Contaminated Land

Investigation Services Offered by the Council

The Council has the capability to undertake:

• Environmental Searches
• Deskbased studies
• Small scale investigations
• Landfill gas monitoring

Details of Environmental Searches are provided under the heading Environmental Searches and Information.

For residential property situated near to former landfill site, or situations were ground gas is suspected to be affecting a property the Council offers a free internal gas monitoring service. The same service is available to business at a charge. Contact the Environmental Protection Unit for details.

At the moment the Council does not undertake deskbased studies or site investigations as a private contractor, although these services may become available in the future.