GeoReports

GeoReports

GeoReports provides cost-effective access to unique sources of published and unpublished geological data, combined with expert advice from BGS scientists.

If you are interested in ground conditions for drilling, investigation or house purchase or if you are concerned about subsidence or Radon then GeoReports can help you.


Ordering for delivery before Christmas

Orders for Standard GeoReports (Radon, SuDS and Map Extract reports)

Please place orders by the 21st December

Orders for Bespoke GeoReports

Please place orders by the 1st December

Send us a site plan to define your location

GeoReport News

In light of UK Government guidance concerning the Coronavirus (Covid-19) the BGS Geology Shops at Keyworth, Edinburgh and London are closed and many GeoReports are temporarily unavailable due to the limitations associated with our report writers needing to work from home.

We will still be able to supply the following GeoReports** via the links below:

** All reports for areas of complex geology are temporarily unavailable. This is because of the limitations associated with our report writers needing to work from home.

* The Engineering module is temporarily unavailable for this report. This is because of the limitations associated with our report writers needing to work from home.

We apologise for any inconvenience this causes. If you need any further information please contact enquiries@bgs.ac.uk

Radon

Radon : England and Wales

This report is based on the joint BGS - Public Health England (PHE) radon potential data and complies with "BR211 Radon: Guidance on protective measures for new buildings (2015 edition)"

£52.80 (inc VAT) Set location

Radon : Scotland

This report is based on the joint BGS - Public Health England (PHE) radon potential data and complies with "BR211 Radon: Guidance on protective measures for new buildings (2015 edition)"

£52.80 (inc VAT) Set location

Radon : Northern Ireland

Information on Radon for large sites in Northern Ireland can be obtained by contacting the Geological Survey of Northern Ireland.

  

Borehole reports

Site investigation borehole

This report is designed for those drilling at a specific point and describes the geological succession you might encounter if drilling a borehole. It also includes geological map extracts. You can customise and enhance this report by adding modules.

from £282.00 (inc VAT)
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Water borehole : Less than 20m³/day*

This report is aimed at users intending to extract <20m³/day water (often for domestic use). It contains an evaluation of the geological formations beneath the site in terms of aquifer potential including water levels, groundwater yields and quality.

from £642.00 (inc VAT) Set location

Water borehole : Greater than 20m³/day*

This report is aimed at users intending to extract >20m³/day (commercial use). It contains an evaluation of the geological formations beneath the site in terms of aquifer potential including groundwater yields, water levels and groundwater quality.

from £786.00 (inc VAT) Set location

* The Engineering module is temporarily unavailable for this report. This is because of the limitations associated with our report writers needing to work from home. We apologise for any inconvenience this causes. If you need any further information please contact enquiries@bgs.ac.uk

Ground source heat pump

Ground source heat pump : Vertical closed loop

This report is designed for users proposing ground source heating using a closed vertical loop. It contains an evaluation of the geological formations beneath the site including the hydrogeology and thermal properties for the geological units at depth.

from £366.00 (inc VAT)
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Ground source heat pump : Open loop

This report is designed for users proposing ground source heating using an open vertical loop. It contains an evaluation of the geological formations beneath the site in terms of aquifer potential including water levels, groundwater yields and quality.

from £642.00 (inc VAT)
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Hazards and Subsidence

Landslide assessment

This report is aimed at people carrying out preliminary site assessments or who have an interest in landslides of a particular area.

from £402.00 (inc VAT)
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Natural subsidence

This report briefly describes any natural ground stability hazards if they are present, which could include swelling clays, landslide, ground dissolution, running sand, collapsible or compressible ground.

£56.40 (inc VAT)Set location


Geology and Planning

Geological map extracts

This report contains geological map extracts for the area around a site, taken from the BGS digital geological map of Great Britain (BGS Geology 50k).

£36.00 (inc VAT)Set location

Geological assessment : Area

This report describes the geology underlying an area and includes geological map extracts. It is suitable for site investigation or cemetery development for example. You can customise and enhance this report by adding modules.

from £324.00 (inc VAT)
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Infiltration SuDS

This report is aimed at professionals involved in planning or construction, but it may also help house-holders to judge whether or not further professional advice should be sought.

£84.00 (inc VAT)Set location


Building stone

Building stone assessment

This report is designed for users investigating natural building stones for restoration, construction projects or assessment of a quarry resource. It contains a detailed petrographic description of a sample or samples provided for assessment.

from £600.00 (inc VAT) more details