What causes Soil Compaction in Leeds?
Unfortunately, we are seeing more cases, particularly of soil compaction in Leeds. Due to the below recommendations being ignored.
Soil compaction is caused by a number of different factors. Including machines such as diggers compacting the soil, it can occur naturally, and even prolonged foot traffic can compact soil. Therefore, gardens are being left in a very poor state. With the increase of soil compaction in the surrounding area, the NHBC have a designated standard for new builds in relation to the top and sub-soil depths and level of compaction.
As such we can provide soil analysis. Which can include a full chemical analysis at our laboratory along with expert onsite analysis by our soil surveyors. With in excess of 20 years of experience we can certainly help you with soil compaction issues in Leeds.
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What are the signs of Soil Compaction in Leeds?
To answer this question, when someone contacts us regarding soil compaction in Leeds, we would first carry out a site survey. This will include digging small holes that are from 200mm to 500mm deep, deeper holes are sometimes necessary. By looking at the soil we can identify its type and degree of compaction.
Different soils have different porosity rates. As such some soils such as clay-based soils will decrease water absorption. Whereas sand-based soils will improve the percolation of water down through the layers of soil.
As a minimum there should be 100mm of good quality topsoil and the next 200mm of subsoil should have been broken up mechanically to ensure good drainage.
There are times that contractors have not broken up the sub-soil and have either not used topsoil or used topsoil that is not to the BS3882:2015 Standard. Therefore, causing soil compaction in Leeds and the surrounding areas.
We can help you with Soil Compaction in Leeds
The first step is for you to ring or email us, we can then discuss the soil compaction in Leeds and see if we can help you.
The second step would be for us to come out and conduct a soil investigation survey. This will involve us taking samples, pictures and writing a report. Within this report there would be suggested solutions and we can provide estimates for the costings of these solutions. If you have any questions with regards Soil compaction in Leeds and its affects, please do get in contact.