Land Remediation
Land Remediation & Contaminated Land Clean-Up
Active Site Clearance provides land remediation and contaminated land clean-up for developers, contractors, utilities companies, consultants, architects, landowners and government authorities.
We carry out on-site land remediation to clean up contaminated land, leaving you a clean and valuable site on which to develop. We believe in sustainable land remediation and can continue to offer consultancy once the land has been cleaned.
The company holds the following licences for contaminated land remediation:
- Mobile plant waste management licence
- Waste carriers licence
Contaminated Land
Active Site Clearance undertakes a site-specific assessment to identify any contaminants in either soil or groundwater, then implements the most economical clean-up methods and techniques. Contaminants are removed or separated from the land using various remediation technologies, and either recycled, reinstated, or disposed of in line with UK standards and guidelines.
Contaminated Land Testing
Prior to commencing works on site, Active Site Clearance offers a variety of contaminated land testing and surveying options.
We always recommend a thorough contaminated land investigation during the project planning phase of construction, to allow any contaminants or other issues to be identified and rectified before work commences.
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Land Remediation Near You
We carry out land remediation across the North, the Midlands and Wales. See our local pages for Manchester, Lancashire, Liverpool, Bolton, Oldham, Warrington, Cheshire, Merseyside, Birmingham, Leeds, Sheffield, Bradford, Yorkshire, Nottingham and Wales. If your site is elsewhere, please get in touch.
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For more information on our Land Remediation services, please contact us via our contact form or telephone 01257 462252.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Land remediation is the process of treating contaminated soil or groundwater so a site is safe and suitable for its next use, whether that’s construction, development, or agriculture. It typically follows a site-specific assessment to identify contaminants, then applies the most appropriate clean-up method to remove, treat, or safely contain them.
Sites with a history of industrial use, such as former factories, mills, rail land, gasworks, docks or landfill, often carry contamination from historic use, such as heavy metals, hydrocarbons, or asbestos in the ground. Before redevelopment, this needs identifying and dealing with to meet planning and environmental requirements.
We carry out site investigations and soil and groundwater sampling to identify what contaminants are present and how far they extend. This gives us the information needed to design the right remediation approach before work starts, and forms part of the evidence often required to satisfy planning conditions.
The cost depends on the type and extent of contamination, the volume of material involved, the remediation method, site access, and whether material can be treated on site or has to be removed. Testing and a site-specific assessment come first, so we can provide a detailed fee proposal that shows what is included before work begins.
A smaller, simpler site can be remediated in a matter of weeks, while larger or more complex sites take longer. Timescales depend on the results of the investigation, ground conditions, access, and any planning or regulatory requirements. We agree a programme with you at proposal stage so the work fits around your development schedule.
Depending on the contaminant, material is either treated and recycled or reinstated on site, or removed and disposed of through a licensed waste carrier, in line with UK standards and guidelines.
Many local planning authorities attach conditions to planning consent on former industrial or brownfield sites, requiring contamination to be investigated and, where necessary, remediated before or during development. We can advise on what is likely to be required for your site.
We hold a mobile plant waste management licence and a waste carriers licence, covering the equipment and material handling involved in land remediation and contaminated land work.
Yes, land remediation is often carried out alongside site clearance, particularly on redevelopment sites where vegetation, structures, and contamination all need addressing before construction can begin. We can scope and deliver both as one project.
Contact us via our contact form or call 01257 462252 with details of the site and, if available, any existing site investigation reports. We will arrange an assessment and provide a prompt fee proposal.