Soiltec Laboratories

What Soiltec Laboratories does

Soiltec Laboratories Limited is a United Kingdom-based geo-environmental services firm headquartered in Maidstone, Kent. The company delivers site investigation, geotechnical and environmental drilling, soils laboratory testing to British Standard 1377, and professional geotechnical reporting on a project-by-project basis to architects, engineers, and developers across southeast England and beyond. Its service portfolio spans hand auger, window/windowless sampling, shell and auger, rotary drilling, SPT, CPT, dynamic probing, soakway design testing (BRE365, BS5930, NHBC), crack monitoring, water well drilling, and water attenuation/distribution work.

The technical platform is built around an owned and operated equipment fleet optimized for access-constrained sites. The flagship Premier 110 is a self-propelled windowless drilling rig with duplex casing capable of sampling to 15m. The Dando Terrier is a track-mounted windowless sampler that can be de-mounted and controlled via an in-house custom umbilical system, allowing it to be craned into basements and other confined spaces. The fleet is rounded out by a lightweight cable percussion rig and the newer Forager 55 mini shell and auger rig. An in-house laboratory provides the full suite of BS1377 geotechnical tests plus chemical analysis of soils and water; contamination work requiring UKAS/MCERTS accreditation is subcontracted.

Soiltec operates a sales-led, direct-service go-to-market. Customers initiate engagement through the company website or direct phone contact, work is quoted per project, and services are delivered on-site. The company is a private limited company, employs 11-50 staff, has no parent, no disclosed funding, and no public market presence. All drilling staff are NVQ qualified, which functions as a baseline qualification barrier in the trade.

Name

Soiltec Laboratories

Legal name

Soiltec Laboratories Limited

Website

https://soiltec.net

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Soiltec Laboratories Limited is a UK-based geo-environmental services firm in Maidstone, Kent, providing site investigation, drilling, BS1377 laboratory testing, and geotechnical reporting to architects, engineers, and developers across southeast England.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Geotechnical Engineering Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Environmental Consulting Services (54162)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Geotechnical Investigation & Site Characterization (Boreholes, In-situ Testing, Lab Testing) (IMAFAOAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Geotechnical Site Investigation & Engineering Geology (Borings, Lab Testing) (EUAHAFAE)

Keywords

• Geotechnical testing
• Site investigation services
• Soil laboratory testing
• Geo-environmental drilling
• Geotechnical reporting

Headquarters

HQ city

Maidstone

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Geotechnical and Environmental Testing Services: Project-based professional services revenue generated from providing geotechnical site investigations, geo-environmental drilling, laboratory testing, and geotechnical report preparation to construction and development clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Soiltec Laboratories provides geo-environmental drilling, geotechnical and chemical laboratory testing to BS1377 standards, site investigations, and geotechnical reporting for construction and development projects. The company also offers specialized services including soakway design testing, water well drilling, water attenuation and distribution, and crack monitoring for buildings and infrastructure. Services are delivered to architects, engineers, and developers in southeast England and beyond.

Product overview

Soiltec Laboratories Limited operates as a geo-environmental services company offering an integrated portfolio of drilling, laboratory testing, and consulting services. The core offerings include the Premier 110 Windowless Drilling Rig and Terrier Rig for site investigation and sampling, complemented by in-house geotechnical and chemical laboratory testing services conducted to British Standard 1377. Additional services span soakway design testing, crack monitoring, water well drilling, and geotechnical reporting. The company serves architects, engineers, and developers across the southeast UK and beyond.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Site Investigation Comprehensive geotechnical site investigation services for construction and development projects, providing foundational ground data for architects, engineers, and developers.
• Geo-environmental Drilling Specialized drilling services using purpose-built rigs including the Premier 110 and Terrier Rig with custom umbilical for confined space access, supporting site investigations across the UK.
• Laboratory Testing In-house fully equipped laboratory offering soils laboratory testing to BS1377 standards, including chemical analysis and in-situ testing services for construction and environmental projects.
• Geotechnical Reports Detailed engineering reports based on site investigation findings, provided to architects, engineers, and developers to support project planning, design, and regulatory compliance.
• Soakaway Design Testing Testing services to inform soakaway design for surface water management and drainage in construction and development projects.
• Crack Monitoring Monitoring services for cracks in buildings and infrastructure to assess structural movement and stability over time.
• Water Well Drilling Specialized water well drilling services using the Forager 55 rig, supporting water supply and groundwater-related site works.
• Water Attenuation and Distribution Water attenuation and distribution services supporting sustainable water management on construction and development sites.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Ian MacLeod Associates: Scotland-based geotechnical and environmental consultancy offering site investigation and ground engineering services. Comparable scope but operating across a different region from Soiltec's Southeast focus.
• Ian Farmer Associates: UK ground engineering and site investigation contractor serving the North of England with drilling and soils lab services. Comparable core services though regionally focused in the North rather than Southeast.

Direct peers

• Geotechnical Engineering Ltd: UK-based geotechnical contractor offering rotary, cable percussion, and windowless sampling drilling, alongside in-house soils laboratory testing. Closest like-for-like peer to Soiltec in equipment portfolio and service model.
• Concept Engineering Consultants: Mid-sized UK consultancy providing site investigation, geotechnical, and environmental engineering services including soil testing and drilling supervision. Comparable service breadth and segment focus to Soiltec.
• Terra Tek (Midlands): Independent UK site investigation and geotechnical laboratory providing rotary and cable percussion drilling and BS1377 testing. Similar mid-sized independent profile to Soiltec with comparable core offerings.

Broad incumbents

• CGL (Geosyntec): UK geotechnical and geoenvironmental consultancy now part of Geosyntec, providing site investigation, drilling supervision, and laboratory testing. Comparable service mix with an emphasis on contaminated land and engineering geology.
• WYG (now part of Tetra Tech): Multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy with substantial ground investigation and environmental capabilities, now part of Tetra Tech. Overlaps with Soiltec in UK geo-environmental work but operates at vastly greater scale with a global parent.
• Hydrock (now Stantec): Multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy with a substantial geo-environmental and ground engineering practice, acquired by Stantec. Competes in soil lab testing, site investigation, and geotechnical reporting, but bundles these into much larger engineering programs.
• Structural Soils (RSK Group): National UK geotechnical and geo-environmental contractor now part of RSK, offering site investigation, drilling, and laboratory testing. Overlaps with Soiltec's core service portfolio, but operates at significantly larger scale with national reach.
• SOCOTEC UK: Larger UK testing, inspection, and certification group with dedicated geotechnical and environmental site investigation services. Directly comparable services (BS1377 lab testing, drilling, geo-environmental reporting) but with much broader geographic coverage and integrated advisory.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/soiltec

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Soiltec Laboratories