SOIL TESTING sandringham

Comprehensive Soil Testing & Footing Recommendations

At Smolders Geotechnical, we provide detailed soil testing reports tailored to meet all your building permit requirements. Our highly qualified team, with over 30 years of experience, ensures you receive expert recommendations backed by advanced testing and drilling equipment.

Are you commencing a project in Sandringham? We’re here to help with expert soil testing and footing recommendations specific to your site.

Why Choose Us?

• Expert Team: Our fully qualified geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists handle every project.
• Fully Insured: We hold Professional Indemnity and Public Liability insurance for your peace of mind.
• Diverse Experience: From residential to commercial developments, we’ve handled it all.
• Specialized Equipment: We own a range of drilling rigs and testing tools, perfectly suited for various site conditions.
• Trusted Members: We’re active members of the Foundations and Footing Society Victoria, Australian Geomechanics Society, and the Australian Institute of Geoscientists.
• Fast & Reliable Service: Count on us for responsive, thorough, and quality-driven service, even on difficult or tight-access sites.

Developments Requiring Soil Testing

• Extensions & New Dwellings
• Unit Developments
• Upper Storey Additions
• Sheds, Garages, & Pools
• Retaining Walls, Decks, & Fences
• Dual Occupancy Projects

Specialized Drilling & Testing Equipment

We offer a range of equipment to suit any site:

• Hand-held augers and push tubes for walk-in access.
• Tight-access tracked rigs for spaces as narrow as 800mm.
• Small trailer-mounted rigs for low-headroom environments.
• 4×4 Landcruiser-mounted rigs for drive-on sites, capable of drilling to depths of 10m.
• 4×4 truck-mounted rigs for deeper soil testing on larger sites.

Get the Best Outcome for Your Build

Start your project off right with Smolders Geotechnical’s industry-leading soil testing and footing recommendations. Contact us today to schedule your site inspection.