Soil Testing Services in Melbourne

New Home Construction Soil Testing

Building on an unclassified site risks foundation movement and cracking, and a soil test gives your engineer the classification needed to design a compliant footing.

soil tests for new home construction

Subdivision Soil Testing

Councils and certifiers require soil classification as part of a subdivision application, and skipping it can delay or stall your approval entirely.

subdivision soil testing

Renovation Soil Testing

An existing structure under renovation can still sit on soil that has shifted since original construction, so a fresh assessment protects your extension or addition.

soil testing for renovations

Soil Contamination Testing

Contaminated soil can pose a health risk to future occupants and a liability risk to owners, and testing identifies the contaminants present before you buy, build or sell.

soil contamination testing

Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) Assessments

A BAL rating determines the level of bushfire construction requirements for your site, and it is legally required for building approval in designated bushfire-prone areas of Victoria.

Bushfire Attack Level assessments

Comply with Relevant Australian Standards

Fully Insured

Certified Professional Soil Scientist

Member of Soil Science Australia

We provide a free estimate on every job before you commit to anything, so you get a clear cost picture upfront and can plan your budget with confidence.

We operate Monday to Sunday, 8 AM to 7 PM, because construction deadlines and permit timelines do not pause for weekends. Book a test on the day that suits your schedule.

Southern Cross Soil Testing is family-owned and independent, based at 10 Centaurus Ave, Roxburgh Park, VIC 3064, and operating since 2010. Arshad Islam is a Certified Professional Social Scientist and Member of Social Science Australia. We accept EFT, cheque, cash and invoice billing, so you can pay in whichever way suits your project.