UK-Wide Geo-Environmental Services for Developers & Investors

Clear Environmental provides trusted Phase 1 Desk Studies, Site Investigations, Soakaway Tests, Remediation Strategies, and Validation Reports for property developments across the entire United Kingdom.
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Locations

Where We Work

Clear Environmental supports projects in all major UK cities and key Home Counties. Our consultants understand the local geology, mining legacies, historic land uses and local planning policies that shape your development’s success.

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We cover:

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Major Cities:

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  • London
  • Manchester
  • Birmingham
  • Liverpool
  • Leeds
  • Bradford
  • Nottingham

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Home Counties:

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  • Surrey - Guildford, Cobham, Weybridge, Esher, Oxshott
  • Berkshire - Ascot, Windsor, Sunningdale, Maidenhead, Cookham
  • Kent - Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, Maidstone
  • Buckinghamshire - Beaconsfield and surrounding areas
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Services

Our Geo-Environmental Services, Your Results

At Clear Environmental, we help developers, architects, planners and investors unlock sites with clear, robust geo-environmental reporting that satisfies planning requirements and mitigates commercial risk. Our core services include:
Environmental Due DIligence
DETERMINE RISKS, LIABILITIES AND ABNORMALS DURING ACQUISITION, SALE OR REFINACING.
Site Investigation
DETERMINE SOIL AND WATER CONDITIONS BENEATH YOUR SITE
Remediation
DETERMINE HOW TO CLEAN UP CONTAMINATION ON YOUR SITE
PFAS Risk Assessment
IDENTIFY IF YOU HAVE AN EMERGING CONTAMINANT PROBLEM
BRE 365 Soakaway Testing
DETERMINE THE INFILTRATION RATES FOR DRAINAGE DESIGN
Coal Mining Risk Assessment
DESK BASED AND INTRUSIVE INVESTIGATIONS
Local Expertise

Why Local Knowledge Matters

Every site is unique, and so is every council’s approach to contaminated land and planning. From former mining towns to high-risk industrial corridors, your site’s past can directly impact your project's future.

Our team understands
Local geology and ground conditions
The implications of local industrial land uses
Local authority contaminated land policy requirements for planning
Specific requirements for desk studies, site investigations and contaminated land assessments
Our USP

How our service offerings differ

Fast turnaround
Clear advice
Local knowledge
Planning compliance
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FAQs About Geo-Environmental Reports

How long does a Phase 1 Environmental Report take?

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Our standard turnaround is 10 working days, but we offer express services for urgent planning deadlines.

Do I need a Phase 1 for planning?

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Most UK local authorities require a Phase 1 Desk Study for sites with a history of industrial or commercial use. It is also essential for due diligence when buying land or property.

What happens if contamination is found?

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We’ll provide clear next steps: this may involve a Phase 2 investigation, remediation strategy, or mitigation advice, always explained in plain language.

Do you work nationwide?

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Yes, our consultants cover all major cities and the Home Counties. We’re set up for site work anywhere in England, Scotland and Wales.