Soils Analysis

ALS Laboratories provides a broad spectrum of analytical services for contaminated land to an array of industry specialists including remediation experts, geotechnical consultants, site investigators, environmental consultants and engineering consultants.

The analysis of soils and associated groundwaters on brownfield land is driven by regulatory requirements to monitor contamination levels. Monitoring is often required to be accredited to UKAS and MCERTS standards, with a strong emphasis on analytical quality and data integrity.

ALS Laboratories delivers reliable, legally defensible data for limitation of liability, site investigation and due diligence. Results are supplied electronically and can be delivered in AGS, Excel and PDF formats.

• UKAS- and MCERTS-accredited soil analysis
• Data deliverables including AGS, Excel and PDF formats
• Experienced technical team supporting soils, waters and gases 

Specialist Contaminated Land Services

The assessment of contaminated land requires accurate, high-quality analytical data. ALS supports contaminated land investigations with specialist testing services delivered to UKAS and MCERTS accreditation where applicable.

• VOC soil analysis with methanol preservation
• Asbestos analysis in soils and bulk materials
• Soil gas and vapour analysis
• Hazardous waste classification in line with WM3 guidance

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PFAS in Soil & Groundwater

ALS provides advanced PFAS testing services to support contaminated land investigations across soil and groundwater matrices. Our analytical capabilities support both routine monitoring and complex site investigations involving emerging contaminants.

Testing is delivered using validated methodologies, supported by UKAS accreditation where applicable, to provide confidence in data quality and regulatory acceptance.

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