Churngold’s approach to contaminated land
From brownfield regeneration to infrastructure delivery, contaminated land is a very common challenge across UK construction. At Churngold, we don’t just treat the ground, we help unlock the potential of your site.
Why contaminated land matters
Whether it’s a former industrial site, petrol station, landfill, or unknown legacy use, contaminated land brings regulatory, environmental, and financial complexity.
Failing to manage contamination early can result in:
Planning permission delays
Environmental enforcement action
Increased disposal and import costs
Risk to health, groundwater, or surrounding ecosystems
Failed validation and costly rework
That’s why remediation isn’t just about compliance, it’s about risk reduction and responsible delivery.
Churngold’s remediation capabilities
We offer a complete contaminated land remediation package, from investigation through to validation. Our services include:
Contaminated land assessments and risk reviews
Soil treatment (e.g. bioremediation, stabilisation, soil washing)
Excavation and off-site disposal
Groundwater monitoring and treatment
Gas protection measures and barrier systems
On-site material segregation and re-use planning
Regulatory liaison and validation reporting
Every site is different. We work closely with environmental consultants, local authorities, and planners to design a remediation strategy that’s right for the site and programme.
Our approach
1. Early engagement
We engage during feasibility or planning to help review contamination reports, identify gaps, and flag risk areas.
2. Pragmatic solutions
We work with the project team to balance remediation strategy with budget, programme, and re-use goals - often reducing the need for off-site disposal.
3. Safe, compliant delivery
Our site teams are experienced in managing contamination safely, with full compliance to CDM and EA guidance.
4. Complete closure
We support full documentation and sign-off with regulators to ensure validation is never a blocker to your next phase.
Case Study: Industrial brownfield redevelopment
On a large housing scheme in the South West, Churngold was engaged to manage significant hydrocarbon and heavy metal contamination from a former industrial site.
Working in collaboration with the consultant and developer, we:
Stabilised and reused over 3,000m³ of treated soils
Removed asbestos hotspots and redundant tanks
Installed gas protection membranes
Delivered full validation and regulatory sign-off
This reduced disposal costs by over £100k and avoided delays to the main construction programme.
When should you get in touch?
You’re developing a brownfield or legacy site
Your environmental consultant recommends remediation
You want to reuse site-won materials
You need a contractor who can deliver the strategy, not just dig and dump
You’re at risk of delays or rework without early clarity
We don’t overcomplicate. We focus on getting the job done: safely, efficiently, and in line with your programme.
Let’s Talk
If you’re facing a challenging site or need enabling works support, our Enabling Works team can help you de-risk, sequence, and deliver. Or contact us to book a planning consultation.