Subsurface Investigations & Geotechnical Reporting
For all Gulf Coast construction projects, there is a lot going on beneath the surface. GeoCon Engineering provides you with subsurface investigations and geotechnical reporting so that your project will always be on stable ground.
Importance of Subsurface Investigations & Geotechnical Reporting
Subsurface investigation is an important step prior to any construction project, but especially if you are building along the Gulf Coast. The soil and rock composition under your project will determine the viability of the project, as well as construction time and cost. Failure to understand exactly what lies beneath the surface can doom your project, break your bank, and create unsafe conditions. Before you even draw your plans for a building or development project, invest in a geotechnical report and subsurface investigation.
Without a geotechnical report or subsurface investigation you cannot select a construction site. That means that you are also not able to come up with a construction plan, which means you cannot hire contractors or begin permitting. There is no Gulf Coast development and construction without first having a thorough subsurface investigation and obtaining a geotechnical report.
Understanding Subsurface Investigation & Geotechnical Reporting
Subsurface investigations for Gulf Coast building projects are conducted by our GeoCon team of experts. In order to provide a full geotechnic report to our clients, we conduct a number of tests to understand everything that is happening below the surface. This means in situ testing, geotechnic testing, core sampling, and a myriad of other techniques. We are trying to understand every aspect from moisture content to soil compaction. Additionally, laboratory testing is performed on samples to get a complete picture of the soil and rock composition throughout the proposed site. At that point our team of geotechnical engineers can determine if, where, and how work should proceed.
Obtaining a geotechnical report is a prerequisite to the planning of any building project along the Gulf Coast. The geology of Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida make any project a risky proposition unless you know the structure of the earth below. Once you obtain a geotechnical report you’ll know if you can build roads, install pilings, build houses, or even use heavy machinery safely. Test results will also reveal if the land will fare well against coastal erosion or how resistant any structures might be to settling. Anything that requires digging or building should not be done without a subsurface investigation. Without full knowledge of subsurface conditions, even a simple attempt at digging a pool could turn into a massive sinkhole.
GeoCon Delivers Accurate and Reliable Subsurface Investigation and Geotechnical Reporting Solutions
Before you begin your big Gulf Coast development project or even your next beach home, be confident that you know what’s going on under the surface. The only way to feel confident that your project is feasible is to contact GeoCon Engineering. Our geotechnical engineering experts will perform subsurface investigations and geotechnical reporting to get the needed answers. We can tell you what is happening with the soil and rocks beneath your feet, and whether it can support the full weight of your construction dreams. Contact us today before your project faces a subterranean disaster tomorrow.
