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The main cost drivers
- Site access — tight backyards may need hand augers or small track rigs
- Number and depth of boreholes or test pits
- Rock or groundwater that needs coring or monitoring
- Laboratory testing such as reactivity, CBR and strength tests
- In-situ testing such as DCP, SPT or plate load tests
- The complexity of the report and design advice required
Why a cheaper scope can cost more
Too few boreholes leave the designer guessing, which usually means conservative footings or surprises during construction.
How to get an accurate quote
Send the site address, proposed development, approximate building loads and any previous reports. We will recommend a scope that fits the risk.
Need a site-specific assessment?
We inspect homes across Brisbane, Gold Coast, Logan, Ipswich, Moreton Bay and South East Queensland.