Before any building design is finalised it is generally a requirement and also good to know that the soil conditions are like under the surface. With some sites it may already be known, however in the majority of cases specific testing must be carried out.
What are they looking for?
By drilling below the surface and taking core samples the Geo technical consultant can determine the bearing pressure of the soil (how well it can support weight), the permeability of the soil (how well it drains) and the soil types through the layers (sand, clay, gravel, rock).
This information is then used by your structural engineer to determine the footing size and type for the building and for unserviced sites (those requiring on site waste water disposal), the required system size and type to take and treat all kitchen, bathroom and toilet waste water.
Review listed Soil Testing consultants below
GES Geo-Environmental Solutions
Contact Person/Consultant: John-Paul Cumming
Contact Person/Consultants Phone: 03 6223 1839 ·
Location: 86 Queen Street Sandy Bay
Category: Soil Testing, Waste Water Design
Services Offered:
Service Area: Central Tasmania, North East Tasmania, North West Tasmania, Southern Tasmania, Statewide Tasmania
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Rock Solid Geotechnics Pty Ltd
Contact Person/Consultant: Peter HoftoContact Person/Consultants Phone: 0417 960 769 ·
Location: Lewisham Tasmania
Category: Soil Testing, Waste Water Design
Services Offered: Soil Testing and Waste Water Design
Service Area: Southern Tasmania
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Statewide Geotechnics
Contact Person/Consultants Phone: Drew Bedelph · 0499 498 337 ·Location: Hobart
Service Area: Central Tasmania, North East Tasmania, North West Tasmania, Southern Tasmania, Statewide Tasmania
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