Sub Surface

When it's busy, sometimes you get a Tracked Dumper Window Sampling Rig on a nice day! 🌤️

Perfect for carrying the samples around a large field in Dorset.

At Sub Surface, we are passionate about 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁.

It's something we actively build into how we work every day.

“𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗨𝗽” is how we approach it.

It’s about making practical, ongoing improvements.

It’s a mindset where everyone is encouraged and involved in improving processes, knowledge, and technical output.

Recently, that’s included:

▪️ Refreshing our branding visuals to better reflect who we are
▪️ Strengthening the environmental elements within our interpretative reports
▪️ Running Ground Improvement, Waste Classification and Street Works protocol CPD sessions across the team
▪️ Streamlining internal processes
▪️ Rolling out updates to our website

None of these are major changes on their own, but together, they 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, and 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗯 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺.

And we’ve got much more lined up for the remainder of 2026.

𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀, 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗶𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗷𝗼𝗯.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝗸:
Carry out cable percussive boreholes within a below ground machine base.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲:
To assess ground conditions for the installation of heavy machinery and tanks.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲:
Access was available via stairs, but not suitable for a traditional cable percussive rig.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
Careful planning, coordination, and craning the rig safely into position.

Take a look at how we did it.

Most problems in construction start where you can’t see.

Below ground.

We often see projects where ground investigation is treated as a tick-box exercise.

Driven by cost.
Reduced in scope.

But the reality is very different.

As the saying goes…
𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙥𝙖𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖 𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙜𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙤𝙧 𝙣𝙤𝙩.

Poor or limited ground investigation can lead to:
· Unexpected ground conditions
· Foundation redesigns or overdesigns
· Delays on site
· Significant cost increases

All avoidable with the right data from the start.

At Sub Surface, our focus is simple.

To provide 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿, 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 that help clients make informed decisions early and build with confidence.

That’s where the real value lies.

Not just in drilling boreholes, logging samples and discharging planning conditions.

But in 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 and 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘆 before construction begins.

Because what’s beneath your feet defines everything built above it.

Building Better from the Ground Up.

𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝟱𝟰 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀.

Today we take the next step.

We’re proud to launch the new Sub Surface branding.

As one of the longest-standing companies in the ground investigation industry, this is about more than a new look. It’s about aligning how we present ourselves today with the quality of work we deliver and our continued drive to strive for better outcomes and solutions.

Our new Sub Surface branding reflects:
* A more modern, professional identity
* A clearer message on the value of ground investigation
* A stronger platform for the future

All while maintaining our heritage.

The new logo incorporates “𝗘𝘀𝘁. 𝟭𝟵𝟳𝟮”, recognising our longevity and the depth of knowledge and experience within our team.

And the 𝗦𝗦 𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸 continues to represent what we do best. 𝘔𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘣 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘴𝘰 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵’𝘴 𝘣𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘵 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘦, 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘣𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘵.

This isn’t just a rebrand.

It’s a statement of intent.

We’re committed to:
* Better data
* Better solutions
* Continuous improvement in everything we do

All to help our clients reduce risk and build with confidence.

Understanding the ground beneath your feet.

𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗨𝗽.

Excited to share more soon.

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫! 🎉

We’re straight back to it at 𝐒𝐮𝐛 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞.

We’re currently using the 𝐋𝐌𝐒𝐑 𝐑𝐢𝐠 to carry out 𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘢 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘱 𝘪𝘯 𝘓𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘰𝘯, supporting the design of proposed structural alterations.

A 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭 of the LMSR Rig for this project is its modular setup, which allows us to overcome steps and narrow access, as well as position the generator outside the shop to mitigate the risk of fumes within the working area.

If you’re planning a project and need a 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐪𝐮𝐨𝐭𝐞, please contact your regional Sub Surface office for a quote... https://www.subsurface.co.uk/services/site-investigation/window-sampling/

🌉 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 – 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 🌉

Our team at 𝑺𝒖𝒃 𝑺𝒖𝒓𝒇𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝑴𝒊𝒅𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒔 are currently undertaking 𝐜𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬 on both sides of the River Soar in Leicester.

These investigations will provide essential data on the ground conditions to inform the foundation design for the proposed replacement bridge.

By understanding the subsurface conditions early, we help ensure a 𝒔𝒂𝒇𝒆, 𝒆𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕, and 𝒄𝒐𝒔𝒕-𝒆𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒅𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒈𝒏.

𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧? Visit our website... https://www.subsurface.co.uk/services/site-investigation/ground-investigation/

🎢 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐩𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 🎢

We have recently been working at 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐩𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡, carrying out 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬 ahead of piling for the construction of a 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞.

Plate bearing tests are essential for assessing working platforms, crane outrigger pads, piling mats, and some temporary structures. They help to:

✅ Ensure Ground Stability – Prevent ground failure (such as bearing capacity failure, excessive settlement or subsidence) by verifying the ground or working platform can safely support the intended load.

✅ Enhances Safety – Reduce the risk of accidents caused by bearing capacity failure and excessive settlements, protecting both personnel and equipment.

✅ Optimise Design and Construction – Provide accurate data to determine the required subbase thickness for working platforms, improving efficiency and reducing unnecessary material use and waste.

✅ Mitigates Project Delays and Costly Repairs – Identify potential ground issues early, preventing unexpected failures that could lead to costly delays.

✅ Ensure Compliance with Industry Standards – Meeting legal and engineering requirements.

For more details on 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬, or to request a quote, visit our website

👉 https://www.subsurface.co.uk/services/in-situ-testing-and-monitoring/plate-bearing-test/

🥔 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧'𝐬 𝐏𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐨 𝐅𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝 🥔

The team are back drilling in a potato field in Preston to assess the ground conditions for a 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐞 to power a factory and the local area.

The location of the wind turbine had been moved to the opposite side of the field, so we were undertaking a 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝟑𝟖.𝟓𝐦, accompanied by 𝐂𝐏𝐓 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 on either side.

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 ⛳ > 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞 ⚽ > 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬! 🏆

See our new Case Study showcasing how Sub Surface helped transform a 185-acre former golf course into Leicester City FC’s New £100M Training Ground.

👀 𝑾𝒂𝒕𝒄𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒐 𝒐𝒇 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑪𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑶𝒇 𝑳𝒆𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑪𝒊𝒕𝒚'𝒔 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑮𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅... https://www.subsurface.co.uk/leicester-city-fc-training-ground/

📍 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 185-acre former golf course near Seagrave

💼 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞: Ground Investigation, Geotechnical & Environmental Services

𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐝:

🔹 Cable Percussive boreholes
🔹 Window Sampling Boreholes
🔹 Trial Pits
🔹 CBR
🔹 BRE 365 soakaway testing
🔹 Gas and contamination risk assessments
🔹 Earthworks and material reuse strategy
🔹 Full interpretative reporting

𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬:

✅ Safe, cost-effective foundation design
✅ Enabled sustainable cut-and-fill operations through the re-use of soils
✅ Delivered vital data for drainage and infrastructure
✅ and much more

This project now supports the Club’s first team and academy operations, and just months after moving in, they won the Premier League.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐛 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭?

With extensive experience across sports and commercial sectors, Sub Surface were trusted to deliver technically high quality, robust, and safe ground investigation services on this flagship project.

Our commitment to 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐔𝐩 ensures that our Clients always receive ground investigation services of the highest standard.