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British Standard for Topsoil BS3882:2015

Introduction to the British Standard for Topsoil

The British Standard Specification for Topsoil, BS3882:2007, was revised in late 2015 with a new standard BS3882:2015 – Specification for Topsoil and requirements for use.

Rolawn has always endeavoured to provide customers with specific, relevant and authoritative information on its topsoils to enable them to make informed choices. With the introduction of the revised standard, Rolawn believes other suppliers will have to be as forthcoming, to enable customers to make an informed choice, based on like for like comparisons. It is important, however, to be aware that no one specification can be suitable for all landscape projects.

Rolawn welcomes the introduction of the revised standard, as it has been designed to drive suppliers, specifiers and users of topsoil, to take into account the intended use of the topsoil and ensure it is fit for purpose.

Product Images - Rolawn Veg & Fruit Topsoil planting in raised bed

Rolawn’s sampling protocol and analysis certificates have been updated in line with the requirements of the revised standard, with independent analysis including data regarding PTEs (potentially toxic elements) carried out by laboratories which are accredited to UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service) and MCERTS (Monitoring Certification Scheme).

Selecting the right topsoil

Rolawn’s range of market-leading topsoils are safe, fertile and horticulturally focused, offering a general purpose blended loam as well as a range of task-specific topsoils, each of which is blended with a particular horticultural purpose in mind. 

Find out more in our ‘Selecting the right topsoil' video.

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Further Information on the British Standard for Topsoil - BS3882:2015

Copies of BS3882:2015 are available from:

BSI Online Shop – shop.bsigroup.com
BSI Customer Services Department – Tel: 0345 086 9001

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Important update: Temporary 6.5% surcharge effective 7 April 

At Rolawn, we are committed to maintaining the high standards of quality and service our customers expect, so we want to be open with our customers about a change that will affect pricing from Tuesday 7th April. 

This decision has been taken in response to disruption to energy supplies, which has led to significant increases in wholesale prices, affecting not only fuel and fertiliser but also costs throughout our wider supply chain. As a business that relies heavily on fuel for both transport and operations, these sustained cost pressures have become increasingly difficult to absorb.  

While we have worked hard to mitigate the impact, the scale and pace of recent price increases have now exceeded what we can sustain internally, and we therefore need to recover a proportion of these externally driven increases. 

From Tuesday 7th April, a temporary 6.5% surcharge will apply to all products.  

We know that any increase in price is frustrating, particularly at a time when many businesses and households are already feeling under pressure. That is why we want to be clear that this is not a decision we have made lightly, and not one we wanted to make. It has been introduced solely to help offset unavoidable cost inflation and allow us to continue delivering the quality, reliability and service standards associated with Rolawn. 

We will continue to monitor market conditions closely and will review this surcharge as soon as circumstances allow, providing reasonable notice of any changes. We recognise that any price increase is unwelcome, but this step is necessary to ensure the continuity and reliability of our operations during a period of ongoing uncertainty. 

We remain committed to providing the quality, reliability and service standards you expect from Rolawn, and we truly appreciate your understanding and continued support. 

If you have any questions, please contact our customer support team who will be happy to help.