GeoForensics, Inc.

Geotechnical (Soils) Reports 

Soil reports are often required by Municipal entities for projects ranging from additions to new buildings.  These reports are also often required by architects and structural engineers to provide necessary design values. 

Costs for conducting geotechnical investigations can vary substantially, but are typically based upon:

• scope and type of construction proposed
• location of the project site
• access considerations

By knowing this information, we can determine the geologic setting of the project site so that we can prepare a proposal for a proper geotechnical investigation.  This initial phase of geotechnical work typically culminates in a written report which is provided to the project design team (architect, structural engineer, civil engineer, etc.) to prepare the plans.  

Once the plans have been prepared, most municipalities will require that the geotechnical engineer review the plans (plan review), and then come to the site to observe and document the relevant aspects of construction. These obserations are then summarized in a final construction report notifying the owner and municipality that the work was properly performed. 

Minute-Man Rig for Limited Access or Difficult Terrain

Truck Mounted B-24 for easier access and deeper borings

From Large to Small Projects

GeoForensics provides geotechnical investigation reports to individual homeowners as well as to large corporations and municipal clients. Our projects often range from hand-augered borings for a house addition or retaining wall, to investigations for synthetic turf fields, to comprehensive soil reports for large commercial developments and small subdivisions.

Our Typical Projects Include:

• New Buildings residential and commercial
• Additions to existing residential and commercial buildings
• Distressed Buildings
• Retaining Walls - New and replacement
• Landslide Repairs
• Swimming Pools - new
• Removal of old swimming pools
• Drainage Problems (e.g. basement seepage, wet crawl spaces)

CPT Probe used for liquefaction investigations