Opening-Up Works
Controlled removal of finishes, linings and local construction to expose concealed structure, build-ups and interfaces.
Explore Builders’ Works →Construction Services
Pre-Construction Services Investigate Before You Build
Site investigations, opening-up works, surveys and intrusive checks that give project teams better information before design, pricing and construction begin.
Opening-Up Works
Site Investigations
Nationwide Coverage
Clear Reporting
BETTER PROJECT INFORMATION
Reduce uncertainty before work starts.
Targeted investigations help confirm existing construction, services, ground conditions, dimensions, access constraints and interfaces before the final scope is committed.
Physical investigation supporting design and pricing
Meath undertakes practical investigative works for consultants, contractors, developers and property teams during feasibility, design, tender and mobilisation.
We work to an agreed investigation schedule, protect the occupied or live environment, record findings and make good where required. Interpretation, design conclusions and specialist certification remain with the appropriately appointed professionals.
INVESTIGATION SERVICES
Targeted evidence for design, scope and construction planning
Each investigation is planned around the question that must be answered, the required evidence, access, safety controls, disruption limits and reinstatement standard.
Trial Holes & Pits
Targeted excavation to establish foundations, drainage, services, ground build-ups and existing external construction.
Explore Small Groundworks →Structural Investigations
Access and exposure works supporting inspection of walls, slabs, beams, bearings, steels, padstones and foundations.
Explore Structural Works →Service & Drainage Checks
Tracing support, access, chambers, test locations and physical verification coordinated with specialist survey providers.
Explore Drainage Alterations →Core Samples & Openings
Controlled drilling, cutting and sample access coordinated with approved locations and concealed-service checks.
Explore Diamond Drilling →Hazardous-Material Interfaces
Investigation sequences coordinated with survey findings and licensed partners where asbestos or other hazards may be present.
Explore Asbestos Services →What to send for assessment
Investigation schedule
Drawings and marked locations
Required evidence and dimensions
Known services and hazards
Access and occupancy constraints
Making-good requirements
Intrusive work must be coordinated with structural stability, temporary works, live services, asbestos information and other known hazards. The investigation method and stopping points should be agreed before opening-up begins.
PLANNED & RECORDED
Clear instructions and traceable findings.
We can coordinate access, protection, labour, small plant, opening-up, photographs, measurements, sample handling, waste and reinstatement against the agreed schedule.
Need a site investigation or opening-up package?
Send the investigation schedule, drawings, locations, required evidence, access constraints and programme.