Expert Witness & Consultation Service

  • Dynamic Measurement and Analysis Proficiency Test Qualified

    Over 40 years’ experience

    All site staff have “Dynamic Testing and inspection Level 3 NVQ Diploma” (Gold Advanced Craft CSCS Card)

  • We aim to issue all reports within 24 hours and can mobilise to site at short notice

    Reliable, top tier customer service

    Our expert staff can test many piles in a single day, and all carry backup equipment to keep your project moving forwards

  • PDA-8G and PAX Pile Driving Analyzers from Pile Dynamics Inc. with wireless gauges for testing in areas with restricted access

    The latest versions of CAPWAP and GRLWEAP14 software

    Pile Echo Tester (PET) from Piletest.com Ltd. and PIT-X from Pile Dynamics Inc.

  • BS EN 22477-4:2018 & ASTM D4945 (Standard Test Method for High-Strain Dynamic Testing of Deep Foundations) for Dynamic Load Testing

    ASTM D5882 (Standard Test Method for Low Strain Impact Integrity Testing of Deep Foundations) for Pile Integrity Testing

Helping you resolve foundation disputes

If you are involved in a dispute regarding pile foundations, or have queries about piled foundations or testing, we can help by providing thorough pile testing and analysis, and preparing an expert witness statement and report.

Our engineers are available for consultation to advise you and appear as an expert witness at a hearing.

More than 40 years’ experience in pile testing and analysis

Our most senior engineer, Michael Kightley was one of the first people to start dynamic load testing in the UK, more than 40 years ago. He has published numerous academic papers and has appeared as a lead speaker at conferences worldwide.

He is able to prepare expert witness testimony that will add authority to your case, backed up with rigorous pile testing and analysis.

 

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Recent Projects

We have successfully completed hundreds of pile testing projects across the UK and beyond – from major infrastructure projects to industrial and housing developments.

Check out our projects page to see how we work and what we can do for you.

Empty indoor space at the O2 Arena with construction equipment, including a large yellow lifting or crane structure, with a high curved ceiling and support columns. Concrete precast piles.
Construction site with concrete CFA piled foundation and metal rebar protruding from the ground, surrounded by soil and gravel, with construction equipment and green safety fencing in the background.
Three large metal pipes or steel tubular piles floating in a calm body of water near a wooden dock with vertical posts, reflecting on the water surface, with a forested hillside and cloudy sky in the background. This is in the Lake District.