The verdict in three sentences
A geotechnical engineering consultancy in London is judged first on its case studies and its methodology, and a developer, main contractor or public client almost always checks the website before inviting a firm to tender. A 15 to 25 page brochure site costs 12,000 to 22,000 GBP in 2026, delivered in about 6 weeks. The right site does more than introduce the firm: it proves technical capability with method pages, quantified projects, UKAS accreditation details and a downloadable capability statement that works as a pre-qualification pack.
What developers, contractors and public clients look for
A project manager at a Tier 1 contractor, a housing association or a framework buyer visits your site for one reason: to check you can deliver, and at what scale. Content to plan for:
| Content | What it must show | Weight in the decision |
|---|---|---|
| Case studies | Project, client, location, number of boreholes, year | Very high |
| Method pages | Cable percussion and rotary boreholes, CPT, pressuremeter, lab testing | High |
| Accreditations | UKAS lab accreditation, ISO 9001, CHAS or Constructionline | High |
| Team and qualifications | Chartered engineers, RoGEP registration, engineering geologists | High |
| Sectors and regions | Residential, rail, infrastructure, London and South East | Medium |
| Downloadable capability statement | Summary ready to attach to an internal memo | Medium to high |
| Enquiry form | Project type, footprint, programme, attachments | High for conversion |
A good method page explains in 300 to 500 words what the test measures, when it is useful (basement excavations in London Clay, piled foundations near the Thames, contaminated brownfield sites) and what the client receives. That is also the content that ranks for searches such as site investigation London or CPT testing South East.
What does the site cost in 2026?
| Package | 2026 price (GBP, excl. VAT) | Pages | Included | Lead time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | 12,000 | 15 pages | Custom design, 8 case studies, 4 method pages, enquiry form | 5 weeks |
| Reference | 16,500 | 20 pages | 15 filterable case studies, 6 method pages, capability PDF | 6 weeks |
| Premium | 22,000 | 25 pages | 25 case studies on a map, 8 method pages, client document area, advanced SEO | 7 to 8 weeks |
| Additional technical writing | 450 per page | 1 page | Written from your reports, signed off by your engineer | Within schedule |
| Site photography | 1,200 to 2,200 | Option | 1 to 2 days on live sites | 1 week |
| Maintenance and hosting | 150 to 400/month | Ongoing | Security, backups, adding new projects | Monthly |
For firms bidding on public frameworks, an accessible site (WCAG 2.2 AA) and clear quality, health and safety and environmental policies are increasingly checked during supplier assessment.
Mini case study
Emma, technical director of a London geotechnical consultancy (14 staff, 2 drilling rigs, UKAS-accredited lab), chooses the Reference package at 16,500 GBP with 12 case studies. Before the site, she received about 2 tender invitations a month, mostly through word of mouth. Six months after launch she receives 5, including a residential developer in Stratford commissioning an 18-borehole investigation billed at 68,000 GBP. At a 25% net margin, this one contract yields 17,000 GBP, slightly more than the full cost of the site.
FAQ
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Should we name our clients?
Yes, with their consent, because anonymous case studies convince far less. For confidential clients, state the structure type, borough and test volume, for example 10-storey residential, Southwark, 12 CPTs.
How many case studies do we need at launch?
Aim for 8 to 12 detailed case studies. Adding 1 to 2 a month, included in a 400 GBP maintenance plan, then keeps the site current.
Can the site help us win tenders?
It does not replace the bid, but evaluators use it to check capability. An up-to-date capability statement and dated case studies reduce clarification requests.
Should we show UKAS schedules on the site?
Yes, link to your UKAS schedule of accreditation and list the accredited tests. Buyers on infrastructure frameworks often check this before shortlisting.
How long before the site ranks on Google?
Indexing takes days, but ranking for site investigation London takes 3 to 6 months in this competitive market. Method pages speed this up because few competitors publish them in depth.
Let's scope your project. Send us your key projects and the tests you deliver: we price your site between 12,000 and 22,000 GBP, delivered in about 6 weeks. Detailed quote within 48 h. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
