About Us

Smolders Geotechnical delivers the highest quality Geotechnical Services throughout Victoria, with particular expertise and focus on the Eastern and Outer Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne, Yarra Ranges and Metropolitan Areas. Smolders Geotechnical are specialists in soil testing and geotechnical investigations, delivering a professional and reliable service. We service both the commercial and residential sector, including small tests for home renovators to high volume builders. We can provide soil tests and reports for houses, subdivisions, unit developments, extensions, pools and decks.

Smolders Geotechnical delivers a quality professional service with fast results so you can get on with your project with confidence, knowing that you are compliant with all requirements.

We own and operate a wide range of geotechnical equipment including a large HMD Drill rig, Rockmaster Drill rigs, Tracked Tight Access drilling rig, and hand held gear – tight or restricted access is no problem.

Smolders Geotechnical is fully covered by Public Liability & Professional Indemnity Insurance and comply with all relevant Australian Standards for your protection and peace of mind. We also meet council requirements for planning permits. We are members of the Foundations and Footing Society Victoria, Australian Geomechanics Society, and the Australian Institute of Geoscientists.

We deliver superior service and expert advice.

Our services include:

• Soil testing / Site Classification Reports
• Geotechnical Assessment and Landslip Risk Assessments to meet council requirements for Erosion Management Overlays (EMO)
• Full Geotechnical Site Investigations
• Basement investigations
• Footing Probes
• Land Capability Assessments (LCA)
• Geotechnical drilling
• Bushfire Attack Levels (BAL)
• Wind Load Ratings (WLR)

Contact the Smolders Geotechnical team today to discuss your requirements and receive a fully comprehensive quote.