Drainage, Soakaway & Infiltration Testing

Accurate, independent drainage, soakaway & infiltration testing for ground investigation and construction works to Irish and European standards.

BHP Laboratories is the largest independent materials testing laboratory in Ireland providing a wide range of engineering & scientific measuring, testing and analysing services to numerous industries throughout Ireland and the UK. We provide a comprehensive range of drainage assessment, soakaway & infiltration testing for ground investigation and construction works

BHP Laboratories provides ground investigation services to clients in the construction industry, including main contractors, designers, consulting engineers, owners/developers, and other relevant parties.

BHP Laboratories provides professional drainage and soakaway testing services throughout Ireland, helping clients assess ground conditions and determine the suitability of a site for the disposal and infiltration of surface water. Whether you are designing a new development, preparing a planning application, investigating an existing drainage problem or confirming the suitability of a proposed soakaway location, our experienced team can provide the on-site testing and technical information you need.

For the assessment of existing ground conditions for the removal of surface water, BHP provides the following services:

Desk study
Site visit and development of proposal for scope of testing and investigation
Drainage, Soakaway & Infiltration Testing
- BRE Digest 365 is the standard industry method used to test how well soil absorbs water and to design safe rainwater soakaways. This is used across a wide range of construction projects. Our BRE Digest 365 soakaway testing is suitable for:
  - Residential developments and one-off houses
  - Commercial and industrial developments
  - Roads, car parks and paved areas
  - Schools and public buildings
  - Extensions and redevelopment projects
  - SuDS and stormwater drainage design
- Percolation testing measures how fast water drains through soil to determine if a site can safely support a septic tank or wastewater treatment system. It is confined to one-off private dwellings as part of the planning application.

All testing is carried out by experienced technicians on site with results delivered to agreed turnaround times. We can service any location on the island of Ireland with our fleet of fully equipped vehicles and field operatives.