Chemical Testing & Analysis

Safeguard your structures and mitigate risks with expert Chemical Analysis services, ensuring the longevity and stability of your construction projects.

When embarking on a development project, you face the critical challenge of ensuring the long-term integrity and stability of your structures. The complex interaction between soil and concrete can pose significant risks, potentially leading to costly repairs or even structural failure if not properly addressed. Chemical Testing and Analysis is essential in ensuring the longevity of your structure.

By investing in comprehensive Chemical Testing, you gain the essential insights needed to assess soil-concrete interaction and make informed decisions that safeguard your structures against potential aggression. Our Chemical Analysis services, include:

Organic Content Identification
Sulphate in groundwater
Sulphate in soil
pH identification in groundwater
pH identification in soil

As a trusted Chemical Analysis provider, you can rest assured that your project is in capable hands. Lucion Ground Engineering, a UKAS accredited testing laboratory No. 8180, exemplifies the commitment to quality and reliability that you need to make informed decisions with confidence.

Our team deliver the accurate and actionable insights you require to safeguard your structures and ensure the success of your construction projects.

Matt Hartnup,Laboratory Manager

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General enquiries:

Phone: 01733 566 566
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Case studies

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Geo-environmental Surveying at West Midlands Interchange

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Ground Characterisation for School Redevelopment

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Ground Investigation – Barking Power Station

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Testimonials

“For over 15 years, Lucion has been an invaluable partner to Freeland Horticulture Ltd, providing exceptional permeability testing services crucial to our success as the UK’s leading soil supplier.

Their UKAS-accredited geotechnical laboratory consistently delivers accurate and reliable results. Their comprehensive approach has been instrumental in ensuring the quality of our soil products for numerous projects, including our significant contribution to the Olympic Park.

Lucion’s technical expertise, coupled with their ability to tailor services to our specific needs, sets them apart. Their insightful recommendations help us optimise our products to meet the most stringent standards.

I wholeheartedly recommend Lucion to any organisation seeking top-tier geotechnical testing services. Their expertise and customer-focused approach make them an indispensable partner in our industry.”

Patricio Hudson Technical Manager and Business Development Manager

For nearly two decades, Lucion has been our go-to partner for geotechnical testing.

Their expertise in this specialised field has been invaluable to our landscape consultancy work. Lucion’s consistent reliability and high-quality results have supported us in numerous projects, including our significant contribution to the 2012 Olympic Park and Athletes Village projects. Their technical proficiency and long-standing commitment to our needs have made them an integral part of our success.

I would highly recommend Lucion for any organisation seeking trusted geotechnical laboratory services.

Tim O’Hare Partner & Principal Consultant, Tim O’Hare Associates LLP

I have been given the best opportunity in finding the right pathway in my career. From the start I was introduced to multiple training to give me the right boost to be on site. I have been involved in so many projects that have their own unique challenges. It is a place to learn and evolve with the right mentors to support you and the correct equipment to do your job safely and with satisfaction.

Abdourahamane Guisse Engineer

Soils Chemical Testing FAQs

Waste Acceptance Criteria (WAC) testing is used to determine how remediated waste may behave once it’s buried in a landfill. This type of testing differs from soil chemical testing, used to determine the presence and concentration of contaminants in soil samples. WAC testing cannot be used to determine whether a waste is hazardous or not; this requires contaminated land inspection and testing.

Lucion’s soils chemical testing services can detect a wide range of contaminants, including heavy metals (e.g., lead, cadmium, arsenic), hydrocarbons (e.g., petroleum products, PAHs), pesticides, and other organic and inorganic pollutants. Our experienced technicians use advanced analytical techniques and equipment to ensure accurate and reliable results.

Soils chemical testing is a process of analysing soil samples to determine the presence and concentration of various contaminants, such as heavy metals, hydrocarbons, pesticides, and other organic and inorganic pollutants. This testing is essential for assessing the environmental and human health risks associated with contaminated land, as well as for informing remediation strategies and demonstrating compliance with regulatory standards.

Investing in Chemical Analysis ultimately benefits your construction project by providing the critical insights needed to make informed decisions, mitigate risks, and ensure the long-term success of your structures. By proactively addressing potential issues related to soil-concrete interaction, you can avoid costly repairs, delays, or failures, ultimately saving time and money while delivering a high-quality, durable final product.

Elevated sulphate levels and extreme pH values in groundwater and soil can also pose serious threats to your concrete structures, leading to deterioration, weakening, and potentially costly failures. With Chemical Analysis, you gain the knowledge needed to assess these risks and take proactive measures to protect your investments.

Organic content in soil can significantly impact the performance of your concrete structures, compromising their stability and durability. By identifying the presence and extent of organic matter, you can confidently make decisions about foundation design and materials selection, ensuring that your structures stand the test of time.

Chemical Analysis can help you mitigate risks associated with organic content in soil, which can compromise the performance of concrete structures. It can also identify elevated sulphate levels and extreme pH values in groundwater and soil, which can lead to deterioration and weakening of concrete over time.

Chemical Analysis provides critical insights into the interaction between soil and concrete, identifying potential risks such as organic content, high sulphate levels, and extreme pH values. By addressing these issues proactively, you can make informed decisions that ensure the longevity and stability of your structures, avoiding costly repairs or failures down the line.