New Zealand is lucky to have such abundant water.
In a geotechnical context, it is essential to consider the ongoing impact of rainfall, nearby watercourses, and the water table on the feasibility and longevity of your land use scenario.
Hydrology and stormwater naturally fall within the scope of a Geotechnical Engineer’s expertise. This extends to watercourse erosion control, overland flow management, and rainwater collection and storage.
Proven geotechnical expertise built over three decades of investigations, design, and consulting across New Zealand and internationally.
Reliable service spanning the Bay of Plenty, Waikato, Manawatū, Hawke’s Bay, and Wellington regions.
Clear, consistent pricing across all foundation investigations, making it easier to plan, budget, and move forward with confidence.
Dedicated, data-driven analysis and consulting delivering accurate insights tailored to your site and project requirements.
Soil Eng are capable investigators and designers of hydrological systems and their control structures.
Design and assessment of efficient water pipe networks ensuring reliable distribution, flow control, and long-term system performance.
Accurate hydrological modelling and calculations to evaluate rainfall, runoff, and drainage impacts for safe, sustainable land development.
Precise surface runoff calculations to predict water flow, prevent flooding, and support effective drainage design across varied terrain.
Engineering design of erosion control structures that stabilise slopes, protect waterways, and prevent soil loss.
Specialist design of water hammer control structures protecting pipelines and systems from pressure surges, ensuring operational safety and reliability.
Comprehensive stormwater management design that reduces flooding risks, controls flow, and supports regulatory compliance across residential and commercial developments.
Efficient rainwater tank design and sizing for collection, storage, and reuse, promoting sustainable water management.
“Soil Eng provides expert water engineering solutions that help manage water flow, protect land, and ensure lasting results. We are proud to serve Tauranga, Hamilton, Wellington, and the wider Central and Lower North Island regions”
Alwyn Strauss, Director
Hydrology helps assess how water, through rainfall, runoff, and groundwater, affects ground stability, erosion, and long-term site performance.
Soil Eng offers services including stormwater design, runoff calculations, water pipe network design, erosion control, and rainwater storage solutions.
Poor stormwater management can lead to flooding, erosion, and structural issues, so proper design is essential to protect your site and ensure compliance.
Yes, Soil Eng designs tailored solutions for erosion control, overland flow management, and water infrastructure to suit your site conditions.
Soil Eng proudly services the Bay of Plenty, Tauranga, Hamilton, Waikato, Manawatū, Hawke’s Bay, and Wellington regions.
We value our client relationships and work diligently to achieve the best outcomes for projects and properties.
Our feedback speaks for itself:
Posted on Phillip Aaron HumeTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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-EngPosted on Vicki JamiesonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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 😊Posted on Margaret GrayTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Alwyn was extremely professional. Very helpful and thorough. Very prompt and I would highly recommend him.Posted on Maxwell SedaratTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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.Posted on John SandersonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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.Posted on Renei KeltTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Alwyn was great to work with, very efficient and he provided an excellent service to get our project underway. Highly recommend him for any geotech work or soil analysis!Posted on Taree SmithTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent and professional service - would highly recommend Alwyn and would definitely use him again if the need arises.Posted on Jess BeardTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Alwyn was fantastic to deal with and completed a thorough assessment and report. Would highly recommendPosted on Julie MarshallTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Alwyn Strauss is a conscientious and dedicated professional. He doesn't cut corners. He goes out of his way to get a result which provides the information his customer requires. We recommend him in every way.