What is Geophysics?

Geophysical methods are finding increasing application in the solution of environmental, engineering and groundwater problems. Whether the problem is one of environmental site characterization, detection of buried objects, remediation of contamination spills, or the acquisition of subsurface hydrogeological parameters, mapping/profiling subsurface targets such as mineral bodies, engineering rockhead, shallow archaeology, environmental contamination through to unexploded ordnance. A careful application of the methods of geophysics can provide insight into the geological, physical, and chemical structure and processes that operate within the near-surface.

Geophysical surveys should be a routine part of most site investigations and often represent the only way of achieving total ground coverage for what lies within the subsurface.

Why Use Geophysics?

1) Low Cost

Geophysical surveys offer remarkable value for money when compared to more conventional site investigation techniques. The value of the information acquired combined with the reduced cost from an optimally designed follow-up invasive investigation easily exceeds the original outlay – not to mention the reduced legal implications of failing to use all the common tools for site investigation available and missing targets.

2) Minimal/ No Surface Disturbance 

Since little or no ground penetration is required, the surface is not disturbed, which is ideal in urban areas, highways or landscaped environments.

3) Rapid Coverage 

By using geophysical survey, bigger area can be covered in one day compared to conventional method. 

4) Integrated Capability 

We own all of our survey equipment, which enables selection of the most suitable method to use on site without compromise.