Geotechnical site investigation in Bodrum and Milas
Safe, economical construction starts with understanding the ground. In Bodrum and Milas, we define borehole count and depth for your plot and select tests to suit its ground conditions. Field data becomes the data and geotechnical reports that inform foundation design.
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Scope of work
The work items are confirmed in the quote, based on the plot and project requirements.
- Boreholes in the number and depth TBDY 2018 sets for the plot and the structure
- Plot-level site investigation data report
- Plot-level geotechnical report
- Laboratory test results and seismic surveys in the same file
- Delivered in the format the municipality and the provincial ministry directorate require
What you receive
- Data report
- Borehole logs, seismic measurement and test results. Whatever came out of the ground is written here.
- Geotechnical report
- TBDY 2018 soil class and foundation recommendation. The structural design is calculated from this report.
- Appendices
- Laboratory test reports, seismic profile and borehole logs.
Ground investigation is Otto Mühendislik's core work. Reports for individual plots follow the same code and reporting process as major infrastructure projects.
Plot-level investigation
Otto Mühendislik's reference list includes housing, school, hotel and hospital plots in Bodrum neighbourhoods such as Ortakent, Yahşi, Konacık and Göltürkbükü, and Kazıklı and Boğaziçi in Milas. On the peninsula, rock lies close to the surface on many plots, and drilling is done in rock and in soil alike. That is why the borehole count, depth and number of seismic lines are not written down before the plot has been seen. At the site visit the crew looks at the layout of the blocks, the slope and the truck's route together, and the quote follows.
What sets the price
The price of a geotechnical survey in Bodrum is not a fixed list price. It depends on the number and depth of boreholes, whether the work is in rock or soil, the number of seismic lines, the number of laboratory tests and the type of report required. All of that is settled at the site visit, which is why no price is given over the phone. After the visit you receive a quote with every item written separately, and you see what you are paying for before work starts.
Common questions
When do I need a geotechnical survey?
You need one to obtain a building permit. Full answer
How many boreholes, and how deep?
The count is set at the site visit, based on the plot and the number of blocks. Full answer
The plot already has an old ground report. Do I need a new survey?
It helps if you send the old report, since depth to rock and groundwater level point the way. Full answer
How does the structural engineer use the report?
They take the soil class and the foundation recommendation from the geotechnical report and size the foundation from those values. Full answer
Start with the plot location.
Share a location or block and parcel number. The team will contact you about a site visit and quote.