The full field of expertise.
Four specialist services that take a scheme from planning condition to discharge — delivered to CIfA standards, in the North East and nationally.
Written Scheme of Investigation
The document that unlocks your site. A WSI sets out exactly how the archaeological work will be carried out, and is agreed with the local planning authority before any fieldwork begins.
- Clear, condition-compliant methodology
- Agreed with your local planning authority
- The blueprint every later stage follows
- Written to CIfA standards
Trial Trench Evaluation
A sample of targeted trenches tests what really lies beneath a site. The results give you — and the planning authority — the evidence to make proportionate, cost-effective decisions about what happens next.
- Establishes presence, extent & significance of remains
- Informs the scale of any further work
- De-risks your programme and budget early
- Rapid, clear reporting
Strip, Map & Sample
Full open-area excavation. Where significant archaeology is present, we carefully strip the site, map every feature and sample the remains — preserving the story by record so your development can proceed.
- Controlled removal of overburden
- Detailed recording, planning & sampling
- Preservation by record
- Discharges the archaeological condition
Watching Briefs
Archaeological monitoring during your groundworks. Our archaeologist is on site as excavation happens, ready to identify and record anything significant — without holding up the build.
- Real-time monitoring of intrusive works
- Minimal disruption to your programme
- Rapid recording of any finds or features
- Condition discharged on completion
A clear route through planning.
Enquiry & scoping
Share the site details, the planning condition and your timescale. We assess the archaeological risk.
WSI
We prepare and agree the Written Scheme of Investigation with the local planning authority.
Fieldwork
Evaluation, excavation or monitoring — delivered safely and to CIfA standards.
Reporting & discharge
A robust report that discharges your condition so the development can proceed.
North East based. Priced per project.
The North East is our core region, but we work nationally by arrangement. Every scheme is different, so we quote per project — tell us the essentials and we'll send a clear, no-obligation price.