Core Geotechnics Limited
Experts in all types of ground investigation works
Providing a full consultancy geotechnical and
geo-environmental service.
About us
Formed in 2008 by two highly qualified geotechnical engineers, Core Geotechnics provides specialist geotechnical and geo-environmental consultancy services.
When employing Core Geotechnics you can be assured that you will deal solely with a director who can offer considerable experience in the design and costing of ground investigations and carry out detailed design and analysis to budget and programme. The director will be responsible for all aspects of a given project, from design/costing, to supervision of the site work through to reporting, and will provide a single point of contact for every client.
We offer a friendly and professional service to architects, structural engineers, principal contractors, insurance companies through to private individuals such as house owners. Projects range from investigations for multi-million pound developments to housing estates as well as individual houses and small extensions. Core Geotechnics carries out work throughout the UK.
Services
We have the knowledge and experience to meet and exceed your expectations, offering a full range of services and solutions for groundworks to fit your specific needs.
Phase 1 Desk Study
Core Geotechnics undertakes initial site assessments and appraisals to identify potential geotechnical and geo-environmental risks and allow economic design for Phase 2 intrusive investigation. Ground risks such as contamination, ground gas as well as geotechnical issues such as desiccation, dissolution features, mining etc are assessed with reference to various site specific geological and geo-environmental data sources.
Ground Investigations
Core Geotechnics solid background in the UK ground investigation industry ensures the most appropriate methods and equipment are employed on any given site for the anticipated geology.
In recognition of the need to ensure good quality ground data, all site works are supervised by a Chartered Geologist who would have designed the investigation and prepared the report.
Consultancy
Core offers geotechnical and geo-environmental consultancy and provides recommendations for a vast array of needs. We have become increasingly involved in providing specific advice to our clients, including technical reviews of ground investigation reports prepared by others, assessment and design of tracked plant working platforms, review and checking of pile designs and post failure foundation assessments.
The Team
The company is managed by two directors who between them offer a combined experience of over 60 years within the UK ground investigation industry. The company’s aim is to provide the highest standard of professional judgement and service to our clients and to use our experience to provide established and innovative solutions to the wide range of geotechnical and geo-environmental challenges that exist within the built environment.
Contact Us
Please contact us by phone or email:
Core Geotechnics Ltd, PO Box 1392, Cheltenham GL50 9LX
Offices in Cheltenham and Ledbury
General enquiries
Patrick Smith Director BSc MSc CGeol FGS 07792 739819 pat@coregeotechnics.co.uk
Richard Smy Director BSc (Hons) CGeol FGS 07875 564593 rich@coregeotechnics.co.uk
