Excavation Services

Excavation Services for Development Projects

Archaeology is often a key part of the development process. We provide a full range of services, from early-stage field evaluations and assessments to full excavations and post-excavation analysis, ensuring your project stays compliant, on schedule, and within budget.

Our services Include:

Planning and Assessment
Support planning applications with initial archaeological evaluations, including trial trenching.
Excavation and Mitigation
Targeted excavations, watching briefs and mitigation strategies to fulfil planning conditions and manage risk.
Specialist Analysis
Geoarchaeological and paleoenvironmental expertise to inform your project with robust, evidence-based insights and address research questions.
Watching Brief
On-site monitoring during groundwork such as utility trenching, test pitting, and topsoil stripping, to safeguard archaeological heritage.

Our Excavation Services:

As experienced contractors, we carry out all types of site investigations:

• Evaluation trenching and coring: Identify archaeological potential.
• Strip, map and record/sample: Detailed documentation of features and finds.
• Full excavation: Comprehensive investigation, recording and recovery.
• Topographical and geospatial survey: High-precision mapping and spatial analysis.
• Walkover surveys: Initial surface assessments.
• Environmental Sampling: Recovering and analysing paleoenvironmental materials.
• Industrial Sampling: Evidence collection from past craft and industrial activities.

Post-excavation and Reporting

We process and analyse artefacts and environmental samples, producing integrated reports that meet national archiving standards.

Collaboration and Compliance

We collaborate with stakeholders, including local authorities and national heritage bodies, to develop proportionate, pragmatic strategies to minimise delays and deliver the best possible outcomes for your project.