Metro Vancouver, BC

Ground‑up
confidence.

Principal-led geotechnical, water resources, and hydrogeology engineering for residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects.

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EGBC Registered APEGA Registered Principal-Led 1-Day Response
BH-01 BOREHOLE LOG · GEOTECHNICAL SPT-2024 METRO VAN · BC DEPTH MATERIAL SAMPLE SPT-N 0 Fill / Made Ground Loose, heterogeneous S-1 6 1.5 Alluvial Sand Fine to medium, moist S-2 14 S-3 18 4.5 Silty Clay Soft to firm, grey LIQUEF. SUSCEPTIBLE S-4 4 S-5 6 7.5 Sand & Gravel Dense, well-graded S-6 38 S-7 50+ 10 Bedrock Sandstone, moderately weathered EOB @ 10.7m 10.7
20+
Years of Experience
2
Provincial Registrations
3
Core Disciplines
1 Day
Response Commitment
What We Do

Three disciplines.
One point of contact.

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Geotechnical Engineering
Site investigations, foundation design, shoring, retaining walls, slope stability, and ground improvement — from first borehole to construction close-out.
6+ services →
Water Resources
Stormwater management and erosion & sediment control — drainage design, LID/SuDS systems, ESC plans, and permit close-out support for development projects.
2+ services →
Hydrogeology
Groundwater assessment, infiltration testing, construction dewatering design, and long-term monitoring — integrated directly with geotechnical and drainage work.
4+ services →
Why Specterra

The principal works your project. Always.

Investigation First
Every recommendation is grounded in site-specific data. We design investigation programs to answer your exact questions — never rely on pre-formed conclusions or generic assumptions.
Practical Over Conservative
We avoid both over-engineering (unnecessary cost) and under-engineering (unnecessary risk). Our goal is technically sound, cost-efficient solutions calibrated to your project.
Construction Engagement
The report is the beginning, not the end. We remain available for RFIs, field reviews, and change-order assistance through the construction phase — at no additional overhead.

Start with a conversation.

Describe your project and we will respond within one business day with preliminary thoughts and a scope proposal. You're writing directly to Farshid — no intake coordinator, no queue.

Contact Us → info@specterra.ca
Licensed Geotechnical Firm · EGBC Registered · APEGA Registered · Principal-Led on Every Project · One Business Day Response