Established in 1981, we specialise in geotechnical engineering. Offering expertise in soft and hard rock conditions, tackling challenges such as roads, tunnels, earthworks, slope stability, and foundations. Our services include management contracting for civil engineering investigations, serving both public and private sector clients on projects ranging from one-off builds to major term contracts.
We also provide consultancy in geotechnics, geo-environmental, and hydrogeological engineering, delivering practical solutions trusted by clients and contractors alike.
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At A F Howland Associates, we deliver high-quality geotechnical, geo-environmental, and site investigation services tailored to our clients’ unique needs. With decades of experience, state-of-the-art technology, and a team of skilled professionals, we have established ourselves as a trusted partner for projects across the UK.
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"Ben did an excellent job yesterday, delivering his work with professionalism and even taking the time to give an insightful tuition talk to our team on-site, which they found highly engaging. We look forward to working with you on future projects!”Allens Total Perimeter Security Group Ltd
"Everything was perfect and delivered on time – excellent work. We've been working with Howlands for our ground investigations for a long time, and they excel in communication, providing RAMS well ahead of start dates, and being highly accommodating to our needs. All information is issued in advance, ensuring a smooth and seamless process on-site. No concerns at all – everything was spot on.”Anglian Water
"We were fully satisfied with the work carried out and the overall experience of working with A F Howland throughout the project. We would absolutely use their services again and recommend them to others without hesitation. Their team was very attentive, acknowledging that their activities might cause some mess, but they went above and beyond to minimise the impact.”NCS Group
“This project involved ground investigation (GI) within a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) located on a low-lying coastal floodplain. A F Howland associates demonstrated exceptional capability and efficiency across all aspects of the project, including contract management, fieldwork, and collaboration with landowners and ecologists.”Perfect Circle
"Thank you for the last four weeks – it has been a pleasure working alongside you. Your professionalism and the way you handled the initial teething issues were outstanding, making you a true credit to your company. We also appreciate your dedication, coming in early at 7am and staying late to ensure everything was completed on time. I hope to have the opportunity to work with you again in the near future.”Anon
"The site was left in excellent condition – neat, tidy, and fully reinstated – you wouldn’t even know any surveys or works had taken place. Despite our tight timeframe, all expectations were met as quoted and advised. We would definitely use their services again and highly recommend them to others. A F Howland is a very professional and honest company with outstanding staff. Toby Skinner and his team were exceptional, true professionals and a credit to your company.”SRS Aromatics Ltd
“This project involved over-water drilling, operations within a live pumping station, activities covered under a Flood Risk Activity Permit (FRAP), and work on a live highway. A F Howland Associates managed the fieldwork and stakeholder engagement – including coordination with the client, highway authority, and ecologists – with great competence and efficiency.”Perfect Circle
We provide a comprehensive range of contracting and consultancy services to support projects from start to finish, utilising innovative methodologies alongside our practical approach to give you the maximum benefit of reliable results accompanied by detailed expert insights.
These services are divided into 4 primary categories: site investigations, geotechnical, geoenvironmental and environmental monitoring. Thanks to our expertise and experience, we can combine our services based on the needs of each project.
As specialists in geotechnical engineering, we provide management contracting for civil engineering investigations for both the public and private sectors. Our expertise enables us to tackle the challenges associated with the construction of roads, tunnels and foundations, and our understanding of rock conditions means we are equipped for earthworks and slope stability. With decades of experience, we understand that each project has its unique challenges and requirements, and so we are comfortable working on both one-off and long-term projects.
Our consultancy services are also available for all geotechnical, geoenvironmental and hydrogeological engineering projects.
Yes, our extensive range of services and expertise allows us to provide both geotechnical and geo-environmental investigations.
Our geotechnical investigations provide clients across the public and private sectors with support through site investigations, design solutions and specialist advice throughout the entire course of their construction project.
In contrast, our geo-environmental services are designed to assist clients with planning and regulatory requirements through site-specific risk assessments, phased investigations and remediation works.
We provide extensive environmental monitoring services, including land contamination assessment, waste classification and groundwater and gas monitoring. Our services can be tailored to help identify and manage environmental risks, allowing us to develop an effective remediation strategy that ensures your project meets regulations whilst minimising its environmental impact.
We have offices across the UK, located in the Midlands, Norfolk, Suffolk and London. This enables us to provide quick response times across the length and width of the country, ensuring that our team are ideally positioned to provide you with dedicated support. Additionally, you can trust that you are working with someone with knowledge of your local area.
You can contact us directly by calling 01603 250754, and a member of our team will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
For general enquiries, please fill out an online contact form or email us: admin@howland.co.uk
A site investigation is typically required as part of planning processes, so it is best to involve us as early as possible to maximise the effectiveness of our investigations by identifying and minimising potential risks before they can pose a greater threat to the budget and delivery of a project.
