Soil Investigation
Borehole drilling, sampling, in-situ testing (SPT, permeability, vane shear), geotechnical logging and groundwater table monitoring.
45 Years · Since 1980
Grounded in science.
Elevated by technology.
Horema is a leading provider of soil investigation and quality control services in Egypt — supporting complex infrastructure, marine, industrial and development projects with advanced laboratories and specialised field equipment.
Decades of breaking new ground
45+
Years since 1980
12
Rotary drilling rigs
ASTM / BS
International standards
4
In-house laboratories
What we do
End-to-end subsurface intelligence
From the first borehole to construction-phase quality control, Horema brings together consultants, engineers, geologists, chemists and technicians backed by a full suite of advanced laboratories.
- 12 rotary drilling rigs with high-efficiency sampling tools for all subsurface conditions
- Full onshore and offshore borehole capability with comprehensive geotechnical reporting
- In-house labs for soil, concrete, road materials and chemical testing
- ASTM and BS international standards across every deliverable
Our services
A complete geotechnical toolkit
Field Testing
Plate load tests, CBR, sand cone, test pits and density/moisture assessments on roads and foundations.
Laboratory Testing
Soil, rock, aggregate, water and chemical testing aligned with ASTM and BS standards.
Geotechnical Reporting
Factual and interpretive reports including foundation recommendations and engineering assessments.
Offshore & Nearshore Investigation
Marine geotechnical drilling and sampling using floating pontoons and dedicated offshore equipment.
Geophysical & Subsurface Imaging
ERT, seismic refraction & MASW, GPR and geophysical logging, delivered with leading academic specialists.
Materials Testing
Concrete and road materials testing using certified labs and calibrated instruments.
Advanced Geo-Intelligence & Hydrology
Satellite-based geo-intelligence for geotechnical, environmental and hydrological insight.
Featured project
Ras El-Hekma
Client: Modon · Engineering Consultant: Dar
One of Egypt's most significant national development initiatives. As main contractor to Modon, our scope comprised comprehensive geotechnical and geophysical investigations — borehole drilling, groundwater monitoring with piezometer installation, ASTM-compliant laboratory testing, and factual and interpretative reporting in support of development planning.
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Trusted on the ground
“It is worth mentioning that Horema has performed its services in an extremely professional and dedicated manner. The field and laboratory crews were extremely cooperative and punctual and displayed tremendous knowledge and problem solving skills.”
“Horema's dedication to excellence and technical precision has made a strong impression on our project. Their geotechnical and site investigation expertise met the highest standards, contributing significantly to project success.”
“Horema's field and laboratory staff carried out all the work with a high level of accuracy and speed. Metcalf & Eddy has no hesitation in recommending Horema for soil investigation and quality control.”
“Horema managed the scope in a very short period of time; their performance is excellent. All tests and reports were done according to international standards. We recommend them for any soil investigation campaign in Egypt.”
Selected clients
- Orascom Construction
- AECOM
- Dar Al-Handasah
- ECG — Engineering Consultants Group
- NMDC
- Modon
Planning an investigation campaign?
Tell us about your site and programme — our team will scope the boreholes, testing and reporting you need.