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Price List
Classification Tests
Water content oven drying method*
£5.00
BS1377-2:2022
Saturation moisture content of chalk*
£24.00
Where samples are unsuitable a moisture content will be carried out: £4.00
BS1377-2:2022
Plasticity Index (4 Point)*
£38.50
BS EN ISO 17892-12:2018+A2 2022
+EO washing £8.00/per test (if granular material is present)
(New clients please refer to section on Plasticity Index Requests)
Plasticity Index (1 Point)*
£30.00
BS EN ISO 17892-12:2018+A2 2022
+EO washing - £8.00/per test
Plasticity Index - Non-plastic*
£8.00
BS EN ISO 17892-12:2018+A2 2022
Linear Shrinkage*
£29.00
BS1377-2:2022
Bulk and dry density (linear measurement)*
£17.00
BS EN ISO 17892-2:2014
Bulk and dry density (immersion)
£24.00
BS 1377-2:1990
Bulk and dry density (displacement)
£24.00
BS 1377-2:1990
Particle density - Gas Jar*
£29.00
BS1377-2:2022
Particle density - pycnometer*
£29.00
BS1377-2:2022
Particle density and water absorption
£33.00
BS EN 1097-6
Particle size distribution*
£33.00
BS EN ISO 17892-4:2016
Particle size distribution – hydrometer method*
£29.00
BS EN ISO 17892-4:2016
Particle size distribution – pipette method*
£29.00
BS EN ISO 17892-4:2016
Wet Sieve + hydrometer or pipette*
£48.00
For <2mm material
BS EN ISO 17892-4:2016
Aggregate Particle size distribution*
£51.00
BS EN 933-1:2012
Desiccation in clay soils*
£48.50
BRE IP4/93 - Filter Paper Suction Test
+EO remould - £8.50
Chemical Tests
pH*
£6.00
BS1377-3 :2018
Sulphate – Total
£11.00
BS1377-3 :1990
Sulphate – Water Soluble*
£11.00
BS1377-3 :2018
Sulphate – Groundwater*
£9.00
BS1377-3 :2018
Organic Matter (sub-contracted)
£12.00
Loss on Ignition
£11.00
BS1377-3 :1990
BRE Suite A*
£16.50
BS1377-3 :2018
BRE Suite B (sub-contracted)
£24.00
BRE Suite C (sub-contracted)
£31.00
BRE Suite D (sub-contracted)
£50.00
Compaction Tests
Dry density/moisture content relationship*
£85.00
2.5kg in Proctor/1 Litre
BS1377-2:2022
Dry density/moisture content relationship*
£99.00
2.5kg in CBR
BS1377-2:2022
Dry density/moisture content relationship*
£98.00
4.5kg in Proctor/1 Litre
BS1377-2:2022
Dry density/moisture content relationship*
£110.00
4.5kg in CBR
BS1377-2:2022
Dry density/moisture content relationship*
£110.00
Vibratory Compaction
BS1377-2:2022
Maximum Density
£40.00
BS1377-4:1990
Minimum Density
£22.00
BS1377-4:1990
Moisture condition value - 1 point at NMC (MCV)*
£36.00
BS1377-2:2022
MCV Calibration (5 points)*
£122.00
BS1377-2:2022
California Bearing Ratio (CBR)*
£37.00
BS1377-2:2022
+EO remould at NMC - £18.00
+EO remould to specified MC - £20.00
+EO soaking/per day - £7.00
Chalk Crushing Value (6 points)
£132.00
BS1377-4:1990
Compressibility, Permeability and Durability Test
Point Load Test/per specimen
£18.50
5 determinations if sample permits - ISRM 325-89
One-dimension Consolidation Properties (5 days)*
£88.00
BS1377-5:1990
+EO swelling pressure - £18.00
+EO days - £19.00/per day
Swelling pressure (single stage)
£30.00
BS1377-5:1990
Swelling Test (up to 5 days)
£75.00
BS1377-5:1990
+EO days - £17.00/per day
Swell Strain using an oedometer*
£60.00
Documented In-House Method based on BS1377-5:1990
+ EO remould - £11.00
Triaxial Permeability (up to 4 days)*
£165.00
BS1377-6:1990
+EO remould - £20.00
+EO days - £28.50
Falling Head Permeability
£110.00
Head, K. H. (1982). Manual of Soil Laboratory Testing. Volume 2.
Shear Strength - Total Stress & Effective Stress
Unconfined Compressive Strength (on rock)
£66.00
Including preparation
The Complete ISRM Suggested Methods for Rock Characterization, Testing and Monitoring: 1974–2006”
(International Society for Rock Mechanics, 2007)
Undrained shear strength (single stage)*
£30.00
Triaxial compression without the measurement of pore pressure
BS EN ISO 17892-8:2018
+EO remould at NMC - £15.00
+EO remould to specified MC - £16.50
Undrained shear strength (multi stage)*
£36.50
Triaxial compression without the measurement of pore pressure
BS1377-7:1990
+EO remould at NMC - £15.00
+EO remould to specified MC - £16.50
Undrained shear strength (38mm set of 3)*
£55.00
Triaxial compression without the measurement of pore pressure
BS EN ISO 17892-8:2018
+EO remould at NMC - £15.00
+EO remould to specified MC - £16.50
60mm Small Quick Shearbox*
POA
Note : Suitable for free draining material only. We recommend calling to discuss suitability of sample material.
BS1377-7:1990
+EO remould at NMC - POA
+EO remould to specified MC - POA
60mm Small Drained Shearbox (3 pressures)*
£280.00
up to 4 days
BS1377-7:1990
+EO remould at NMC - £40.00 (3 pressures)
+EO remould to specified MC - £50.00 (3 pressures)
+EO days - £22.00 /specimen per day
300mm Shearbox (3 pressures)*
£430.00
BS1377-7:1990
+EO remould at NMC - £50.00 (3 pressures)
+EO remould to specified MC - £56.00 (3 pressures)
+EO days - £82.50/specimen per day
Ring Shear (up to 4 days)*
£215.00
BS1377-7:1990
+EO days - £36.00/day
Shear strength by laboratory vane
£33.00
Shear strength by hand vane
£8.00
Shear strength by hand penetrometer
£5.00
Consolidated undrained triaxial compression*
£200.00
with pore pressure measurement on a single 100mm diameter specimen (4 days)
BS1377-8:1990
+EO remould at NMC - £20.00
+EO remould to specified MC - £22.00
+EO days - £33.00/day
Consolidated undrained triaxial compression*
£200.00
Multistage with pore pressure measurement on a single 38mm or 100mm diameter specimen (4 days)
BS1377-8:1990
+EO remould at NMC - £20.00
+EO remould to specified MC - £22.00
+EO days - £33.00/day
Consolidated undrained triaxial compression*
£110.00
with pore pressure measurement on a single 38mm diameter specimen (4 days) all prices are per specimen
BS1377-8:1990
+EO remould at NMC/Specified - £14.00
+EO days - £22.00
In Situ Testing
In situ CBR*
£495.00/day
BS 1377-9:1990
Plate Load*
£550.00/day
BS 1377-9:1990
Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP)*
£495.00/day
Documented In-House Method based on TRL Information Note R8157
Sand Replacement*
£495.00/day
BS 1377-9:1990
Core Cutter*
£495.00/day
BS 1377-9:1990
Rates quotes are for sites up to approx 60 miles distance - rates do not include breaker hire. Cost to cover additional travel expenses in excess of 60 miles to be agreed in advance.
Miscellaneous
AGS Data
£8.00
Available in Version 3.1 or 4.0
Engineers Description
£10.00
Core logging per metre
£20.00
Surcharge for 5 day turnaround
25%
Please check in advance if turnaround can be acheived
Surcharge for 3 day turnaround
50%
Please check in advance if turnaround can be acheived
* Denotes UKAS Accreditation
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