Soil Classification (Site Classification)
A Soil Classification report is now essential for all new builds in NSW, helping you meet compliance requirements and ensure proper foundation design.
In NSW, obtaining a soil classification report is now a mandatory part of building, no assumptions, just verified data. This report assesses the type of reactivity of the soil on your site, ensuring that footings and slab designs meet structural and safety requirements under NSW soil compliance regulations,
If you’re building a dwelling or any habitable structure, your engineer will require this report before proceeding with design.
Having this information upfront reduces risk, improves project certainty and avoids delays in approval or construction.
Want to dive deeper into why this report matters? Read our blog on soil classification and NSW compliance.
What the report includes
Your soil classification report outlines:
- The site's soil type (e.g. Class A, S, M, H, E, P)
- Depth of reactive soil and expected ground movement
- Site conditions and any influencing factors
- Recommendations for construction in line with AS2870
Who needs this and when
Builders, developers, certifiers and engineers all rely on this report to inform early-stage project decisions. It should be obtained before structural design, engineering or any foundation work begins.
At Fynd, we make this step easy. With our 3-business day turnaround, you’ll get accurate data from reputable geotechnical providers, fast and hassle free.
Related products
Looking for a bundled option? Our Soil & Wind Classification Report offers a combined solution for structural planning.
Need to assess wind only? View our Wind Classification Report.
Depending on your project type, you might also need:
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