Site Investigation Specialists providing comprehensive Quality Materials Testing services for the UK Civil Engineering Industry

Here at Site Testing Services Ltd we undertake expert laboratory testing, and our highly qualified technicians provide a personal on-site service that is unrivalled.

We test a range of materials including aggregates, bitumen, soil, natural stone and concrete using testing methods such as Plate Bearing Testing and CBR Testing,

Our aim is to provide friendly and knowledgeable staff, fast turnaround, and a drive towards the clients end requirements. Site Testing Services Ltd has formed some great relationships for many organisations, both large and small.

Established in 2003, Site Testing Services has grown from strength to strength in a competitive market.
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Our Site Testing Services include:

CBR Tests

The California Bearing Ratio (CBR) Test is a penetration test for evaluation of the mechanical strength of natural ground, subgrades and basecourses beneath new carriageway or highway construction. The test allows you to identify the CBR values of different soils and surfaces, the higher the CBR value the harder the surface.

The basic site test is performed by measuring the pressure required to penetrate soil or aggregate with a plunger of standard area. The measured pressure is then divided by the pressure required to achieve an equal penetration on a standard crushed rock material.

Detailed information on our CBR Testing services can be found on our sister website cbrtesting.com

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The Plate Bearing Test (or Plate Loading Test) is an insitu site investigation field test used for determining the ultimate bearing capacity of the ground and the likely settlement under a given load.

The Plate Load Test basically consists of loading a steel plate placed at the foundation level and recording the settlements corresponding to each load increment. more info >>

As the basic structural foundation for almost all construction, soil materials play an important role in the ultimate success of a project. Whether you’re working in clay, silt, sand, gravel, peat, or loam, understanding the soil properties of your site help you make good construction decisions.
STS provides laboratory testing services via a nationwide network of materials testing labs; providing customers from the infrastructure, engineering and property markets with rapid access to accurate results.

With offices in Cheshire, the Midlands, Berkshire and Yorkshire we can serve the whole of the UK for on-site testing and with one fixed rate no matter where your site is, the cost remains the same.

We can also have your prepared samples collected anywhere from Lands End to John O’ Groats and with turnaround times to suit you can rely on us to deliver on time. If you would like a copy of our prices then please feel free to contact us and we’ll be more than happy to put a quote together for you based on your needs.