Geohazard Evaluation
Hazard Assessments
Clear, defensible geohazard assessments that meet BC regulatory requirements and inform safe development decisions.
Understanding Site Risk
Geohazard assessments evaluate natural hazards such as landslides, erosion, debris flows, and flooding that could affect development. Coast Geotechnical conducts professional geohazard assessments for residential, commercial, and municipal projects across Western Canada, meeting BC regulatory requirements and informing safe development decisions. British Columbia's rugged terrain creates complex geohazard environments, and BC regulators increasingly require professional assessment before building permits are issued.
Coast Geotechnical conducts geohazard assessments that evaluate natural and human-induced hazards, determine risk exposure, and provide clear recommendations for safe development.
Our assessments are prepared by licensed geotechnical engineers and meet the requirements of provincial and municipal approving authorities, including the BC Ministry of Transportation and local governments.
Scope of Services
- Landslide and slope instability assessment
- Debris flow and debris flood evaluation
- Coastal and streambank erosion assessment
- Floodplain and inundation screening
- Rock fall hazard evaluation
- Setback and buffer zone determinations
- Risk classification and residual risk assessment
- Mitigation design and recommendations
How It Works
Desk Study & Site Visit
We begin with a review of available mapping, aerial imagery, and LiDAR data, followed by a field visit to assess visible hazard indicators.
Hazard Evaluation
Our engineers assess the type, likelihood, and consequence of identified hazards using accepted BC practice methodologies.
Report & Recommendations
We deliver a sealed hazard assessment report with risk classification and clear recommendations for safe development and, where required, mitigation design.
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