Water absorption (WAC) test in Swanage
- Fixed price
The short answer
Masonry water-absorption testing
- Price from
- £150.00
- Time on site
- 1 hour (sample collection)
What you get
You will receive a laboratory report detailing the water absorption coefficient of your masonry samples.
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When do you need a Water absorption (WAC) test?
You must get this test if you are moving excess soil or waste that cannot be reused. The law requires landfill sites to check your waste before they accept it.
- When moving soil from building sites
- For large garden waste projects
- If your haulier asks for reports
- Before waste leaves your property
- To avoid heavy legal fines
- To ensure waste is safe
What happens on the day
A technician will visit your site to collect soil from different spots. They will use tools to gather samples and place them in special jars.
- The professional visits your site
- Soil is taken from several depths
- Samples go into glass jars
- Photos are taken for records
- Soil is sent to a lab
- You just provide safe access
How to prepare
- Clear a path to the soil
- Identify where soil came from
- Keep waste piles separate
- Find a safe parking spot
- Check site access for technicians
- Provide any previous soil reports
- Note the size of waste
- Secure any pets or livestock
How to improve your result
- Do not mix different soils
- Keep soil dry if possible
- Remove large bits of rubble
- Organise testing early in project
- Ask for express lab results
- Check your disposal site rules
Why it is useful day to day
Getting this test early saves you from huge delays and extra costs later. It gives you peace of mind that you are protecting the local environment.
- Prevents waste being rejected
- Helps you budget for disposal
- Keeps you on the right side of the law
- Proves you are a responsible owner
- Speeds up your project timeline
- Protects local water and soil
Why we ask these questions
The report explains if your waste is inert, non-hazardous, or hazardous. This tells the landfill exactly where your waste can be buried safely.
- It measures chemical leaching levels
- Identifies the waste category
- Lists levels of harmful metals
- Confirms if waste is stable
- Checks for organic matter levels
- Helps you choose a disposal site
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