FULL GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES ACROSS
SYDNEY AND REGIONAL NSW
SERVICES
SITE CLASSIFICATIONS
As part of the building permit application process for residential houses, generally a Site Classification is required. The purpose of a Site Classification is to classify the reactivity of a building site in accordance with AS 2870 “Residential Slabs and Footings”
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATIONS
A more comprehensive report generally dealing with excavations which extend beyond 1 m depth. The report provides surface and subsurface conditions, guidance and recommendations relating to the proposed works.
FOOTING INSPECTIONS
Footing Inspections include shallow and deep excavations, proof rolls or piling inspections. A general requirement of signoffs and approvals of civil and engineering works. Other cases may be hold points in ongoing civil constructions.
ACID SULFATE SOILS
The object of this assessment is to determine the potential and risk of the presence of Acid Sulfate Soils (ASS) on site in accordance with the NSW Acid Sulfate Soil Management Advisory Committee 1998 ‘The Acid Sulfate Soils Manual’ and to determine if an ASS Management Plan is required.
BASEMENT INVESTIGATIONS
Common developments may be residential apartments, new residential builds or alterations and additions involving deep excavation works.
SALINITY SOILS
Concentrations of salt and certain kinds of salt can affect the lifespan of materials such as bitumen, concrete, masonry and metal. This means any development can be affected if the site is identified to be at risk of saline soils, in particular large areas of Western Sydney.
LANDSLIDE RISK ASSESSMENTS
The Landslide Risk Assessment (LRA) aims to determine the risks associated with the construction process in relation to the risk to property and human life. This report is produced in accordance with AGS 2007 – ‘Australian Geomechanics Society’s Guidelines for Landslide Risk Management'.
DRILLING
We own and operate our own 4WD ute-mounted rig with 90mm solid flight augers up to 9m depth.
Drilling hire, soil sampling, bore hole logs.
CONTAMINATION
Soil validation services including:
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Waste Classification including Excavated Natural Material (ENM) and Virgin Excavated Natural Material (VENM)
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Phase 1 Assessments
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Phase 2 Assessments
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Remedial Action Plans (RAP)
ABOUT
Sydney Geotech Consultancy is an established geotechnical business situated in Western Sydney. We are a specialist consultancy providing engineering services focusing on geotechnical and contamination matters for residential, commercial and civil construction.
Our business has over 15 years’ experience providing specialised geotechnical advice to clients both within the Sydney Basin and regional NSW. Being a boutique consultancy, it allows us to work closely with our clients to provide practical and cost-effective solutions within a timely matter in order to reduce unnecessary delays for your project timeline.