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Sydney Geotechnical provides standard AS 2870 residential site-classification reports from $750 for suitable projects. Every quotation is reviewed against the actual site, proposed development and information required by the footing designer, builder, certifier or council.
Clear pricing, appropriate scope
People often use “geotechnical report” or “soil test” to describe a residential AS 2870 site classification. For a suitable new home, extension, addition or granny flat, this standard residential reporting scope starts from $750.
The report is based on a project-specific field assessment and engineering interpretation. The quotation confirms investigation requirements, deliverables and any limitations before work begins.
Choose the right report
The correct scope depends on the engineering questions—not only the name used by the person requesting the report.
Site classification for suitable new homes, extensions, additions and secondary dwellings. It considers the investigated soil profile, expected moisture-related movement and relevant Class P conditions.
Site classification from $750 →For foundations, basements, excavations, retaining walls, earthworks, pavements, piling or other questions requiring broader subsurface information and engineering recommendations.
Request a fixed-fee investigation quote →The exact approval request is reviewed first. A standard classification may be sufficient for some residential matters, while slope, excavation or stability questions need a different scope.
Review DA and CDC support →Standard report inclusions
The agreed scope commonly includes site observations, subsurface investigation, soil description and an AS 2870 site classification for the proposed residential works.
Relevant bearing or foundation information may also be provided where it can be responsibly assessed from the agreed investigation. Additional investigation is recommended where deeper piling parameters, groundwater, excavation or complex foundation questions cannot be supported by the standard scope.
Frequently asked
We confirm the appropriate scope and fixed fee before arranging fieldwork.
The $750 starting price applies to suitable standard AS 2870 residential site-classification reports. The final fixed fee depends on the proposed development, access, required investigation depth, site conditions and whether laboratory testing is needed.
No. Broader investigations for basements, slopes, retaining walls, piling, commercial development, significant excavation, groundwater or other project-specific design questions require a separately defined scope and quotation.
Relevant bearing or foundation information may be included where it can be responsibly assessed within the agreed investigation scope. Deeper piling parameters or complex foundation advice may require additional investigation and a broader report.
A same-day or 24-hour report option may be available after fieldwork for suitable site-classification scopes when confirmed before booking. It remains subject to availability, site conditions and any required laboratory testing.
Send the site address, proposed development, current plans, survey if available, access photos and the exact request from your builder, engineer, council or certifier.
Need a geotechnical report in Sydney?
Send the site address, proposed works, plans and the exact report request. Sydney Geotechnical will confirm whether the standard $750 scope is suitable or recommend the necessary alternative.