Independent geotechnical advice you can stand behind

When a project is disputed or a design needs checking, you need clear and independent geotechnical advice.

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We provide peer reviews for councils, consultants and developers, and expert evidence for disputes, insurance claims and hearings.

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When you need us

• Independent review of a geotechnical report or design

• Council peer review for consent applications

• Disputes over ground-related damage or defects

• Insurance and Natural Hazards Commission claims

• Mediation, arbitration, tribunal or court proceedings

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What's included

• Review of reports, designs and site data

• Site inspection and, where needed, further testing

• Clear written peer review or expert report

• Expert evidence and attendance at hearings

• Advice to lawyers, insurers and owners

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How it works

1. Send us your plans and the site address.

2. Desk study. We review geology maps, the NZ Geotechnical Database, council records and historic aerials.

3. Proposal. You get a clear scope, fee and programme.

4. Site work. Our team carries out the fieldwork or inspections with minimal disruption to your site.

5. Report. Clear findings and practical recommendations.

6. Ongoing support. We answer council RFIs and support you through design and construction.

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Why Gibb Ritchie

• Principal-led. A director is involved in every project, from scope to sign-off.

• Chartered professionals. Work led by Chartered Professional Engineers (CPEng).

• Local experience. We know Auckland's ground, from North Shore clays and Waitematā rock to volcanic and reclaimed land.

• Practical advice. Solutions that are technically robust, commercially realistic and fit your project.

• Responsive. We know geotechnical input is often on the critical path for design, consent and construction.

• With you to the end. The same team supports you through consent and construction.