Transforming soil investigation data into safe, cost-effective, and durable foundation systems for any project scale.
At Geotest Engineering PVT. LTD., our Foundation Consultancy services bridge the gap between geotechnical investigation and actual foundation design.
With over 22 years of experience, an ISO 9001:2015 certified process, and extensive expertise in soil-structure interaction, we help our clients select and execute the most suitable foundation systems for their projects — ensuring stability, economy, and compliance.
Our consultancy covers every stage — from verifying soil data to recommending ground improvement techniques — to guarantee that your foundation will perform safely and efficiently for decades.
Purpose: Determine the maximum load the soil can safely support without excessive settlement or failure.
Approach: Incorporates lab data, in-situ test results, groundwater conditions, and load characteristics.
Applications: All types of foundation systems — shallow and deep.
Purpose: Estimate short-term and long-term settlements to prevent structural damage.
Methods: Elastic settlement calculation, consolidation theory, empirical correlations.
Deliverables: Acceptable vs. predicted settlement charts, recommendations for mitigation.
Purpose: Assess the stability of slopes, embankments, dam faces, retaining walls, and excavations.
Tools: Limit equilibrium methods, numerical modelling (if needed).
Deliverables: Factor of safety values, slope geometry and support design suggestions.
Purpose: Independent review of geotechnical reports prepared by third parties.
Scope: Verify compliance with project specs, applicable codes, and practical constructability.
Benefit: Avoid costly design errors or oversights before construction begins.
Techniques: Cement and chemical grouting, soil stabilization, preloading with vertical drains, vibro-compaction, stone columns.
Applications: Weak, loose, or collapsible soils; liquefaction zones; foundation retrofit projects.
Work alongside structural engineers to finalize foundation drawings incorporating all geotechnical parameters.
Recommend optimal foundation type: isolated footings, raft foundations, pile foundations, well foundations, etc.
Highways, bridges, and flyovers
Industrial complexes and manufacturing units
Power plants and transmission towers
Commercial buildings and high-rises
Hydraulic structures — dams, reservoirs, retaining walls
Housing developments
Data Review: Study geotechnical reports, site conditions, and load requirements.
Analysis: Perform bearing capacity, settlement, and stability analyses as required.
Concept Foundation Options: Consider technical, safety, and economic factors.
Recommendations: Select the most suitable foundation type and design details.
Design Support: Provide specifications, drawings, and design notes.
On-Site Assistance: Oversee foundation-related activities when required.
IS Codes for Foundations & Soil Testing
AASHTO, IRC for highway projects
ASTM & BS standards where applicable
Foundation design notes
Bearing capacity and settlement calculations
Slope stability reports and diagrams
Ground improvement method statements
Peer review reports for third-party soil tests
Deep technical expertise from B.Tech & M.Tech geotechnical engineers
Integrated approach combining investigation, testing, and design
Proven solutions for complex soil and terrain conditions
ISO-certified processes ensuring high accuracy
Nationwide consultancy experience on 2,000+ projects