Geotechnical Investigations Rwanda - Professional Soil & Site Investigation

EDCL Approved Contractor for Major Infrastructure Projects

Professional geotechnical investigation services in Rwanda. EDCL approved contractor for major infrastructure projects. Expert soil borings, site assessments, foundation studies.

Comprehensive Geotechnical Investigation Services

GEO-HOME provides comprehensive geotechnical investigation services including soil borings, rock drilling, cone penetration tests, and comprehensive site assessments. Serving major projects including EDCL substations, valley dams, and government infrastructure across Rwanda.

Major Projects Completed:

Investigation Methods:

Soil Borings, Rock Drilling, Cone Penetration Tests, Standard Penetration Tests, In-situ Testing, Laboratory Analysis

Service Areas:

Kigali, Gasabo District, Kicukiro, Nyarugenge, Eastern Province, Southern Province, Northern Province, Western Province

Key Clients:

EDCL Energy Development Corporation, DND Developers, Government Ministries, Private Developers

ISO 17025 Certified Laboratory Testing Rwanda - Materials & Soil Analysis

Professional Laboratory Testing Services Kamonyi Facility

ISO 17025:2017 certified laboratory testing services including comprehensive soil testing, concrete testing, aggregate testing, and construction materials testing for engineering projects throughout Rwanda.

Laboratory Testing Services:

Quality Standards:

ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Certified Testing, Rwanda Standards Board Approved, International Best Practices

Laboratory Location:

Kamonyi District, Southern Province, Rwanda - Serving all provinces nationwide

Testing Capabilities:

Advanced testing equipment, certified technicians, rapid turnaround times, comprehensive reporting

Foundation Testing & Design Rwanda | Pile Load Testing | Foundation Engineering

Expert Foundation Engineering for Commercial & Residential Projects

Expert foundation testing and design services in Rwanda including pile load testing, foundation strengthening, ground improvement. Major projects include Royal Golf View apartments, EDCL infrastructure.

Foundation Engineering Services:

Major Foundation Projects:

Foundation Types:

Shallow Foundations, Deep Foundations, Pile Foundations, Mat Foundations, Combined Footings

Structural Audit Services Rwanda | Building Inspection | Safety Assessment

Professional Building Assessment & Structural Health Evaluation

Professional structural audit and building inspection services in Rwanda. Expert assessment including Airtel headquarters audit, government buildings, commercial complexes. ISO 17025 certified testing.

Structural Audit Services:

Notable Audit Projects:

Assessment Methods:

Visual Inspection, Non-Destructive Testing, Concrete Testing, Structural Analysis, Load Testing

Site Investigation Services Rwanda | Environmental Site Assessment

Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessment & Investigation

Comprehensive site investigation services including Phase 1 desk studies, Phase 2 site investigation, environmental assessments, and contaminated land evaluation for development projects across Rwanda.

Site Investigation Services:

Investigation Coverage:

Commercial developments, industrial sites, residential projects, infrastructure development, government facilities

Mining Geotechnics Rwanda | Pit Slope Stability | Underground Rock Mechanics

Specialized Mining Engineering & Slope Stability Analysis

Specialized mining geotechnics services in Rwanda including pit slope stability analysis, underground rock mechanics, and mining infrastructure design for Rwanda's growing mining sector.

Mining Geotechnics Services:

Mining Sectors Served:

Cassiterite, Coltan, Wolfram, Gold, Construction Materials, Aggregate Mining

Topographic Surveys Rwanda | Land Surveying | GPS Mapping | Hydrographic Surveys

Professional Surveying Services for Infrastructure Projects

Professional topographic and hydrographic survey services in Rwanda. Advanced GPS technology, drone surveys, and laser scanning for irrigation schemes, dam construction, and infrastructure projects.

Surveying Services:

Technology Used:

GPS/GNSS Systems, Total Stations, Drone Surveying, 3D Laser Scanning, Digital Mapping

Environmental Impact Assessment Rwanda | EIA Services | Environmental Consulting

Sustainable Development & Green Technology Implementation

Professional geo-environmental studies in Rwanda. Expert EIA services, sustainable development consulting. Major projects include IDP Model villages in Karongi and Nyaruguru districts.

Environmental Services:

Sustainable Development Projects:

Geophysical Investigation Rwanda | Ground Penetrating Radar | GPR Survey

Advanced Subsurface Investigation & Non-Destructive Testing

Advanced geophysical investigation services including ground penetrating radar, seismic surveys, electrical resistivity, and magnetic surveys for non-invasive subsurface mapping and utility detection.

Geophysical Methods:

Concrete Mix Design Rwanda | Concrete Formulation | High Strength Concrete

Professional Concrete Engineering & Quality Control

Professional concrete mix design and testing services in Rwanda. ISO 17025 certified concrete formulation, strength optimization, and quality control for construction projects.

Concrete Services:

Pavement Design Rwanda | Road Design | Infrastructure Engineering

Professional Road Engineering & Infrastructure Development

Professional pavement design and engineering services including flexible and rigid pavement design, road rehabilitation. Supporting major road infrastructure projects including feeder roads maintenance in Rutsiro district.

Pavement Engineering:

Major Road Projects:

Feeder Roads Maintenance Rutsiro District, Infrastructure Development Projects, Highway Design

Retaining Structures Design Rwanda | Retaining Wall Engineering | Slope Stabilization

Earth Retention Systems & Slope Stability Solutions

Expert retaining wall design and slope stabilization services including gravity walls, cantilever walls, mechanically stabilized earth systems for infrastructure projects.

Retaining Structure Types:

Geotechnical Engineering Consultancy Rwanda | Professional Advisory Services

Expert Engineering Consultation for Complex Projects

Expert geotechnical engineering consultancy including professional advisory, forensic studies, numerical modeling, slope stability analysis. Comprehensive consulting for World Bank projects, government infrastructure, and major developments.

Consultancy Services:

Consultation Areas:

World Bank Projects, Government Infrastructure, Major Developments, International Standards Compliance

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Expert Geotechnical Investigations for Buildings, Dams, Roads, and More

OUR SERVICES




Geotechnical investigations
  • Geological appraisal of sites
  • Soil borings & Rock drilling
  • Static & dynamic cone penetration
  • Static & Cyclic plate load test
  • Field permeability & percolations
  • Pressuremeter test
  • In situ vane shear test

Site investigation
Our professional engineers are experienced in the technical requirements for an effective site investigation and can guide you through each stage of the process, ensuring a technically robust and cost-effective solution.
  • Phase 1: Desk study: the desk study generally includes a visual inspection (walkover survey) of the site and its surrounding area.
  • Phase 2: Site investigation: we ensure that the site investigation is designed and implemented correctly and covers both geotechnical and environmental concerns where necessary.

Laboratory testing of soil and aggregates
We perform testing on construction materials for specification conformance consideration.
  • Ability to establish project laboratories
  • Engineering classification
  • Liquid limit, plastic limit, plastic index tests, and linear shrinkage to classify fine-grained soils and other geotechnical correlations
  • Particle size analysis (by sieve analysis for a coarse-grained fraction of soils, by hydrometer test for a fine-grain fraction of soils)
  • Optimum moisture content (OMC) AND Maximum dry density (MDD)
  • Soaked CBR value for pen surfacing and/or road material
  • Permeability tests
  • Drilling
  • Etc.

Concrete mix design preparation
  • Slump tests
  • Unit weight (density) tests
  • Compressive strength tests
  • Etc.

Structural audit
  • Non-destructive test
  • Chemical tests
  • Core testing
  • Surface hardness (rebound hammer) tests
  • Penetration resistance
  • Concrete resistivity tests
  • Etc.

Pavement design and evaluation
  • Pavement performance studies
  • Pavement maintenance management system
  • Investigation of causes of distress
  • Pavement deterioration modeling
  • Etc.

Mining geotechnics
  • Geotechnics for mining infrastructure
  • Mining geotechnical investigation
  • Underground rock mechanics
  • Pit slope stability
  • Geotechnical numerical modeling
  • Geotechnical operation support
  • Etc.

Retaining & earth structures design
  • Slope stability analysis, design, and monitoring
  • Soil characteristics investigation and testing
  • Design (structural design & architectural design)
  • Reinforced soil slopes
  • Gabion walls design
  • Retaining wall design
  • Stress analysis
  • Etc.

Geo-environmental studies
  • Effective solutions to geo-environmental problems
  • Environmental site assessments (ESA)
  • Environmental Impact assessments (EIAs)
  • Surface and/or subsurface investigations
  • Field mitigation verification services

Hydrological & geological studies
  • Geological assessment
  • Hydrogeological characterization
  • Earth dams
  • Ground water drainage
  • Marine geotechnics

Foundation testing, design, and ground improvement
  • Ground support
  • Basement impact assessment
  • Stress analysis
  • Static & Cyclic piles Load test
  • Foundation strengthening
  • Deep dynamic compaction
  • Ground improvement and stabilization

Geotechnical Engineering consultancy
  • Geotechnical training
  • Geotechnical assessment and report preparation
  • Mitigation of foundation distress
  • Ground improvement works
  • Slope stability analysis
  • Design of retaining structures
  • Forensic/post–failure studies
  • Liquefaction analysis
  • Numerical methods (FD, FEM)

Topographic & hydrographic surveys.

Geophysical investigations

ABOUT US

Rwanda's Premier Geotechnical Engineering Consultancy

GEO-HOME Services Ltd - "The home for Geo-Engineering solutions" - is a leading consulting firm specializing in geotechnical and environmental engineering, soil and materials testing, study, and consultancy activities across Rwanda since 2018.

Who We Are

We are establishing our reputation as a company committed to providing engineering solutions to complex geo-environmental, foundations, and soil-related problems. Our test reports provide characteristics and physical properties of the ground beneath construction, civil, and environmental projects.

We undertake all project types and sizes from small private extensions to large infrastructure, commercial, and residential projects. Our staff consists of skilled and experienced professionals who include civil and geotechnical engineers, geologists, engineering technicians, and support staff members.

We understand that the services we provide are the key to the success of the planning, design, and construction phases of projects, ensuring completion in a manner that will yield a long service life. From the start, we have been about serving our clients with integrity and dependability on every project, for every client, every time.

Our Mission

  • To be recognized as an innovative company that is regionally acknowledged as a market leader in providing geo-engineering solutions
  • To build scientific facilities and corporate offices that are cutting edge whilst delivering maximum value
  • To deliver fast-track projects
  • To build a company that our people are proud of and passionate about

Our Core Values

Quality

Building excellence in every project

Client Satisfaction

Building trusting relationships

Innovation

Engineering solutions that work

Excellence & Responsibility

We embody excellence, delivering on our promises

GEO-HOME Services Ltd - Premier Geotechnical Engineering Consultancy Rwanda ISO 17025 Certified Laboratory
Eng. Jean Pierre NIYIBIZI - Founder & CEO GEO-HOME Services Ltd Rwanda Premier Geotechnical Engineering Consultancy World Bank Approved Contractor

Eng. NIYIBIZI Jean Pierre

Founder & CEO
Contact Information

Tel: +250 788 354 909

Email: [email protected]

Company Highlights
2018 Established
15+ Team Members
ISO 17025 Certified
100+ Projects Completed

OUR EXPERIENCE

Country-Wide Expertise in Geotechnical Engineering

Since 2018, we have successfully executed major geotechnical investigations and foundation works across Rwanda, delivering reliable engineering solutions for diverse sectors and project types.

Project Portfolio by Sector

Infrastructure Projects
  • Dams and water infrastructure
  • Road construction projects
  • Market and public facilities
  • Airport and transportation hubs
Commercial Buildings
  • Hotels and hospitality facilities
  • Apartment complexes
  • Office building developments
  • Shopping centers
Residential Projects
  • Housing developments
  • Private home extensions
  • IDP model villages
  • Community housing projects
Government & Specialized
  • Ministry of Defense facilities
  • Agricultural warehouses
  • Sports infrastructure (stadiums)
  • Structural health assessments

Laboratory Excellence & Quality Assurance

State-of-the-Art Laboratory Facility

Our modern soil and rock testing laboratory is strategically located in GIHARA, Kamonyi District, equipped with cutting-edge testing equipment and managed by experienced engineers and certified technicians.

ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Quality Management System

We are committed to providing technical excellence and advancing geotechnical engineering practices. Our quality management system adheres to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards for testing and calibration laboratory competence, ensuring reliable and accurate results for every project.

Company Achievements

2018 Established
100+ Projects Completed
15+ Expert Team
Country-Wide Coverage

Core Competencies

Multi-disciplinary expertise
Fast-track project delivery
One-stop geo-engineering solutions
ISO 17025:2017 compliance
Certified professionals
Modern laboratory facilities

CONTACT US

Get in touch with Rwanda's premier geotechnical engineering consultancy

Our Location

GIHARA, Kamonyi District
Southern Province, Rwanda

Business Hours

Mon - Fri: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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State-of-the-art soil and materials testing laboratory equipped with modern equipment.

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GEO-HOME TEAM

Professional Excellence Through Expert Leadership

Our multidisciplinary team of certified engineers, geologists, technicians, and support staff brings decades of combined experience in geotechnical and environmental engineering across Rwanda.

Jean Pierre NIYIBIZI CEO Geotechnical Engineer Rwanda

Eng. NIYIBIZI Jean Pierre

Founder, CEO
Eng. NIYIBIZI Jean Pierre

H. Edmond

DAF
Jules NGIRABEGA Quality Manager Geotechnical Engineer Rwanda

N. Jules

Consultant Civil/Material Engineer
Eng. NIYIBIZI Jean Pierre

N. Jean d'Amour

Technician
Eng. NIYIBIZI Jean Pierre

N. Protegene

Technician
Eng. NIYIBIZI Jean Pierre

D. Justin

Laboratory Technician
Eng. NIYIBIZI Jean Pierre

T. Arcade

Accountant
Eng. NIYIBIZI Jean Pierre

N. Theoneste

IT Specialist
Joseph NZAYISENGA - Field Supervisor Geotechnical Investigation Rwanda

N. Joseph

Road & Materials Testing Technician
NTEZIYAREMYE Damascène

N. Damascène

Draftman
ISHIMWE Bienvenue Theotime

I. Bienvenue Theotime

Soil Scientist
SHUMBUSHO Cedric

S. Cedric

Crop Scientist