Assessment of the potential impact of development on the archaeological resource is at the core of the service that Arch-Tech provides. Early identification of potential archaeological issues assists in the production of an efficient development strategy. All assessments take cognizance of current archaeological legislation and the requirements of the Statutory Authorities.

Archaeological Scoping Service
As a first step in any proposed project, Arch-Tech offers an Archaeological Scoping Service, which can be provided in advance of a proposed land purchase, Planning Application or development design. A scoping report will rapidly and cost-effectively indicate potentially significant archaeological impacts, through an analysis of the proposed works in the light of the contents of the Record of Monuments and Places and a brief survey of cartographic sources for the proposed site. The report will suggest likely future planning issues and set out a detailed proposal and timetable for their management.

Archaeological Assessments
Arch-Tech takes pride in producing comprehensive and considered Archaeological Impact Studies in response to planning requirements. A thorough approach to desktop studies allows the earliest possible identification of any potential archaeological issues. Where additional information is required, assessments can incorporate results from Geophysical Survey or Archaeological Test Excavation.