Geotechnical Engineering Services Across the Nation

Informed Solutions for Geotechnical Construction Efforts

At GeoKinetics, we offer comprehensive geotechnical engineering services across the United States designed to help you understand and work with the natural conditions beneath your project site. Whether you’re planning a high-rise in Florida, a residential development in the Midwest, or infrastructure upgrades in seismic zones, we provide the subsurface insights needed to build with confidence and long-term stability.

Our licensed engineers and field professionals assess soil composition, groundwater behavior, slope stability, and seismic risks to inform safe, compliant design and construction. From feasibility studies to construction-phase support, our services ensure your foundation is built on solid ground—both literally and strategically.

Our Geotechnical Services Include

Subsurface Investigation

Understanding what lies beneath the surface is essential for building safely and effectively. Our subsurface exploration services identify soil characteristics, groundwater conditions, and the presence of contaminants or vapor intrusion risks. These insights inform foundation design, assess environmental risks, and support regulatory compliance from day one.

Foundation Design

The foundation is the literal and figurative base of your structure—its success depends on how well it aligns with site conditions. We design foundations based on in-depth analysis of soil composition, load-bearing capacity, groundwater impact, and site topography. Whether your project calls for shallow footings, mat foundations, or deep piles, our recommendations are tailored to ensure structural stability, code compliance, and long-term performance.

Slope Stability & Landslide Risk Analysis

When construction occurs on or near sloped terrain, careful evaluation is critical to prevent landslides, erosion, or foundation shifting. We perform detailed slope stability analyses that consider soil type, groundwater levels, slope geometry, and seismic activity. Using advanced modeling tools, we develop strategies for safe grading, retaining structures, and drainage control to protect your project both during and after construction.

Soil Testing & Analysis

Accurate soil data is the cornerstone of sound environmental engineering decisions. Our laboratory and field testing services evaluate soil strength, compressibility, moisture content, and compaction characteristics. These results inform every aspect of site preparation and design, from foundation selection to drainage planning. By combining ASTM-standard tests with expert interpretation, we turn raw samples into actionable insights.

Aerial Surveying with Drone Technology

For fast, accurate site assessments, we incorporate drone technology into our geotechnical investigations. Aerial surveys provide high-resolution topographic maps, site contours, and visual data—especially valuable in large, remote, or environmentally sensitive areas. Our drone surveys enhance planning efficiency, help monitor site changes over time, and complement ground-level testing with a comprehensive perspective.

Benefits of Working with Geotechnical Engineering Consultants

Investing in geotechnical engineering early in your project delivers powerful advantages—financial, technical, and regulatory.

Structural Safety

Proper evaluation of subsurface conditions prevents costly structural failures, uneven settling, and foundational issues. Your design will be tailored to your site's actual conditions, not assumptions.

Cost Efficiency

Early detection of soil or groundwater issues avoids expensive change orders or construction delays. With targeted recommendations, you can minimize overdesign and focus resources where they’re needed most.

Risk Management

We identify and help mitigate natural hazards such as landslides, soil liquefaction, or expansive clay—especially important in earthquake-prone regions like California and Oklahoma.

Regulatory Compliance

Our reports and analyses meet or exceed federal and local requirements (including LADBS), helping streamline the permit process and reduce project risk.

Our Approach to Geotechnical Engineering

At GeoKinetics, we combine scientific precision with real-world construction knowledge. We begin every project by learning your goals and constraints—budget, schedule, site history, and development plans—so we can align our investigation with what matters most.

Our approach includes:

Initial Site Evaluation

We start by determining site parameters and development objectives by analyzing input from your team and identifying potential concerns.

Thorough Site Assessment

Next, we conduct visual inspections and detailed testing, such as borings, test pits, and other target field observations, to analyze onsite data.

Engineering Analysis

To develop recommendations for foundation type, bearing capacity, slope grading, and mitigation strategies, we identify probable causes from the site assessment and include an order-of-magnitude cost estimate for conceptual repair options.

Construction Design & Continued Support

We implement a full suite of geotechnical design services to provide quality control, subgrade verification, and responsive consulting during earthwork and foundation installation.

Litigation Assistance (as needed)

When needed, our experts provide trustworthy testimony backed by comprehensive documentation and testing data when legal proceedings arise.

We tailor every solution to the unique conditions and regulatory environment of your project, delivering reliable results with a collaborative mindset.

Consult with GeoKinetics Today

Choosing the right geotechnical partner can make the difference between a project that stays on track and one plagued by setbacks. At GeoKinetics, our knowledge, multidisciplinary team, and hands-on experience result in solutions designed not just for compliance but for long-term success.