Expert Witness for Piling and Geotechnical Engineering

At C Hobbs Associates Ltd, we specialize in providing expert witness services for disputes and challenges related to piling and geotechnical engineering. Our team has extensive experience working with major civil engineering contractors, developers, house builders, and engineering consultants. Explore our case history to read summaries of our most recent projects.

Our expertise covers a wide range of issues, including:

  • Analysing problems in CFA pile construction
  • Analysing sheet pile driveability and design and construction problems
  • Addressing settlement issues caused by basement construction
  • Investigationg causes of excessive deflection of piled retaining walls
  • Assessing the impact of pile driving on marine life
  • Investigating building damage arising from pile installation

Ground investigation reports may not always provide a complete picture, as geological conditions can vary across a site. Our experienced engineers excel in analysing these reports and interpreting full-scale test results. We can quickly identify the root causes of poor foundation performance and offer remedial recommendations to address issues early, preventing further complications.

Expert Advice for Construction Problems

Piling projects don’t always go as planned, and disputes between contractors and clients can arise. Often, both parties believe they are in the right, but the truth typically lies somewhere in between. Our independent experts are skilled at reviewing all relevant information to determine the most likely cause of the dispute, providing an unbiased perspective to help resolve conflicts.


C Hobbs Associates have experience in many types of piling disputes and details of some of these are briefly discussed on our case history page.

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