Forensic soil science examination
Answers to the court's questions about soil condition, the nature of contamination, causes of deterioration, compliance of reclamation measures and the actual characteristics of the site.
Learn more →SOIL SCIENCE / MOSCOW AND THE REGION
What is happening
to the soil
on your land?
Examination of soil and earth materials for court proceedings, land disputes and assessment of contamination, fertility, land reclamation, the quality of delivered soil and the condition of a land parcel.
Service areas
What tasks a soil science examination addresses
Soil and earth material analysis
Agrochemical, chemical, sanitary, physical and mechanical parameters, with laboratory involvement where necessary.
Learn more →Soil contamination
Assessment of petroleum products, heavy metals, waste, construction debris, human-induced impacts and possible damage.
Learn more →Fertility and site suitability
Examination of soil condition for horticulture, agricultural use, landscaping, lawns, planting and disputes over soil quality.
Learn more →Purchasing a land parcel
Checking a land parcel before purchase: visible signs of problems, contamination risk, swampy conditions, delivered soil and the condition of the fertile soil layer.
Learn more →Review of an expert report
Analysis of another expert's opinion: methods, sampling, laboratory work, completeness of the examination, logic of the conclusions and answers to the questions.
Learn more →About the expert
Andrei Viktorovich — soil science examination
The work rests on a careful distinction between expert tasks: site inspection, description of conditions, preparation of a sampling plan, document analysis, liaison with a laboratory and clear conclusions for court proceedings or pretrial settlement.
- assessment of source materials, maps, records, photographs and plans;
- a site visit and recording of signs of soil cover condition;
- selection of laboratory parameters for the particular dispute;
- preparing questions for court proceedings and reviewing disputed opinions.
Prices
Indicative cost
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Consultation on documents and photographs | from 5 000 ₽ |
| Soil science examination based on documents | from RUB 40,000 |
| Site visit, land inspection and inspection record | from RUB 25,000 |
| Sampling with an examination plan | from RUB 35,000 |
| Forensic soil science examination | from 100 000 ₽ |
| Review of an expert opinion | from RUB 45,000 |
Laboratory tests, transport expenses and complex fieldwork may be calculated separately.
How we work
How the examination is conducted
Task analysis
Documents, photographs, information about the site, disputed questions and the purpose of the opinion are examined.
Examination plan
Sampling locations, parameters, the need for a laboratory and the format of the conclusion are determined.
Report
Conclusions, appendices, tables, photographs and answers to questions are prepared.
Enquiry
Describe the land parcel and dispute
Attach photographs, records, cadastral information, claims, laboratory reports or a court order. We will advise which examinations are appropriate and how much the work will cost.