From first boring to final inspection.
Engineering, geology, field inspection and laboratory testing under one roof, so your project moves from design to approval to construction without hand-offs.
Geotechnical Engineering
Every project starts with the ground. We drill, sample and test the site, then turn what we find into clear design recommendations your architect and structural engineer can build on.
- Subsurface exploration & sampling
- Soils & foundation reports
- Retaining wall & shoring parameters
- Seismic design parameters
- Grading & earthwork recommendations
- Plan reviews & agency responses
Geologic Hazards Evaluation
Hillsides, landslide areas and liquefaction zones need more than a standard soils report. Our engineering geologists evaluate the hazards and prepare reports that satisfy City and County geology review.
- Slope stability analysis
- Landslide evaluation
- Liquefaction & settlement
- Fault rupture studies
- Debris flow & rockfall
- Remedial repair design
Materials Testing & Inspection
Our field team is on site when it matters: verifying that grading, excavations, foundations and materials meet the approved plans and the recommendations in the report.
- Grading & compaction testing
- Foundation excavation observation
- Shoring & pile observation
- Reinforcing & concrete inspection
- Utility trench backfill testing
- Final compaction reports
Laboratory Testing
Accredited testing laboratoryCity of Los Angeles Department of Building and SafetySamples from the field come back to our own LADBS-accredited laboratory in Corona, so results are fast, consistent and tied directly to the engineering.
- Classification & grain size
- Moisture-density (Proctor)
- Direct shear strength
- Expansion index
- Consolidation
- Concrete compressive strength
Methane Testing
Sites inside Los Angeles methane and methane buffer zones need testing before permits are issued. We perform the field testing and prepare the reports the City requires to set mitigation levels.
- Shallow & deep soil gas testing
- Methane zone screening
- Design level determination
- Reports for LADBS review
Environmental Assessment
When property changes hands or is redeveloped, we help owners understand environmental conditions and move projects forward with the right level of investigation.
- Phase I site assessments
- Soil sampling & testing
- Remediation support
- Redevelopment & permitting support
A clear path to approval
We stay with the project from the first site visit through plan check and construction.
Investigate
We review the site, plans and geologic maps, then drill, sample and log the subsurface.
Analyze & recommend
Laboratory results and engineering analysis become clear, buildable recommendations.
Review & approve
We support plan check and respond to City and County review comments until the report is approved.
Observe & test
Our field team verifies grading, excavations and foundations during construction.
Have a project in mind?
Send us the site address and a short description. We will reply with a scope of work and fee.