What causes Soil Compaction in Manchester?
Soil compaction in Manchester is becoming an increasing issue. It 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. With the rise of soil compaction in Manchester, the NHBC have a designated standard for new builds in relation to the top and sub-soil depths and level of compaction.
We are seeing an increase in cases of soil compaction in Manchester. Due to the above recommendations being ignored. Therefore, gardens in the area are being left in a very poor state.
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 Manchester.
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What are the signs of Soil Compaction in Manchester?
To answer this question, when someone contacts us regarding soil compaction in Manchester, 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 Manchester.
We can help you with Soil Compaction in Manchester
The first step is for you to ring or email us, following this we can then discuss the soil compaction in Manchester and see if we can help you.
The second step is 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 Manchester and its affects, please do get in contact.