UKAS Accredited Laboratory Soil Sample Testing Kits
From testing of gardens and allotments to commercial sites, prior to the installation of water pipes or excavation and disposal of waste soil, our soil testing kits can dramatically reduce the cost of assessing the quality or contaminant levels in the soil, while still providing professional UKAS & MCERTS accredited laboratory testing and clear, easy to understand, reporting for both domestic and professional clients.
Fast Track Turnaround - Cutting the cost of sending a technician to carry out soil sampling, while still utilising our UKAS & MCERTS accredited laboratory testing, is ideal for smaller projects that only require a limited amount of sampling. It also allows for a quicker turnaround as we can dispatch your soil testing kit for arrival next working day, you can then take samples whenever is convenient for you. When back at the laboratory we can analyse those samples and have a clear, easy to understand, report back to you within 6-8 working days, or 3-4 working days if you opt for our fast track turnaround.
Easy To Understand Analysis - Our bespoke soil testing service can include in-depth analysis of laboratory results to provide you with information on your samples with regards to its chemical properties and what this means in layman's terms. If you're unsure about what you need your soil samples tested for, let us know your requirements and we can suggest a suite of testing that will be most appropriate for your needs.
Contact us →Request A Quote For Your Soil Test Kit
How to request an fee proposal - Soil testing doesn't need to be complicated or expensive. Simply add your details, select the testing you need and how many samples you want to take, then submit your request. Your soil sample pack will include sample containers, a sampling guide, delivery and collection from your chosen location, UKAS & MCERTS accredited laboratory testing and a detailed report analysing laboratory results in a clear and easy to understand way. Don't worry if you're not sure what test for or how many samples you need, we can test for hundreds of different contaminants and chemical properties so just give us a call on 0800 433 2906 and we can help.
What's included in the soil test kit - Your soil testing kit, including required sample containers and guidelines on how to take soil samples to ensure the most accurate results, will be delivered to your chosen location next working day. The sample containers included in your soil testing kit will vary, depending on your specific situation, e.g. waste soil contamination testing, garden soil quality testing. Once you've taken the soil samples we will arrange for your sample pack to be collected and delivered to our UKAS accredited laboratory, where it can be professionally analysed. Following this, we will prepare a report detailing the assessment carried out and the results of laboratory testing in layman's terms.
Turnaround - We offer a simple, quick, convenient and, most of all, affordable soil contamination and soil quality testing service with analysis and a clear, easy to understand, report carried out within 6-8 working days as standard, or 3-4 working days if you opt for our fast track turnaround.
Soil Contamination Testing Kits
Our soil testing kits for domestic and professional clients are commonly used to assess potentially contaminated soil in gardens, allotments and other residential sites, as well as on construction sites, commercial developments and for waste disposal. Contamination in residential areas can come from a range of sources. For example, houses built on past industrial land or nearby existing industrial land can lead to heavy metal and hydrocarbon contamination of the soil at the property. Contamination may have also come from accidental spillages of fuel, sewage or other potential contaminants, which can lead to problems with plant growth or can be harmful to human health.
Soil testing kits can be used to test soil for heavy metals (e.g. Arsenic, Cadmium, Lead etc.) and hydrocarbons (e.g. petrol and diesel), as well as other contaminants like Cyanide, Asbestos, Pesticides and E.coli, which can be assessed against screening values to determine whether your land is contaminated.
Soil Quality Testing Kits
As well as testing for contamination, our soil sample testing kits can be used to find out the quality of the soil in your garden or allotment, or commercial site, to find out whether it will provide adequate growing conditions for plants and vegetables. By testing the quality of your garden soil you can determine whether the soil will need fertilisation and which plants will grow best in your garden. This can save you money and time wasted on buying the wrong products or planting in unproductive soil.
A home soil testing kit can analyse the soil in your garden for its organic matter content, pH, carbonate and Carbon:Nitrogen ratio as well as essential nutrients like Phosphorous, Potassium and Magnesium. This will allow you to determine the suitability/ quality of your garden soil for growing plants and vegetables, as these properties are all very important for plant growth.
Excellent service in analysing several soil samples for us and subsequently providing a thorough report outlining the results. All aspects completed in a professional and efficient manner. Many thanks.
- Environment Guernsey
Meet Our Soil Contamination & Quality Testing Consultants
Louis Turner, Technical Director - Having graduated from the University of Nottingham with a degree in Environmental Science, Louis is recognised for his technical leadership and precision in environmental consultancy. Louis provides strategic oversight across all service areas, ensuring projects meet the highest standards of compliance, accuracy, and environmental responsibility. Louis oversees soil testing programmes, ensuring samples are collected, analysed, and interpreted to UKAS-accredited standards. His expertise provides clients with reliable data on soil composition, contamination levels, and suitability for development to support sustainable land use.
Joe Turner, Operations Director - Providing practical expertise and a client-focused approach, Joe ensures that every project is delivered quickly, efficiently, and without unnecessary hassle. He has successfully managed a wide variety of project types across the consultancy, bringing a wealth of operational knowledge and a reputation for keeping projects on track. Joe's leadership guarantees a smooth process for clients, from initial enquiry through to final reporting. Joe coordinates soil testing programmes, overseeing sample collection, laboratory analysis, and reporting. His leadership ensures that results are delivered quickly and reliably, supporting compliance with British Standards and providing clients with the data they need to progress projects confidently.
Richard Turner, Director - With over 30 years of experience in site development, he provides invaluable insight into pragmatic solutions that balance costs, practicalities, and client objectives. Richard has a detailed understanding of building regulations and a clear sense of what is and isn't possible on site, making him a trusted advisor for developments of all sizes. Richard oversees soil testing projects with a focus on practical application, ensuring that laboratory results translate into clear, actionable steps for construction and development. His approach bridges technical data with on site realities.
Request A Soil Test Kit
If you want to request a fee proposal for your sample test kit online, simply follow the instructions shown above, alternatively, if your requirements are more bespoke, or you're looking for more information about our soil sample contamination and quality testing kits or our company, contact us and we'll help. Following initial consultation we can provide an outline proposal detailing how we can help and the costs involved. We will delivery soil test kit to your selected location (your home, business or site etc...). You can take as long as you need to take samples and can call on 0800 433 2906us to arrange collection whenever is convenient for you. Samples will be collected for analysis in our UKAS accredited laboratory. A completed report detailing the assessment carried out and the results of laboratory testing in layman's terms will be sent to you within 6-8 working days from our receipt of samples or 3-4 working days, if you opt for our fast track turnaround.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does soil testing cost? - Although soil testing costs are highly correlated to factors, including size of site, project type, reporting requirements and the scope of UKAS and MCERTS accredited laboratory testing, our soil testing services start at £275. For samples taken using our soil test kit service, allowing you to take the samples, the cost of your testing will largely depend on the number of samples and the testing you select, whereas, for soil sampling carried out by our consultants, a number of other factors will also be taken into account.
Do I need a soil test for removing construction waste? - If you're removing soil waste, produced by business activities (e.g. a groundworks construction company excavating earth for foundations of a building), you will need to determine whether the soil you are removing is hazardous or not, as this will determine how the waste will be disposed of and whether soil could be re-used, avoiding the need for disposal. A waste classification test will be required to measure the levels of potentially toxic heavy metals and hydrocarbons and to classify the waste. If landfill is the chosen destination for your soil waste, leachate analysis will be needed and this is known as a Waste Acceptance Criteria (WAC) test.
How to classify excavated waste from utilities work? - To dispose of excavated utilities waste, such as material destined for landfill, waste carriers and landfill operators require detailed chemical analysis and accurate classification as either hazardous or non-hazardous. Under the Street Works UK protocol, a desktop risk assessment and site assessment are mandatory before excavation. Materials must be segregated, ensuring bituminous layers and sub-base layers are kept separate. In addition, at least 1% of qualifying excavations must undergo UKAS/MCERTS-accredited laboratory analysis. If the correlation between field and laboratory results falls below 93%, the proportion of samples tested increases to 3%.
What is BS3882 topsoil certification? - BS3882 is a British Standard that specifies requirements for topsoil and growing media used on a variety of projects, including landscaping and habitat creation. The BS3882 topsoil certification defines the physical and chemical properties that topsoil or growing media must meet in order to be considered suitable for these applications. The certification process involves testing topsoil samples to determine if they meet the requirements set out in the standard. If topsoil meets the requirements, it can be certified as BS3882 compliant and used with confidence.
What is UKWIR water authority soil testing? - Your local water authority will usually request that soil be tested prior the installation of water supply pipes, if it's suspected that soil may be contaminated. United Kingdom Water Industry Research (UKWIR) published "Guidance for the Selection of Water Supply Pipes to be used in Brownfield Sites" in January 2011 to aid developers, self-lay providers, water companies and consultants when planning, designing, and constructing water mains and services in brownfield sites. While this guidance states that it applies only to brownfield sites, the same process should be carried out for greenfield sites assumed to be potentially contaminated.
What is a waste classification test? - Soil waste classification testing is an essential part of the waste disposal process, as it allows for the accurate classification of waste soil (hazardous or non-hazardous) and ensures appropriate management of waste. If a site is believed to be potentially contaminated, a soil waste classification test will be required prior to disposal of soil waste from site. Soil waste classification testing may save you money by reducing disposal costs, if waste can be classified as non-hazardous, and avoiding potential penalties for wrongly disposing of soil waste.
What is a WAC test? - The Waste Acceptance Criteria (WAC) sets parameters for different types of waste and determines criteria for waste to be accepted to a particular landfill type (in other words, a WAC test tells you which landfill you can send your waste to). A WAC test will essentially analyse the leaching ability of contaminants in the soil to identify how contaminants will act when in landfill. So, after soil waste has undergone basic characterisation to classify it as non-hazardous or hazardous it can then undergo WAC testing.
References
BSI Group. BS 3882:2015 - Specification for topsoil
CL:AIRE. Category 4 Screening Levels (C4SLs)
Environment Agency. Land contamination risk management (LCRM)
Environment Agency. Waste Classification: Guidance on the classification and assessment of waste
Land Quality Management. The LQM/CIEH S4ULs for Human Health Risk Assessment
UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR). Guidance for the Selection of Water Supply Pipes to be used in Brownfield Sites.