At A F Howland associates, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service and practical engineering solutions to our clients for over 40 years. Our clients come from diverse industries, including construction, utilities, infrastructure, and environmental consultancy. We are committed to understanding their unique challenges and providing tailored solutions that meet their project objectives.

Trusted by industry leaders

We have built long-standing relationships with clients over the years and these partnerships are a testament to our reliability, technical expertise, and commitment to quality.

Our project portfolio spans a wide range of sectors and challenges, including:

  • Infrastructure modernisation: supporting large-scale projects such as the £116 million wing water supply programme and the west coast mainline route modernisation, where our geotechnical expertise ensured efficient and safe construction.
  • Environmental investigations: delivering flood risk assessments, ground gas risk assessments, and contaminated land investigations to help clients meet regulatory requirements and progress developments.
  • Foreshore and coastal projects: providing precise geotechnical data for projects like the replacement ramps and jetties in Southend-On-Sea, working within tidal constraints to minimise environmental impact.
  • Specialist consultancy: offering pre-litigation advice, such as our work in Lancaster, where our analysis helped recover £250,000 in undue costs for the client.
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Our commitment to excellence

For over four decades, we have earned a reputation for:

  • Technical expertise: our skilled engineers and geotechnical specialists use advanced techniques and equipment to provide accurate and reliable data.
  • Client-focused service: we collaborate closely with clients to understand their goals and deliver tailored solutions on time and within budget.
  • Safety and sustainability: from working with tidal schedules in Southend-On-Sea to minimising environmental disturbance on all our projects, safety and sustainability are at the core of our operations.
  • Efficient problem-solving: whether addressing subsidence in Norwich or designing foundations for replacement structures in Essex, we provide practical, cost-effective solutions to complex engineering challenges.
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Why choose A F Howland Associates?

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When you work with A F Howland associates, you gain more than a consultant – you gain a trusted partner committed to your project’s success. Contact us today to discuss how we can support your next project with industry-leading expertise and unparalleled customer service.

Let us bring our experience and dedication to your project and ensure a successful outcome, just as we have done for countless clients over the past 40 years.

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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.”
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