Our Chemical Testing Services
Our team of experienced technicians offers a wide range of environmental chemistry testing services both on-site and at our accredited laboratory.
Our environmental chemistry testing services include:
Given the significant impact of chemistry testing on construction and civil engineering projects, it is vital that the tests themselves deliver the data required to make informed decisions.
At CTS we partner and work closely with our clients to ensure the results they need are issued on time and are fully compliant to required standards.
Experienced Technicians and Engineers
Situated in the heart of Leicester City Centre our Chemical Laboratory houses state-of-the-art equipment offering UKAS* and MCERTS accredited results.
Our highly experienced and knowledgeable team of Scientists performs high-quality analytical environmental chemistry testing to offer the most accurate results available in the sector.
The National Standards covered by our laboratory include (but are not limited to):
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BS 1377 BS 3882 :2015 BS 8601 :2013 BS EN 1744-1 :2009 BS 1881-124 :2015 +A1:2021 BS 4551 TRL Report 447 (Reid et al 2005) BRE Special Digest 1 |
Methods of testing for soils for civil engineering purposes British Standard Topsoil Specification for Subsoil Tests for chemical properties of aggregates Testing methods for analysis of hardened concrete Methods of test for mortar and screed – chemical analysis Sulphate Specification – Tests 1, 2 and 4 |
In addition to the national standards listed, our environmental chemistry soil testing laboratory offers a fully comprehensive service to provide results for WM3 Waste Classification and Waste Acceptance Criteria (WAC) Testing for landfill disposal routes.
* For a full list of our UKAS-accredited activities, please visit our Accreditations and Industry Standards
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a WAC test take?
Standard tests take
- 5-Day turn-around-time on a Single-Stage WAC
- 7-Day turn-around-time on a 2-Stage WAC
What is waste acceptance criteria?
The Waste Acceptance Criteria are detailed in Part 3 of the Landfill Regulations 2004 (Statutory Instrument No 1375) as amended by the Landfill Regulations 2005. Wastes may only be accepted at landfill if they meet the criteria for any of the following landfill types:
- Inert
- Non-Hazardous
- Hazardous
The testing includes the analysis of the solid waste for:
- TOC
- LOI
- BTEX
- PCBs (7 congeners)
- TPH
- PAHs
- Acid Neutralisation Capacity
Additionally, it includes the analysis of leachates obtained from the BS EN 12457 leach tests. (Either single-stage BS EN 12457–2 or two-stage BS EN 12457–3) for:
- Metals
- Anions (Chloride, Fluoride, Sulphate)
- Total Dissolved Solids
- Phenols
- Dissolved Organic Carbon
Why Choose CTS for Environmental Chemistry Testing Services?
At CTS we are always striving for ways to make our service the best it can be and strive to make it the most convenient and efficient service for our clients.
Our continuous improvement ethos has allowed us to create a comprehensive environmental chemistry testing service and are able to offer the following to our clients:-
- Online Portal to access and review reports 24/7
- Results issued in AGS, HWOL., and other file formats when required.
- CTS own vehicle collection services (limited to specific areas of the UK)
- National Coverage utilising external courier partners (APC & UPN)
- Technical Team on hand to answer any questions relating to environmental chemistry testing results.
- Out-of-hours support service available on request