Asset owners

Infrastructure Owners & Operators

Protect asset decisions with evidence of ground conditions

Ground conditions can affect roads, rail infrastructure, tunnels, bridges, water assets and public facilities throughout their lifecycle. Geotesta helps asset owners investigate defects, plan upgrades, verify construction and monitor performance, providing reliable evidence to support maintenance, renewal and risk-management decisions.
Supporting smarter property development decisions

Identify the cause before treating it

Settlement, pavement distress, slope movement, water in the ground and ageing foundations can produce similar visible symptoms. Taking action on the symptom without understanding the ground will often lead to repeated repairs or excessive scope.

Geotesta combines investigations, pavement testing, drilling, laboratory analysis and monitoring to define what is happening and why. This information allows asset teams to prioritise work, develop repair strategies and confirm performance after intervention.

One partner across your project

Condition Assessment

Targeted investigation and testing identify the ground, pavement, groundwater and foundation conditions affecting asset performance.

Maintenance, Renewals or Upgrades

Geotesta's design-stage investigations and laboratory testing provide reliable data to support asset strengthening, duplication, replacement and capacity upgrades.

Construction and Monitoring

Geotesta provides construction supervision, compaction testing, pile testing and instrumentation to support successful delivery around operating assets.

Create evidence for maintenance and renewal decisions

Geotechnical Investigation

Investigation of soil, rock, fill and groundwater to define the ground conditions your design, budget and program depend on.

Geotechnical Site Investigations

Phased site investigation that replaces guesswork with validated ground data, giving your project team recommendations they can design and build on.

Detailed Site Investigation (DSI)

Sampling and analysis that define what contaminants are present, where they sit and how far they extend.

Preliminary Site Investigation (PSI)

A desktop and site review that identifies whether contamination may be present and whether further assessment is needed.

Drilling and Rock Coring

Borehole drilling and rock coring that recover soil and rock samples from depth for engineering logging and testing.

Soil & Rock Testing

Laboratory testing that turns recovered soil and rock samples into reliable strength, movement, permeability and compaction parameters.

Hydrogeological Assessments

Assessment of how groundwater occurs and moves beneath your site, and what that means for development, excavation and dewatering.
In-situ Testing (Pressuremeter and specialty testing)

In-situ Testing (Pressuremeter and specialty testing)

Pressuremeter and other specialised in-situ tests that measure how soil and rock behave in place.

Site Classification (Residential, Commercial & Industrial)

Assessment of geology, soil behaviour and site characteristics to produce a clear classification and practical advice on next steps.

Pile Testing and Piling Supervision

Supervision during pile installation and integrity testing afterwards, giving deep foundation works verified oversight from start to finish.

Compaction Control & Ground Preparation Supervision

On-site supervision and density testing of earthworks, confirming fill and subgrade are compacted to specification before construction continues.
Road Pavement Investigations

Road Pavement Investigations

Layer-by-layer assessment of pavement and subgrade condition, so maintenance, rehabilitation or reconstruction targets the real problem.
Earth Retention & Soil Stability Solutions

Earth Retention & Soil Stability Solutions

Investigation of ground conditions and slope geometry to flag instability early and recommend practical retention or stabilisation.
Numerical Analysis

Numerical Analysis

Geotechnical modelling that tests how your design responds to load, excavation and groundwater before construction begins.

Geotechnical Inspection and Supervision

On-site inspection and supervision that verifies ground conditions, earthworks and foundations meet design and specification during construction.

Soil Index Properties Testing

NATA-accredited index testing that measures particle size, plasticity, moisture, pH and density to show how soils will behave on site.

Aggregate Testing

NATA-accredited laboratory testing of aggregates, crushed rock and source rock to confirm particle size, material characteristics and specification compliance.

Environmental Due Diligence

A review of site history and available evidence so you understand contamination risk before committing to a purchase.
Waste Classification

Waste Classification

Sampling and laboratory analysis that determine how excavated material must be managed, reused or disposed of.
Sodic Soil Assessments and Management Plans

Sodic Soil Assessments and Management Plans

Testing that identifies dispersive soils and sets out how to manage erosion, runoff and downstream impacts during development.
Underground Petroleum Storage System (UPSS) and Underground Storage Tank (UST) Assessments

Underground Petroleum Storage System (UPSS) and Underground Storage Tank (UST) Assessments

Investigation of suspected or known petroleum impacts from buried fuel tanks, defining the extent and the action required.

Groundwater Well Installation and Monitoring

Installation and monitoring of groundwater wells that define water levels, quality and movement beneath your site.
Tunnel Instrumentation and Monitoring

Tunnel Instrumentation and Monitoring

Instrumentation and monitoring for tunnelling that tracks ground movement and structural response as works progress underground.
Geotechnical Instrumentation

Geotechnical Instrumentation

Installation and monitoring of geotechnical instrumentation that measures ground movement, load and groundwater so changes are detected early.
Environmental Instrumentation

Environmental Instrumentation

Installation and monitoring of environmental instrumentation that tracks groundwater, ground gas and site conditions across the life of your project.

Mining Instrumentation

Instrumentation for mine sites that measures ground behaviour as excavation advances, comparing actual conditions against predictions to flag emerging trends.

Cloud-Based Real-Time Data Collection

Automated, cloud-based monitoring that captures more frequent readings than manual checks and makes site data available for offsite review between visits.
Why Clients Choose Geotesta

20+ years. 15,000+ projects. One team

Geotesta brings geotechnical, environmental, laboratory and monitoring specialists together under one roof, reducing handovers and delays from third parties. Clear reporting turns that combined evidence into practical solutions for your asset decisions.

Reduce Project Risk

Identify potential ground issues early to minimise costly surprises, delays and design changes.

Keep Projects Moving

Fast investigations, responsive site attendance and timely reporting help maintain project timelines.

Build with Confidence

Accurate practical engineering advice support informed decisions from planning through construction.

Trusted Technical Expertise

Benefit from NATA-accredited laboratory testing, experienced engineers and reliable Australia-wide support.

Accreditations

Trusted. Certified. Backed by Industry Leaders.

Fast report turnaround sets Geotesta apart, giving your team the evidence needed to keep decisions and projects moving. You will receive an obligation-free, transparent quote with the scope, costs and expected delivery timeframe clearly defined. NATA-accredited laboratory testing, ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 certification, transport authority prequalification, supplier panel approval and relevant professional affiliations provide further confidence through procurement, technical review and regulatory scrutiny.

Queensland Government
V/Line
Australian Geomechanics Society
Engineers Australia
NATA Technical Competence
LGCA Approved Supplier
Local Government Procurement
Transport for NSW

Frequently Asked Questions

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Yes. Geotesta can identify and scope investigations into cracking, settlement, pavement distress, slope instability, groundwater issues and other ground-related conditions affecting the operation or performance of an existing asset.

Yes. Site access requirements, traffic management, rail possessions, shutdowns and other operational constraints can be considered when planning the deployment of personnel, equipment and field investigation methods.

Yes. Geotesta’s capabilities include pavement assessment and analytical modelling, DCP, LWD and FWD testing, limited pavement coring, sampling and laboratory testing as required.

Yes. Instrumentation can measure movement, including settlement and deformation, as well as groundwater levels, vibration and other relevant parameters. Where appropriate, monitoring systems can also provide remote data access and automated alerts.

Geotesta can prioritise mobilisation and deploy resources flexibly, subject to client requirements and site conditions. Expected attendance and reporting timeframes will be agreed during the scoping process.

Yes. Evidence gathered through investigation and monitoring can help define the problem, evaluate available options, justify the proposed scope and reduce uncertainty when estimating the costs and risks associated with asset renewal.

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