing 6F2

Grading and Geotechnical Testing

Whether its a virgin, or recycled aggregate, we can attend site, sample, test, and classify your material to whatever specification you require.

Topsoil Testing

Validating topsoil is a common requirement on any housing development. We can sample, test and classify topsoil to ensure it meets BS:3882, or any other site specific requirements.

Topsoil BS:3882