Soil Testing Sandringham

Comprehensive Soil Testing & Footing Recommendations

At Smolders Geotechnical, we offer thorough soil testing reports specifically designed to meet all your building permit requirements. With over 30 years of experience, our highly qualified team ensures you receive expert recommendations, supported by state-of-the-art testing and drilling equipment.

If you’re planning a project in Sandringham, our expertise in soil testing and footing recommendations tailored to your site is here to guide you.

Smolders Geotechnical stands out due to our expert team of skilled geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists who personally manage every project. We carry Professional Indemnity and Public Liability insurance, ensuring complete peace of mind throughout the process. With extensive experience across both residential and commercial sectors, we have successfully handled projects of all scales and complexities. To address varying site conditions, we utilize a diverse range of specialized drilling rigs and testing tools, ensuring each site’s specific needs are met with precision.

As active members of the Foundations and Footing Society Victoria, the Australian Geomechanics Society, and the Australian Institute of Geoscientists, we uphold the highest industry standards. Our clients can always rely on us for responsive, thorough, and quality-driven service, even on challenging or tight-access sites.

We cater to a wide range of development projects, including extensions, new dwellings, unit developments, upper storey additions, sheds, garages, pools, retaining walls, decks, fences, and dual occupancy projects. Regardless of your project type, we are equipped to handle all soil testing needs to ensure a strong foundation.

Our equipment lineup is comprehensive, featuring hand-held augers and push tubes for walk-in access, tight-access tracked rigs for spaces as narrow as 800mm, and small trailer-mounted rigs suitable for low-headroom environments. For larger sites, we have 4×4 Landcruiser-mounted rigs that can drill to depths of up to 10 meters, as well as 4×4 truck-mounted rigs capable of deeper soil testing. This range of equipment allows us to efficiently service various site conditions and project requirements.

Kickstart your project with Smolders Geotechnical’s industry-leading soil testing and footing recommendations. Contact us today to schedule your site inspection and ensure your build begins on solid ground.