Essential Testing Ltd

01/01/2025

We would like to take the opportunity to thank everyone who has supported Essential Testing throughout the past year. First, to our clients for allowing us to be apart of your projects, and second, our subcontractors we appreciate all the contributions in helping us grow and strengthen our business in 2024. Wishing everyone all the best for a successful and fulfilling 2025!

12/04/2024

19/12/2023

Another great site for a new build!
Essential testing can help you out with Scale penetrometer testing, NDM testing, and clegg test get in touch with Dean 027 699 2277

21/11/2023

Beautiful location for some recent testing. Do you require soil bearing or NDM testing? Get in touch with Dean - 0276992277

21/05/2023

Newest plant addition:
NUCLEAR DENSITY METER (NDM)
Is specifically designed to measure the moisture and density of soils, aggregates, cement, lime treated materials, and to measure the density of asphalt concrete. It offers a method of obtaining fast, accurate and in‐place measurement of densities and moisture.

The device uses small radioactive sources which sends radiation through the material being tested, obtaining data which can be correlated to density, moisture, and air void percentages.

Private message or get in touch with Dean on 027 699 2277 if you require this service. Or email: [email protected]

Essential Testing also offers Soil bearing testing, and impact testing

24/04/2023

New equipment: Impact Tester,

most commonly known as Clegg Hammer or Clegg Impact Hammer, is a portable device used to determine a surface’s shock absorption and bearing capacity.
It is used to measure and control the strength of soils, aggregates, and synthetic materials for surfaces and roads. It is used to relate the surface’s ability to withstand the structural load put upon the surface. It also allows users to determine on-site, the strength, stiffness, and stability of the testing surface, and whether it meets relevant standards.

Watch this space for another piece of kit we have just had arrive as well!
As alway happy to answer any queries, or get in touch if you need any soil bearing testing completed. PM or contact Dean on 0276992277

19/03/2023

A stunning view from one of our recent testing spots

07/11/2022

Do you require confirmation of ground bearing, either at the time a consent is submitted or before the first foundation inspection is accepted/passed??

We are now setup to provide this service, either confirming that the existing ground meets or exceeds the 300KPa NZS:3604 requirements or weather additional engineering or design is required. The solution I’m providing falls under the codes NZS 4402 - Test 6.5.2:1998 & NZS 3604:2011 Section 3. On completion of the field testing, I will supply a report noting the findings which you can attach with consent documentation or to pass onto any engineer for them to complete their design.

Feel free to get in touch on here or, call 027 699 2277 or email: [email protected]

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