Excellence In Soil Engineering

Comprehensive Geotechnical Engineering Services

Geotechnical solutions for residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects, from soil testing and site investigations to slope stability, foundation design, and earthworks control across Bay of Plenty, Waikato, and Wellington regions.

30+ Years’ Experience

Proven geotechnical expertise built over three decades of investigations, design, and consulting across New Zealand and internationally.

Central & Lower North Island Coverage

Reliable service spanning the Bay of Plenty, Waikato, Manawatū, Hawke’s Bay, and Wellington regions.

Standardised Project Pricing

Clear, consistent pricing across all foundation investigations — making it easier to plan, budget, and move forward with confidence.

Specialist Geotechnical Solutions

Dedicated, data-driven analysis and consulting delivering accurate insights tailored to your site and project requirements.

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Expertise

SOIL-ENG LTD is a multifaceted geotechnical engineering company with over 30 years’ experience in site investigation, in-situ testing, sampling, ground modelling, and preparing soils reports for resource and building consents. We’ve worked with a wide range of clients around the world, consistently delivering excellent service and completing projects on time and on budget.

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Why Choose Soil Eng

With over 30 years of proven experience in geotechnical, hydrological, and structural engineering, Soil Eng delivers clarity and confidence at every stage of land development.

 

Our multidisciplinary team has led investigations and designs across New Zealand and internationally, helping clients achieve efficient, cost-effective results built on solid data.

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Choose Soil Eng

We operate throughout the Bay of Plenty & Waikato, right down to Wellington. No job is too small or too big for us.

We’re ready to support your next development

Dedicated Geotechnical
Engineering Experts

Soil Eng is committed to providing accurate and reliable geotechnical services to ensure the suitability and longevity of civil and structural works.

We always try to go the extra mile, having seen first-hand the significant construction cost reductions that comprehensive investigations can facilitate at the design stage.

 

With 30+ years of professional geotechnical engineering and design experience in New Zealand and internationally, Soil Eng can help ensure your private, commercial or industrial projects are a success.

 

We look forward to speaking with you.

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Alwyn Strauss, Pr.Eng (NAM)

Owner / Director

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Detailed soil logging and sample recording performed by Soil Engineering Ltd.

Expert geotechnical engineering results

Frequently Asked Questions

A geotechnical investigation assesses the physical and engineering properties of the soil, rock, and groundwater beneath a site. This helps determine how suitable the ground is for construction and guides safe, cost-effective foundation design.

 

Timeframes vary depending on the project size and testing scope. Most standard site investigations and laboratory tests are completed within one to three weeks.

 

Soil Eng proudly serves the Bay of Plenty, Tauranga, Hamilton, Waikato, and Wellington regions.

 

We provide a wide range of reports, including site investigation reports, engineering soil reports, liquefaction and slope stability assessments, due diligence reports, and ground model developments for building and resource consent applications.

 

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Why Work With Us?

In-Depth Local Knowledge

With a catalogue of successful projects around the country, our team has a comprehensive understanding of New Zealand geology and its geotechnical consequences.

Detailed rock core samples showing natural stratification for geotechnical evaluation on North Island development sites.

Decades of
Experience

With 30+ years professional geotechnical engineering and design experience in New Zealand and internationally, we will help ensure your private, commercial or industrial projects are a success.

Freshly excavated soil test pits showing layered ground composition for geotechnical investigation by Soil Engineering Ltd in New Zealand.

Quality-Driven Approach

Soil Eng are dedicated to client service and delivering projects on time and within budget. Efficiency, honesty and integrity underpin every investigation, report and recommendation.

Close-up of iron-rich clay soil sample collected during ground testing for geotechnical analysis across the Bay of Plenty and Waikato regions.

Trusted Partner

Why Work With Us?

In-Depth Local Knowledge

With a catalogue of successful projects around the country, our team has a comprehensive understanding of New Zealand geology and its geotechnical consequences.

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Series of soil test pits showing different ground layers for geotechnical investigation in the Bay of Plenty and wider North Island.

Decades of Experience

With 30+ years professional geotechnical engineering and design experience in New Zealand and internationally, we will help ensure your private, commercial or industrial projects are a success.

Quality-Driven Approach

Soil Eng are dedicated to client service and delivering projects on time and within budget. Efficiency, honesty and integrity underpin every investigation, report and recommendation.

lose-up of iron-rich clay soil sample collected for geotechnical analysis by Soil Engineering Ltd.

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Hear From Our Clients

We value our client relationships and work diligently to achieve the best outcomes for projects and properties.

Our feedback speaks for itself:

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Alwyn and the team at soil eng did a full geotechnical report on our proposed subdivision. They were extremely knowledgeable and professional, and communication was very good. They completed the required report when promised and did it all at a reasonable price which we were more than happy to pay. I strongly recommend them if you’re looking to have geotech work done.
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Excellent communication and attention to detail. Alwyn and his team went the extra mile to ensure everything was accurate and provided solutions to issues if they arose. Would definitely use them again.
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Dutch Dale
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Good to deal with , and was quick with his work
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Myles McKeefry
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Alwyn was a pleasure to deal with. Extremely knowledgeable and helpful with our pre-consent requirements. He was always available and very prompt with queries. Highly recommended
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Phillip Aaron Hume
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Alwyn has Been fantastic to deal with throughout the geotech process. He was quick to respond and completed the report in a timely manner. I highly recommend Soil-Eng
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Vicki Jamieson
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Alwyn was very quick from the time we rung for a geotech report to the delivery of the report. We highly recommend Soil Eng. Thank you Alwyn 😊
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Margaret Gray
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Alwyn was extremely professional. Very helpful and thorough. Very prompt and I would highly recommend him.
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Maxwell Sedarat
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Alwyn did an excellent job. He has great communication and was very helpful during the process. I would definitely use Alwyn again for any future projects.
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John Sanderson
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Alywn was great to work with. He carried out a pre purchase liquifaction assessment and report on a very short timeframe to meet our deadline. Soil Eng was also the most cost effective option available. Excellent work thankyou.