Where land quality is relevant, we can review information in line with recognised UK guidance and standards, including the Environment Agency’s Land Contamination Risk Management framework and BS 10175 for the investigation of potentially contaminated sites.

These investigations can help identify potential contaminant sources, assess risk pathways and determine whether further investigation, remediation or specialist input is required before decommissioning progresses.

Environmental surveys are particularly important where sites contain redundant plant, legacy drainage systems, former production areas, buried services, fuel storage, chemical use areas or unknown ground conditions. Early assessment helps reduce uncertainty and supports safe planning before physical works begin.

Survey findings can also support wider decommissioning decisions, including the sequencing of works, waste management, isolation planning, disposal routes, remediation requirements and preparation of the site for reuse, redevelopment, sale or handback.

Where required, structured reports can set out observed conditions, identified risks, regulatory considerations and recommended next steps. This gives clients clear information to support safe delivery, compliance planning and commercial decision-making.

For projects within live industrial environments, our team coordinates survey activity carefully. We work with clients to plan access, operational restrictions, hygiene requirements, segregation and disruption control.

Ambrey Baker provides environmental survey support as part of wider decommissioning planning and delivery. Our experience across industrial, logistics and food-sector environments helps clients manage risk, protect operations and prepare sites for their next stage of use.