Dr. Celso Gontijo
Chairman of the Board
Former president of ABMS (Brazilian Association for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering)
70 years of experience in geotechnical engineering
CREA/CONFEA 1404864105
SINCE 1965MAKING HISTORY IN GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
Geotechnical testing that proves the real capacity of your foundation
Geoteste performs load testing and integrity testing with its own instrumentation, a team of geotechnical engineers and auditable reports. We serve projects across Latin America.
Safety starts at the foundation
We are specialists in foundation quality control.
+60 years
of experience in geotechnical engineering
Latin America
international mobilization
+35,000
tests performed
Some of our clients
Excellence built by the largest technical team in the sector
A team of specialist engineers with a combined 242 years of experience in geotechnical engineering.
José Hermes
Geotechnical civil engineer
Board member of CREA-MG (regional engineering regulatory body in Brazil)
40 years of experience in geotechnical engineering
CREA/CONFEA 1405047593
Alexandre Gontijo
Technical Director
Geotechnical civil engineer
30 years of experience in geotechnical engineering
CREA/CONFEA 1404815503
Rodrigo Gontijo
Executive Director
Geotechnical civil engineer
26 years of experience in geotechnical engineering
CREA/CONFEA 1416959840
Maria T. Mota
Geotechnical civil engineer
11 years of experience in geotechnical engineering
CREA/CONFEA 1417059923
Diogo Bechler
Geotechnical civil engineer
10 years of experience in geotechnical engineering
CREA/CONFEA 1416378065
Filipe Almeida
Business and Operations Manager
Geotechnical civil engineer
3 years of experience in geotechnical engineering
CREA/CONFEA - 1423584910
Tatiana Baptista
Commercial Manager
Geotechnical civil engineer
9 years of experience in geotechnical engineering
Marlon Nocci
Geotechnical civil engineer
5 years of experience in geotechnical engineering
CREA/CONFEA 1420099566
Samuel Werner
Geotechnical civil engineer
6 years of experience in geotechnical engineering
CREA/CONFEA 1423765745
Aline Nonato
Geotechnical civil engineer
6 years of experience in geotechnical engineering
CREA/CONFEA 1421107996
Paulo Ricardo Parreiras
Geotechnical civil engineer
7 years of experience in geotechnical engineering
CREA/CONFEA 1418234362
Tiago Fernandes
Geotechnical civil engineer
2 years of experience in geotechnical engineering
CREA/CONFEA 1422269183
Amanda Bastos
Geotechnical civil engineer
1 year of experience in geotechnical engineering
CREA/CONFEA 1423530080
Danilo Milard
Geotechnical civil engineer
6 years of experience in geotechnical engineering
CREA/CONFEA 1422452557
Amanda Nava
Geotechnical civil engineer
3 years of experience in geotechnical engineering
CREA/CONFEA 1421602407
Ana Flávia Castro
Geotechnical civil engineer
2 years of experience in geotechnical engineering
CREA/CONFEA 1422908925
Victória Corcini
Geotechnical civil engineer
2 years of experience in geotechnical engineering
Pedro Neves
Geotechnical civil engineer
2 years of experience in geotechnical engineering
Sabrina Mendes
Geotechnical civil engineer
1 year of experience in geotechnical engineering
EXCLUSIVE GEOTESTE TECHNOLOGY
Innovative solutions that redefine industry paradigms
Hammer®
Geoteste patented technology
The future of dynamic load testing has arrived. And it is autonomous.
Equipment developed, manufactured and patented by Geoteste. Remote controlled, it delivers productivity, safety and cost reduction in the field, eliminating cranes, lifting operations and auxiliary structures.
Key advantages
No lifting required
No fall risk
No rigging plan
Remote controlled
Self supporting system
No crane required
High productivity
Maximum safety
Tests battered piles
Geoteste Advantage
Static load testing without reaction piles.
Temporary Anchoring System
The SAP system uses recoverable helical anchors to form the reaction for the static load test, with no concrete pouring and no curing time.
Reduced schedule
Fast mobilization and setup, with no concrete pouring or curing time.
Budget savings
Eliminates the cost of conventional reaction piles and anchors.
Sustainable
The helical anchors are reusable and leave no waste on site.
Standardized procedure
Execution following applicable standards, with report and technical responsibility.
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Get in touchInternational coverage
Operating throughout Latin America
We mobilize our own equipment and instrumentation for projects across every country in Latin America, from a single pile to large testing campaigns.
Structure, technology and experience for international mobilization
Geoteste is present in major projects
Infrastructure, mining, industry, real estate, energy, sanitation and urban mobility.
Awards and certifications
Recognition of our dedication to geotechnical engineering excellence.
Outstanding Civil Construction Trophy, a Brazilian award granted by the National Institute of Civil Engineering, for the second consecutive year.
Institutional partnership
Google Reviews
What our clients say
5.0 ★★★★★
Nestor Almeida
“Geoteste performed 29 dynamic load tests with its own remote controlled equipment, plus more than 500 PIT tests, on our project in Hortolandia. It was a large volume of tests and we had an extremely tight schedule. Even so, the team started the services on Tuesday and finished everything by Saturday, exceeding even our most optimistic expectations. The reports were very complete and helped us make strategic decisions for the project. I was very satisfied with the quality of the service, the professionalism of the team and, most importantly, the speed of the response, which was essential at that moment.”
Lucas Magalhaes
“We had an excellent experience with Geoteste. The helical reaction system used in the static load tests greatly accelerated the work and considerably reduced the project costs.”
Hebert Oliveira
“From the quoting stage we noticed that Geoteste had a different standard of planning. The commercial proposal came with a schedule and a descriptive memorandum of the execution procedures. After hiring them we saw that same care in the field, with daily planning meetings and strict compliance with the schedule. We learned a lot with the team and hope to work with Geoteste on many other projects. Congratulations on the work!”
Graziele Gomes
“Excellent company for performing tests, with trained and committed professionals.”
Leticia Caldeira
“Geoteste is a serious and reliable company, with a highly qualified technical team. Every service is carried out with attention to detail and accurate results. I recommend it for its dedication, professionalism and the quality of the work performed.”
Nestor Almeida
“Geoteste performed 29 dynamic load tests with its own remote controlled equipment, plus more than 500 PIT tests, on our project in Hortolandia. It was a large volume of tests and we had an extremely tight schedule. Even so, the team started the services on Tuesday and finished everything by Saturday, exceeding even our most optimistic expectations. The reports were very complete and helped us make strategic decisions for the project. I was very satisfied with the quality of the service, the professionalism of the team and, most importantly, the speed of the response, which was essential at that moment.”
Lucas Magalhaes
“We had an excellent experience with Geoteste. The helical reaction system used in the static load tests greatly accelerated the work and considerably reduced the project costs.”
Hebert Oliveira
“From the quoting stage we noticed that Geoteste had a different standard of planning. The commercial proposal came with a schedule and a descriptive memorandum of the execution procedures. After hiring them we saw that same care in the field, with daily planning meetings and strict compliance with the schedule. We learned a lot with the team and hope to work with Geoteste on many other projects. Congratulations on the work!”
Graziele Gomes
“Excellent company for performing tests, with trained and committed professionals.”
Leticia Caldeira
“Geoteste is a serious and reliable company, with a highly qualified technical team. Every service is carried out with attention to detail and accurate results. I recommend it for its dedication, professionalism and the quality of the work performed.”
Excellence in foundation quality control
Geotechnical testing solutions for every stage of the project.
Static load testing
Direct measurement of a deep foundation's load capacity through gradual load application and settlement readings at each stage.
Learn more →Instrumented static load testing
The same static test, with strain gauges along the shaft to separate the shaft friction of each layer from the end bearing.
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Dynamic load testing (PDA)
Controlled blows with force and velocity measurements on the pile, interpreted using wave equation theory.
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Bidirectional load testing
Bidirectional load cell installed inside the pile that applies load simultaneously upward and downward, without a surface reaction structure.
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Pile integrity testing (PIT)
Low strain test that evaluates shaft continuity and estimates pile length from the reflected wave.
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Hammer System
Geoteste's proprietary system for applying blows during dynamic testing, with remote control operation and digital recording of all parameters.
Learn more →Grupo Gontijo
Excellence in foundations and retaining structures since 1965.
Geoteste is part of Grupo Gontijo, with more than 60 years of tradition in foundation engineering, retaining structures and major geotechnical projects.
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