Soil reactivity & movement
How much the ground swells and shrinks with moisture. Highly reactive clay is one of the most common and costly surprises for home buyers.
Pre-Purchase Inspections
Know what’s beneath
before you commit.
Buying a home or a block is one of the biggest decisions you will make. A pre-purchase geotechnical inspection tells you whether the ground is sound, before you sign, so a costly surprise does not become your problem after settlement.
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Before you buy
Why It Matters
The most expensive
problems are the
ones you cannot see.
Reactive clay, uncontrolled fill, a high water table, or old contamination will not show up in a building inspection or an open home. But any one of them can add tens of thousands to a build, or turn a dream block into a money pit.
We look at the one thing everyone else skips: the ground itself. So you can make an offer with clear eyes, or walk away with none of the regret.
Testing the ground before you buy
What We Check
Everything the
ground is hiding.
Fill, stability & slope
Whether the block has been filled, how stable it is, and what sloping or retaining conditions mean for building and cost.
Bearing capacity
Whether the ground can actually support what you or a future owner plan to build, and what footing type that will require.
Groundwater & drainage
Signs of a high water table or drainage issues that can lead to damp, movement, and expensive fixes down the track.
Contamination indicators
Early flags for contaminated or filled ground, so you are not left with a clean-up bill after settlement.
A plain-English verdict
A clear read on what the ground means for your purchase, your build budget, and your negotiating position, before you sign.
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Peace Of Mind
One report can save you tens of thousands, or a purchase you would regret.
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The peace of mind
is worth everything.
Google Review
“We were about to make an offer on a block that looked perfect. Momentum found deep uncontrolled fill that would have added tens of thousands to the build. That report paid for itself a hundred times over.”
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Rebecca T.
Home buyer, Camden
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