Ground Investigation Specialists Limited (G.I.S.) is a small private limited company established in 2000 by Howard Lister a Geotechnical Advisor with 28 years experience. Operating throughout mainland UK, geotechnical and geoenvironmental investigations are undertaken for a variety of Council's, engineering practices and corporate companies within both the private and public sector. Contract values range from £1,000 to £50,000. GIS's team of qualified and experienced geologists and contaminated land specialists provide a complete service, from Phase 1 desk studies, through investigation, laboratory testing and monitoring, to reporting and also validation testing where appropriate. The aim of the company is to provide a high quality, reliable, pragmatic and competitive service. Our success is demonstrated by the fact that most of our work comes from repeat business or personal recommendation.