Laboratory Services

Peter Baxter Associates operate UKAS accredited soil testing laboratory services based in Gillingham. Our range of direct tests are given below, and we also offer a vast range of other testing through our trusted accredited partners.

Our UKAS accreditation gives clients confidence in our procedures and results.

Peter Baxter Associates carry out site investigations and prepare factual and interpretative reports.

LABORATORY TESTS

Listed below are the Tests carried out in house. All are UKAS accredited except where otherwise stated.

  • BS EN ISO 17892-1: 2014 – Water Content
  • BS EN ISO 17892-12: 2018 – Liquid Limit (1 and 4 Point Method)
  • BS EN ISO 17892-12: 2018 – Plasticity Index
  • BS EN ISO 17892-2: 2014 – Bulk Density Linear Measurement Method
  • BS EN ISO 17892-2: 2014 – Bulk Density Immersion in Fluid Method
  • BS EN ISO 17892-4: 2016 – Determination of Particle Density Fluid Pycnometer Method
  • BS EN ISO 17892-4: 2016 – Particle Size Distribution – Sieving Method
  • BS EN ISO 17892-4: 2016 – Particle Size Distribution – Hydrometer Method
  • BS1377-2: 2022 – Saturation Moisture Content of Chalk
  • BS1377-3: 2018 – Determination of the mass loss on ignition
  • BS1377-3: 2018 – Determination of the sulphate content of soil and groundwater. Not accredited
  • BS1377-3: 2018 – Determination of the pH value. Not Accredited
  • In-house procedure: TP1 – Determination of Permeability in a triaxial cell (Test Standard: R&D Technical Report: Environment Agency P1-398/TR/2)
  • BS EN 933: Part 1: 2012 – Determination of Particle Size Distribution – Sieving Method

OTHER TESTS

We offer a range of testing through our UKAS or MCERTS accredited subcontractors. Listed below are some of the most frequently requested:

  • Soils chemical testing
  • Compliance leaching test BS EN12457-3 (“WAC Test”)
  • Heavy metals, oils, TPH, PAH, PCB, BTEX
  • Asbestos identification
  • Permeability testing BS1377: Part 6
  • Quick undrained triaxial shear testing BS1377: Part 7
  • Effective stress testing BS1377: Part 8
  • Los Angeles coefficient and 10% fines
  • Geomembrane and geotextile conformance testing and seam destructive testing