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Site Classification (AS2870)

Site classifications (soil test) provide insight into the potential for seasonal movement of your soil foundation…

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Landslide Risk Assessment (AGS and RMS)

Since the Thredbo landslide in 1997 guidelines are now in place to assess the risks associated with landslides…

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Geotechnical Assessments

Terra Insight can tailor a geotechnical assessment to suit your needs. This can be a desk based study…

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Contamination Assessments (Phase 1 and Phase 2)

Terra Insight can tailor an enviromental assessment to suit your needs. This can include a Phase 1 (desk based)…

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Pre-purchase Inspections

Buying a new home? Located on a slope or near the sea? Terra Insight can assist with pre-purchase inspections…

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On Site Effluent and/or Stormwater Disposal

No connection to council sewer or storm water do you need to treat and dispose of effluent on site or…

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Why Choose Terra Insight?

TerraInsight (NSW) is an engineering consultancy firm designed to assist you to solve problems associated with the ground. Our aim is to make the geoscience associated with these problems easier for you to understand. We are based locally in the Illawarra, servicing the southern coast and hinterland of NSW from Sutherland to Eden and west to Goulburn.

TerraInsight is owned and operated by Karen Gates. The company was formed in 2016. Karen has the ability to see the wider picture as well as the detail, and loves to help clients understand the issues associated with their land using a common sense approach. Key details about Karen’s Experience are detailed below:

Over 20 years of experience in geotechnical engineering and environmental science
She completed her Civil Engineering degree in 1994, QUT
Went on to complete post graduate studies including Masters of Engineering Science (GEOT) at UNSW, Masters of Enviromental Management at Griffith University.
FIEAust, Chartered engineer (CPEng NER, RPEQ)
Email karen at terra@terransw.com
Call Karen on (02) 4202 6400

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What Our Clients are Saying!

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   Peter Shepherd 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Karen has excellent communication, very professional and efficient. Highly recommend.
  
 
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   Joe Neilson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Karen and team were very thorough and professional. Big help. Would be happy to use them again
  
 
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   Michael Pereira 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Experienced Geotechnical engineer.
  
 
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   Giuliano Frigo 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great communication and job completed as promised both to time and quality. Super competitive pricing is the bonus.
  
 
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   Noela McMurray 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Came at short notice when we were in trouble.
Then provided us with an excellent professional
report.
Thanks Karen
  
 
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   Graeme Thompson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Professional company to deal with. Prompt service.
  
 
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   Billy Hill 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thanks to Karen and the Terra Insight team's quick response and expert advice, we were able to programme and commence a tricky staircase construction on a steep slope at Bendalong.

Terra Insight's detailed, concise, and easy to understand reporting meant this project could be completed ahead of schedule.

Many thanks Karen!

Bill Hill
  
 
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   Glenn 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Karen produced a very comprehensive, professional report which will help us resolve the geotechnical issues on our block. Thanks
  
 
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   Suzy Brandstater 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent! Very professional and thorough. Terra Insight's report was well written and able to be understood by a non trained person. Very pleasant to deal with. Would highly recomend anyone needing  geological assessment done to use this company