Soil Testing Services – Comprehensive Solutions for Your Project

At GEOCIVIL, we provide a full range of soil testing services to ensure accurate assessments and data for your project’s foundation and ground stability. Our IANZ-accredited laboratory delivers precise and reliable soil testing results, meeting the highest standards for geotechnical investigations across New Zealand. With over 40 years of experience, GEOCIVIL is your trusted partner for soil testing, helping you reduce risks and optimise project outcomes.

Our Soil Testing Services Include:

  • Water Content: Determining the moisture content in soil is critical for compaction and material stability.
  • Atterberg Limits: Evaluates the liquid limit, plastic limit, and plasticity index of soil, essential for soil classification and behaviour under moisture changes.
  • Linear Shrinkage: Measures the shrinkage of soil, which is vital for assessing risks related to soil volume changes.
  • Shrink-Swell Index: Assesses soil expansiveness to predict swelling and shrinking, helping you meet New Zealand building code requirements.
  • Solid Density: Determines the density of soil particles, essential for understanding soil compaction and stability.
  • Particle Size Distribution (PSD): Analyzes soil particle size to ensure that materials meet project specifications for grading and compaction.
  • Full Hydro & PSD: Provides a more comprehensive analysis for both fine and coarse particle size distribution.
  • Compaction Testing (Standard, Heavy, and Vibrating Hammer): Ensures proper compaction for various soil types, critical for roads, embankments, and foundation works.
  • California Bearing Ratio (CBR): Measures the strength of soils used in subgrades, ensuring the pavement or road base is built on strong foundations.
  • pH Testing: Evaluates the soil’s acidity or alkalinity, crucial for ensuring the soil’s compatibility with construction materials and plant life.
  • Direct Shear Test: Determines the shear strength of soil under loading conditions, which is vital for foundation and slope stability.
  • Unconfined Compressive Strength (UCS): Tests the compressive strength of cohesive soils, ensuring they can support the loads applied by construction.
  • Consolidation Testing: Analyzes soil settlement under loading, helping predict long-term settlement behaviour for building and infrastructure projects.

Why Choose GEOCIVIL for Soil Testing?

  • IANZ Accreditation: Our lab is IANZ-accredited, ensuring the highest standards for accuracy and reliability in testing.
  • Comprehensive Data: We provide a wide range of soil tests that offer essential data for design and construction, helping to ensure your project’s success.
  • Cost and Time Efficiency: Accurate soil testing can prevent costly issues during construction, saving time and resources.

Complementary Services:

In addition to soil testing, we offer a range of complementary services to give you a full picture of your site conditions:

  • Light Weight Deflectometer (LWD)
  • Dynamic Cone Penetration Test (DCP)
  • Nuclear Densometer Measurement (NDM)
  • Plasticity Index, Hand Auger, and Shear Vane Testing

Contact Us

For more information on our Soil Testing Services or to schedule testing for your project, contact GEOCIVIL today. We’re here to provide you with the reliable data and insights needed to ensure your project’s success.