Top Soil

Quality Top soil available in large or small quantities.

Questions to ask Topsoil Suppliers

• Where does your topsoil come from?
Soil is from Greenfield sites that are usually stripped prior to development.
• Natural or Manufactured?
Manufactured.
• Agricultural land? Forestry? Playing fields? Other (Specify)?
Greenfield sites and agriculture.
• If manufactured, are the components consistent and are they sustainable?
The process is 100% consistent and sustainable.
• Is it screened demolition waste or skip waste?
No.
• Will all of my topsoil be coming from the same source?
Yes.
• Is our topsoil free of Japanese Knotweed, If yes, can I have it in writing?
We will always put in writing.
• Can I come and view the topsoil?
Viewing available between 8am-5pm Mon-Fri.
• How is the topsoil supplied?
Loose or in bulk bags.
• Is the topsoil available in bags as well as loose?
Yes.
• Are rigid tippers and articulated tippers available?
Just rigid tippers.
• How far will you go to deliver the topsoil?
Nationwide.
• Has the soil been independently tested?
Yes.
• Is a sampling protocol used to ensure a representative sample is analysed?
Yes.
• Does the testing include analysis of P.T.E.'s (Potentially Toxic Elements?
Yes.
• How often do you analyze?
Every quarter or 2000 tonnes.
• Who conducts your analysis?
NRM Laboratories.
• Does the laboratory conducting the analysis have UKAS and MCERTS accreditation?
Yes, both.
• Can I have a copy of the whole analysis report and does it include an interpretive section?
Yes, available on request.
• Is the topsoil available all year round and will it be workable when delivered?
Yes.

Through asking the topsoil suppliers the above questions you will establish who is a quality supplier and help ensure that the topsoil supplied meets the needs of your project.
ASH Topsoils have full traceability of all the components of our soils and regularly have them analyzed to BS3882:2007 and tested for P.T.E's