Non-Intrusive Investigation

Geophysical Survey Services:

Talpa Limited offer a full suite of geophysical surveys in association with leading UK geophysical consultants Terradat (UK) Ltd.

  • Desk study and initial site reconnaissance survey
  • Magnetic and electromagnetic surveys
  • Ground resistivity mapping/ profiling
  • Seismic reflection/ refraction
  • Microgravity
  • Ground penetrating radar (GPR)

Using one or a combination of these methods we are able to conduct the following investigations:

  • Ground characterisation
  • Mapping buried foundations, basements, voids and buried services
  • Mapping migration pathways and groundwater movement
  • Locating underground storage tanks (UST’s) and drums
  • Scanning and location of buried metal targets including ordnance
  • Mapping contamination plumes and saline intrusions
  • Surveying for shallow abandoned mine workings