Entry № 001 — Introduction
North East · Est. 2026
Certainty,
unearthed.
NEAS delivers precise archaeological fieldwork and heritage solutions for the building and construction industry — clearing the path through planning with evidence, expertise and respect for what lies beneath.
04Core fieldwork services
CIfAStandards-led practice
100%People-first approach
UK·wideNorth East base, national reach
§ 01 · Who we are
A North East contractor built to move the planning process forward.
Archaeology shouldn't stall a development — it should de-risk it. We combine deep field experience with a clear grasp of the planning system, so consultancies, house builders and landowners can proceed with confidence.
2026Founded in the North East
4Specialist fieldwork services
UK·wideNational reach
5Values that guide every dig
§ 02 · What we do
Four services. One clear route through planning.
01 / WSI
Written Scheme of Investigation
The methodology that satisfies your planning condition — a clear, defensible plan agreed with the local planning authority before a spade breaks ground.
Read entry → 02 / TTETrial Trench Evaluation
Targeted trenching to test a site's archaeological potential — the evidence that shapes proportionate, cost-effective decisions for your development.
Read entry → 03 / SMSStrip, Map & Sample
Full open-area excavation. We strip, record and sample archaeological remains to discharge your condition and preserve the story by record.
Read entry → 04 / WBWatching Briefs
Archaeological monitoring of your groundworks. We're on site as you dig, ready to record anything of significance without holding up the programme.
Read entry →§ 03 · How it works
From planning condition to sign-off.
A transparent, staged approach that keeps your project — and your programme — moving.
Enquiry & scoping
Tell us about the site, the condition and the timescale. We assess the archaeological risk and set out the right approach.
Written Scheme of Investigation
We prepare and agree the WSI with your local planning authority — the blueprint every subsequent stage follows.
Fieldwork
Evaluation, excavation or monitoring — delivered safely, to CIfA standards, with clear communication throughout.
Reporting & discharge
A robust report of findings that discharges your condition and lets your development proceed with certainty.
§ 04 · Where we work
Rooted in the North East. Ready to travel.
The North East is our home ground and our specialism — but our team mobilises across the country wherever a project needs us. One point of contact, wherever the site.
- North East England — our core operating region
- National fieldwork by arrangement
- Support for consultancies, contractors & private clients
§ 05 · What we stand for
Five values. Every site, every stakeholder.
I.
Fairness
Treating staff, clients and stakeholders fairly builds the trust every good project runs on.
II.
Honesty
Straight answers, always — it's how we earn returning clients and keep great people.
III.
Professionalism
Everything to the highest CIfA standards, delivered safely and to the best of our ability.
IV.
Respect
We respect every stakeholder — and the heritage we uncover — and expect that respect returned.
V.
Prudence
Financially responsible, so we can offer cost-effective service and look after our team.
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§ 06 · Let's talk
Have a planning condition to discharge?
Send us the essentials and we'll come back with a clear, no-obligation quote — usually within one working day.