Soil Survey
Anyone applying for an environmental permit for a house or business premises may have to deal with having a soil survey performed. This also applies if you plan to do major excavation work in the ground, for example.
How does it work?
When soil testing?
You may encounter soil testing in the following ways:
- When applying for an environmental permit;
- When purchasing or selling land, entering into or terminating ground lease agreements or leases;
- When moving soil;
- When you get an investigation order. You can get one if there are reasonable grounds to believe that you have soil contamination.
Who does soil testing?
In most cases, the owner of the land must arrange the investigation himself. Companies that do soil research are listed in the Yellow Pages under the topic soil research or environmental research, for example. Request several quotes without obligation, as prices may vary. Please note that companies that perform soil research can only perform work related to soil if they are recognized for it in the form of a certificate or accreditation.
What does it cost?
The cost of assessing a soil test can be found in the fees regulation.