Geological review and consulting
Review of existing geological reports, investigation of causes of cracks in buildings and professional geological advice for land purchase and design.
Licensed service · EL-845/2026
Sometimes no new drilling is required, but existing information needs a professional assessment. Our geological review and consulting service helps designers, contractors, investors and private clients make sound decisions about ground conditions.
Typical requests include checking an engineering geological report prepared by another organisation for completeness and compliance with codes; investigating the causes of cracks, settlement or dampness in an existing building; assessing whether a plot is suitable for construction before purchase; and discussing foundation solutions from a geological perspective during design.
For cracked buildings the investigation usually involves a visual inspection, crack mapping, analysis of available documents and, where needed, a control borehole next to the building. In Baku the causes are often rising groundwater, soil wetting from leaking utilities, collapsible or saline soils and landslide processes on slopes. We also offer geodetic deformation monitoring to track how movements develop.
The opinion is written in clear, concise language: a description of the problem, probable causes and practical recommendations. In complex cases we work together with a structural engineer.
When you need it
- To have a third-party geological report checked
- When cracks, settlement or dampness appear in a building
- Before purchasing a plot
- When the foundation solution in a design raises doubts
- When unexpected ground conditions arise during construction
What's included
- Analysis of existing documents and reports
- Site inspection
- Recording of cracks and deformations
- Control borehole and sampling if required
- Identification of probable causes
- Written opinion and recommendations
How we work
- Receiving the request and available materials
- Preliminary document review
- Site visit and inspection
- Assessing the need for further investigation
- Preparing and discussing the opinion
Deliverables
- Geological review opinion
- List of identified deficiencies
- Practical recommendations and next steps
