About Grounded Environmental | Contaminated Land & Remediation Specialists in Taunton, Somerset
OVER 40 YEARS
experience in remediation contracting and project delivery
A contractor’s mindset. A specialist’s expertise.
Grounded Environmental was established to bridge the gap between consultancy and remediation contracting.
Too often, remediation strategies are developed in isolation from how works are actually delivered. The result is inefficiency, cost escalation and avoidable risk on site.
We take a different approach.
With over 40 years’ experience in remediation contracting and project delivery, we combine technical understanding with practical execution. We don’t just design solutions — we deliver them giving you compliance and commercial certainty.
That means fewer handovers, clearer accountability and better outcomes for your project.
Whether supporting a residential development in Somerset, a brownfield regeneration project in Devon or complex land remediation works across the South West, our focus remains the same: practical solutions that work on site.
Our Approach
Delivery-led
Solutions designed for practical implementation on live construction and development sites — not just regulatory approval.
Accountable
A single team supporting contaminated land projects from strategy and planning through to remediation delivery and validation.
Proportionate
Balanced, risk-based remediation solutions without unnecessary scope or over-engineering.
Commercially Focused
Aligned with project programme, budget, buildability and delivery risk at every stage.
Who we work with
Developers
Main contractors & groundworks subcontractors
Land agents
Landowners & Promoters
Commercial & industrial clients
We’re most effective where ground risk is complex, the programme is critical and delivery needs to be right first time.
Our Leadership
Steve Dyke
Founder/Director
BSc MCIOB MCIWM WAMITAB (CoTC)
Steve brings extensive experience in contaminated land remediation, enabling works and environmental project delivery, with a practical contracting background that underpins Grounded Environmental’s delivery-led approach.
Hayden Ventham
Director
BSc PGDip NEBOSH WAMITAB (CoTC)
With over 25 years in environmental management and remediation contracting and a portfolio of more than 500 successfully remediated sites, An experienced Environmental Director, Hayden brings a wealth of experience to Grounded and delivers practical, compliant, and commercially sound solutions for both residential and commercial developments. His focus being on the complex technical and legislative requirements of remediation work and combined with a contracting background, he delivers robust, practical and efficient advice and site solutions for our clients.
Contaminated land remediation specialists serving Somerset, Devon, Dorset & Cornwall
From remediation strategy through to on-site delivery and validation, we help clients manage environmental risk, maintain programme certainty and keep projects moving.
Get in touch with Grounded Environmental to discuss practical, delivery-led contaminated land remediation support for your next development or infrastructure project across Somerset, Devon, Dorset, Cornwall and the wider South West.
Complete an Enquiry Form
Send over a few details about your project or site enquiry and Steve or Hayden will get back to you within 1 working day.
Speak to Us
01823 746214
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Call us Monday–Friday, 8am–6pm.
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