1. Do I need a mining search?
MineScanner
Find out if a Metalliferous or Bath Stone Mining Search is required in Cornwall, Devon, Somerset or West Wiltshire. Click the icon to enter a postcode.
2. Order A Mining Search
It’s easier than ever to order and pay for your mining search online through Cornwall Consultants – just click on the icon to the left to order and our experts will start preparing your report.
Mining Searches
For many centuries Mining was a widespread industry in the southwest that has left a legacy of hidden shafts and workings that present a risk of subsidence.
Our Mining Searches assess this risk and are prepared by an experienced team using our extensive mining archive.
Contamination Studies
Heavy metals within soils of Cornwall & Devon can be naturally elevated or concentrated by past mining. The multi-phase assessment of this risk is a standard Condition of Planning Permission for new development and is often required during conveyancing.
Mundic Testing
“Mundic” is a term that refers to sub-standard concrete where reactive aggregates have been used in construction in the South West (used in the construction of buildings prior to 1950). A Mundic Test is a requirement of the Council of Mortgage Lenders as part of property conveyancing.
Mining Investigations
A supervised ground investigation is necessary when a mining risk requires further assessment.
This is designed to appraise the nature of the hazard in detail, whilst addressing the specifics of the property and needs of the client.
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Will he stay or Will he go!?
Big congratulations to our very own Will Jay who has landed a fantastic new opportunity at Plymouth Marine Laboratory! Will has worked with us over the last two summers while he was studying Geography at the University of Brighton, achieving a First Class degree with...
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Historic Mining Conference a Big Hit with Property Professionals!
The event, which formed part of Cornwall Consultants’ 25 year anniversary saw over 120 local property professionals receive expert presentations on mining subsidence; contaminated land and mundic concrete.
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