Residential
Know the ground before development begins
Accurate testing. Accurate reporting.
20+
Years of experience
15,000+
Projects completed
Residential projects we support
Land Subdivision
Ground investigations, environmental assessment and lot classification across staged residential estates and growth corridors.
Townhouse Developments
Site data for footing, retaining, drainage and earthworks decisions across medium-density residential sites.
Apartment Projects
Drilling, rock coring, groundwater assessment and monitoring for apartments, basements and piled foundations.
Volume Housing
Efficient site classification and testing across multiple lots, supported by owned equipment and laboratory capacity.
Individual Dwellings
Site classification and soil testing to support footing design and building permit requirements.
Residential Earthworks
Level 1 and Level 2 supervision, compaction testing and reporting during bulk earthworks and lot filling.
One team across the residential development cycle
Frequently Asked Questions
Complete the investigation during acquisition or feasibility where possible. Early results can identify filled ground, rock, groundwater or contamination before the development layout and footing strategy are locked.
Yes. Our owned drill rigs and Dynamic Cone Penetrometers allow multiple lots to be investigated efficiently through coordinated mobilisation and reporting programs.
Level 1 includes full-time earthworks supervision, advice, testing and daily reporting. Level 2 provides testing without continuous supervision of the earthworks process.
If land was formerly used for agricultural, industrial or commercial purposes it may require a preliminary site investigation to identify potential contamination risks before residential development, acquisition or planning approval.
Yes. Geotesta can work within the consultant’s scope or be engaged directly by the developer, builder or property owner.