Housing Development

A common and expensive fallacy is that building on a previously used site will save time and money, especially where the ground works are concerned.

Many developers have found themselves in trouble as a result of this easily made mistake.

Don’t be fooled!

Each and every build will require bespoke foundations, drainage and even access roads.

The ground conditions for each site will be absolutely unique and will therefore require a correspondingly unique foundation

If the site is particularly difficult, it will even need a degree of remodelling where the levels are concerned.

This is a heavy process and will usually require the removal and moving of both ground and materials.

Fortunately, we at ADS are well versed in keeping the cost as low as possible where this is concerned.

We also have the expertise, knowledge and experience to implement the very latest in technology to allow for future climatic changes and prevent flooding.

The drainage system will incorporate the very latest environmental requirements.

At ADS, we use advanced civil engineering design software technology to accurately determine the optimum site levels, foundations design and drainage design which again, provides the most cost-effective solutions for our clients.

We would love to discuss your plans and show you how we can create your perfect project outcome with minimal disturbance and wastage.

Case Studies

Ground Gas assessment, Chester Lane, Lancashire

Client: Backhouse Properties Ltd.

The site was located over historically backfilled quarries and adjacent quarries had been used for landfilling. ADS Consult undertook a detailed review of a significant number of historical technical reports to assess potential gas risk from onsite and offsite sources.

Gas monitoring data was compromised by high groundwater levels, additional monitoring was not a practical approach to determining future gas generation risk.

ADS completed a detailed assessment of gas sources, potential pathways and appropriate protection to future houses that satisfied the Local Authority that the site was safe to develop as proposed. The relevant conditions to the Planning Permission were discharged

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