Geotechnical Laboratory

Babbage Geotechnical Laboratory (BGL), an IANZ-accredited Geotechnical Testing Laboratory, has proudly served clients since 1978. Based in Auckland CBD, we provide a transparent, engaging experience - welcoming clients to deliver samples and observe testing procedures firsthand.

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BGL provides extensive geotechnical laboratory testing for soils and aggregates, adhering to both New Zealand and international standards. Our services meet the highest quality benchmarks, delivering reliable, accurate results.

Beyond laboratory testing, we offer a full suite of field services, including earthworks quality control, sample recovery, and geotechnical and environmental site investigations. With a dedicated team and a commitment to precision, we ensure dependable solutions that support the success of every project.

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What our Customers Say

“...our first choice for good service, ease of communication, timeliness and convenience.”

AECOM

What our Customers Say

“...our first choice for good service, ease of communication, timeliness and convenience.”

AECOM

What our Customers Say

“...our first choice for good service, ease of communication, timeliness and convenience.”

AECOM

Geotechnical Laboratory Services

Geotechnical Laboratory Services

Full suite of classification, compaction, consolidation, permeability, and strength testing

Full suite of classification, compaction, consolidation, permeability, and strength testing

Full suite of classification, compaction, consolidation, permeability, and strength testing

Atterberg limits, linear shrinkage, shrink swell testing, particle size distribution, and water contents

Atterberg limits, linear shrinkage, shrink swell testing, particle size distribution, and water contents

Atterberg limits, linear shrinkage, shrink swell testing, particle size distribution, and water contents

Consolidation, permeability, shear box and triaxial testing

Consolidation, permeability, shear box and triaxial testing

Consolidation, permeability, shear box and triaxial testing

Standard or heavy compaction curves, soaked CBR, solid density testing

Standard or heavy compaction curves, soaked CBR, solid density testing

Standard or heavy compaction curves, soaked CBR, solid density testing

Unconfined Compressive Strenth and Point Load testing

Unconfined Compressive Strenth and Point Load testing

Unconfined Compressive Strenth and Point Load testing

Thermal conductivity/resistivity testing

Thermal conductivity/resistivity testing

Thermal conductivity/resistivity testing

Earthworks quality control testing (Nuclear Densometer, Dynamin Cone Penetrometer, Shear Vane and Clegg testing)

Earthworks quality control testing (Nuclear Densometer, Dynamin Cone Penetrometer, Shear Vane and Clegg testing)

Earthworks quality control testing (Nuclear Densometer, Dynamin Cone Penetrometer, Shear Vane and Clegg testing)

Sample collection

Sample collection

Sample collection

Geotechnical instrumentation installation and monitoring (inclinometers, standpipe piezometers)

Geotechnical instrumentation installation and monitoring (inclinometers, standpipe piezometers)

Geotechnical instrumentation installation and monitoring (inclinometers, standpipe piezometers)

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