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.
Latest News
New Mining Searches Get Seal Of Approval
Our best ever Mining Searches just got better with the addition of CoPSO membership and compliance with the SearchCode. Our popular user-friendly format has had a valuable update this year to satisfy the latest amendments to the Conveyancers Handbook and the...
What a great year!
New staff; new ideas; new products; new collaborations and new clients. 2018 has been a big year for Cornwall Consultants! This year we have invested in our future with the addition of dedicated development staff, several new geologists and new admin personnel. We've...
Ground Breaking New Stability Report For Purchasers
Next generation mining search and ground stability report helps home buyers avoid that sinking feeling Cornish mining expert, Cornwall Consultants and national mining and ground report specialist, Terrafirma, have announced a collaboration that sees the...
