The importance of a soil study before constructing a building
What does a soil study consist of?
In order to guarantee the sustainability of your construction and to benefit from solid foundations, it is important to carry out a soil test that brings together all the stability parameters of your land. The soil study consists of the analysis of the land on which your building will rest.
The geotechnician starts by analyzing the geological maps, the ground plan as well as the plans of the building. Afterwards, a survey vehicle crosses the land and chooses strategic locations within the boundaries of the building front. A stem is introduced into the ground at selected locations in order to know the nature, type of soil and its characteristics.
What are the steps after the soil study?
After the survey, the expert writes a report including the geotechnical requirements for a peaceful construction. This document contains the state of the geotechnical risk of the land, the type of foundation recommended and the possible drainage needs.
Why do you need a soil study before construction?
Once the soil study is completed, you will be able to receive concrete quotes from construction companies. These will incorporate the specificities of the foundations necessary to build your building.
The quotes provided by the manufacturers will take into account Type of soil and foundations to be carried out, possible additional costs as well as the price of earthworks and land evacuation.
Why choose ABV Development to carry out a soil study in Belgium?
ABV Development is a specialized design office in the environment, security and land use planning sector.
Thanks to our solid experience and the aggregation of our experts, we are in a position to provide you with effective and sustainable tailor-made solutions for carrying out your soil study, regardless of your region. We travel to Flanders, Wallonia and the Brussels-Capital Region.
Do you have a construction project and want to carry out a soil study?