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If you are taking on any form of large-scale building work then by law you will need to have an archaeological survey performed. Archaeology companies will conduct a series of tests to determine that the land meets certain criteria in order for it to proceed as planned.

What they are looking for is the impact that humans have already had on the site and any naturally occurring factors that could be an issue, such as drainage issues or environmental factors.

Finding an archaeology company isn't very difficult, but finding one with the experience and reputation to perform the required surveys with the minimum of disruption to the project is somewhat more difficult.

The types of surveys that need to be completed are an essential part of any project. Not only do they display diligence but they are also invaluable at finding potential pitfalls that would not have been picked up any other way.

Using the archaeologist company that is closest to a proposed new building site may not be the best for all concerned. There are so many important surveys and criteria that have to be fulfilled that it's more a point of getting the right people for the job than the closest.

So, what is an archaeologist? An archaeologist is someone who investigates and surveys the past activity of a site through what is preserved there using a variety of different methodologies.

They will report on what the existing site is like in its present state, to what it would be like once the new project has been completed. This will include issues such as drainage, the environmental impact and whether the finished site will be sympathetic to its surroundings which can be everything from how it looks to what will be lost once it is there.

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