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Established 2004

Ruddlesden geotechnical

Ruddlesden geotechnical provides ground investigation, geotechnical consultancy and contamination assessment services.

Based in Exeter, but covering the whole of the UK, albeit primarily concentrated in the South West, Ruddlesden geotechnical was formed in 2004.

Ruddlesden geotechnical works on behalf of a wide client base, including local, regional and national housing developers, housing associations, commercial developers, building contractors, structural and civil engineers, architects, building consultants, quantity surveyors, local authorities and private individuals.

Development projects range from single dwellings and extensions to large housing estates, multi-storey flats, offices, industrial units, roads, slopes, schools, hospitals and basements.

The services and projects listed on this web-site provide an indication of those undertaken by Ruddlesden geotechnical, but others are carried out. If your requirement is not readily identifiable on this web-site, please contact us as we may still be able to help you.

  • AGS
  • Constructionline
  • CSCS
  • SMAS
  • ECFC trust

Latest news

Recent projects

  • Latest news

    16 Apr 2026

    Coastal Slope Stability Assessment

    Geoff Davis has recently been in his element, carrying a slope stability assessment for a holiday park that has recently seen some quite dramatic ground movements.One thing that this project has highlighted is that for all the new technologies that are available to help us understand the ground, including LiDAR, drone surveys, remote sensing and inclinometers, all of which we intend to use on this site, they are of little use if the ground model is not understood. And this understanding of geology and geomorphology only come from a combination of education and experience.It is hoped that our understanding of the landslide processes at this complex site will allow us to predict possible future behaviour and assist in developing a long-term strategy for the future of the holiday park and its management.

    Coastal Slope Stability Assessment
    Coastal Slope Stability Assessment

  • Recent projects

    Plate Bearing Testing for Wind Turbine, Devon

    Ruddlesden geotechnical have recently undertaken plate bearing testing at a number of farms in Cornwall to validate geotechnical parameters, provided as part of a previous geotechnical investigation, used in the design of the wind turbine. Ruddlesden geotechnical liaise with the client and construction team to undertake the testing as soon as excavation is complete, to ensure the ground to be tested is relatively undisturbed, representative and as not to delay the construction phase. Careful planning can allow other aspects of wind turbine construction, including crane pads and track ways, to be validated, to save time and ultimately construction costs.

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  • Recent projects

    Supervision of Contamination Remediation of Former Petrol Filling Station

    Ruddlesden geotechnical recently supervised the contamination remediation works for residential development of a former petrol filling station site in Exeter. Ruddlesden supervised the excavation of the underground fuel storage tanks, pipelines and interceptors, as well as grossly contaminated soils. Validation testing of the resultant excavations was subsequently undertaken, to demonstrate that no unacceptable levels of contamination remained in the ground. Groundwater quality monitoring in borehole installations was also undertaken before, during and after the remedial works, to assess the risks to controlled waters and a betterment of groundwater quality. Close liaison throughout the works with the local authority and Environment Agency, ensured that the regulators were satisfied with the works and all the relevant planning conditions were discharged.

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