GRM has a team of engineers and inspectors who undertake site visits to ensure both compliance with the design and provide advice if problems arise. This initial and prudent investment can save both time and money in the long run.

It is important to remember that well-crafted foundation designs, even when backed by geotechnical and structural expertise, are essentially just an educated estimate based on interpolations between ground investigation (GI) points which can be 50m apart.

It is therefore prudent for developers and builders to commission an independent foundation inspection to ensure compliance with the design and with building regulations (and hence meet requirements of warranty providers such as NHBC and building control).

GRM has a team of experienced engineers and inspectors who are dedicated to ensuring that your foundations are on solid ground, especially when confronted with demanding ground conditions. Whether you’re contending with variable or low-strength soils, instability issues, shallow groundwater, or foundations exceeding depths of 2.5 metres, rest assured we have the expertise to navigate these challenges.

We will confirm if the actual ground conditions match those used for the foundation designs, and if not then provide the necessary information to enable the developer to make changes and remain compliant with building regulations.

We regularly post news stories related to our foundation inspections and the benefit to clients. Examples of these can be found via the following links:

• Foundation Inspections Provide Opportunity for Cost Savings
• Unrecorded Mine Shaft Required Specialist Treatment
• Collaborative Approach to Culvert and Earthworks Build
• Managing the Sensitivity of an Ecological Corridor within a Brownfield Site

To discuss any requirements you might have for Site Inspection Services, or any other service, please complete the contact form below or call us directly on 01283 551249.