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Through environmental testing, we offer your business an understanding of the quality and impact of water, air, soil, waste, and other products on both human health and the environment.

Whether you're in construction, infrastructure, or energy, our environmental testing services delivered by a team grounded in real-lived expertise, guides your business towards more sustainable and safer practices. From one-off testing to a continuous commitment to safety and sustainability, we are your trusted partner every step of the way.

We offer independent accredited services with unrivalled turnaround times, technical expertise, and a commitment to data integrity. Our team, with deep roots in on-site and in-lab experience, ensures that every analysis is grounded in substance. From the largest testing facilities in Europe to our commitment to problem-solving, we bring a plain-speaking, data driven approach to environmental testing and science.

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Amy Parekh-Pross

Technical Associate, Environmental Science

amy.parekh-pross@socotec.co.uk 07795302325

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Our environmental testing services include

Environmental Chemistry

Advanced Chemistry & Research

Nuclear Environmental Analysis

Renewable Energy Testing

Marine Testing

Engineering & Oils Testing

Forensics Testing

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Our services extend across a diverse range of sectors, from construction and manufacturing, to marine and agriculture. Each facet of our environmental testing offering is designed to ensure compliance, safety, and sustainability throughout the entire project life-cycle.

Our Environmental Chemistry team comprises experts in testing and analysing soils, waters, leachates, effluents, and industrial wastes from our accredited laboratories. We explore the details, providing actionable insights that contribute to a cleaner and safer environment.

We hold over 40 years of experience in the nuclear sector in the fields of valuation, validation, verification, and certification. Our expertise in Nuclear Environmental Analysis ensures precision and reliability in every assessment.

Our advanced chemistry and research lab is a hub for identifying unknown materials and quantifying contamination levels. With a foundation in international standards, our team delivers high-quality analytical solutions through independent test facilities.

Our experience stems from extensive research and development, laboratory testing of materials, quality assurance and on-site practical work. Testing is carried out to international standards including BS, ISO and ASTM standards, by ICORR and NACE qualified paint inspectors from our accredited laboratory.

For renewable energy projects, we partner with businesses to ensure compliance, safety, and optimisation, contributing to a sustainable future throughout the project life-cycle with testing and analysis.

We provides marine testing support, minimising environmental impact. Our engineering and oils testing services offer complete condition monitoring using industry-standard accredited analytical procedures.

In forensics, our team specialises in the examination and analysis of drugs of abuse. With extensive services and consultancy, we bring forth evidence in criminal and civil court cases.

With UKAS accredited laboratories across the UK, we offers a full range of asbestos surveys, adhering to the latest Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance. From bulk sampling to analysis, our services ensure compliance with ISO17020 and HSG248 and HSG264 guidelines.

Our Environmental Science team processes hundreds of environmental samples daily, each tracked through our UKAS-accredited laboratory process. Through MiPortal, our unique and secure workspace, clients stay well-informed about the progress of their samples, instilling complete confidence in the quality of our data.

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Our approach to environmental testing

A network of expertise

Our approach to environmental testing and science is grounded in a network of expertise. From construction to marine projects, we bring together a team of specialists with real-lived experience. This wealth of knowledge ensures that our environmental testing services offer actionable insights grounded in the practical realities of diverse industries. Our commitment to expertise ensures that your business receives guidance that's not scientifically sound and relevant to the challenges you face.

Plain speaking, problem-solving

Our team, with experience both on-site and in the lab, adopts a straightforward and problem-solving style. From identifying unknown materials in chemical investigations to uncovering the health concerns in 3G pitches' rubber crumb, our services communicate complex findings in a way that's clear, accessible, and solution-oriented. We highlight problems and provide practical solutions, ensuring that our insights can be integrated into your business practices.

Data-driven approach

Our data-driven approach ensures that every analysis is not just a result but a substantiated insight. From environmental chemistry to nuclear environmental analysis, we adhere to international standards and employ cutting-edge techniques. This commitment to data integrity, combined with our UKAS-accredited laboratories, ensures that our clients receive results they can trust.

Building for tomorrow

In every environmental testing service we provide, we are not just focused on the present but dedicated to building for tomorrow. From renewable energy support to marine monitoring, our services contribute to a sustainable future. Our analytical excellence and commitment to problem-solving not only address current challenges but also lay the foundation for smarter, more environmentally responsible practices. We work as your partner in building a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable world for the generations to come.

Let's talk environmental testing and science

We're here to link you with the right expertise, the right service, and the right solutions for your unique environmental and safety challenges. Get in touch with our environmental science experts today.