Aitken Laboratories

Aitken Laboratories provides independent site investigation and geotechnical testing services from Slamannan, supporting construction, infrastructure and civil engineering projects across Scotland and the North of England.

Its fieldwork includes cable percussive and hydraulic percussion boring, rotary drilling, window sampling, trial pitting and static cone penetration testing. These methods help clients understand ground conditions, recover soil samples and obtain dependable subsurface data for design and construction decisions.

The company also carries out in-situ testing, including CBR testing, plate load and plate bearing tests, sand replacement testing, and percolation and soakaway tests. Its experienced team produces clear, comprehensive reports designed to support practical project planning and decision-making.

An in-house UKAS-accredited laboratory analyses soil, rock and aggregates to recognised British and international standards. Available testing includes moisture content, particle-size analysis, compaction, CBR, consolidation and undrained triaxial testing, with associated mineral and environmental investigation expertise.

With more than 50 years of experience, Aitken Laboratories works with organisations involved in roads, infrastructure, buildings and wider civil engineering. Clients can draw on an independent, experienced and client-focused service, with laboratory analysis and site testing brought together under one specialist provider.