Geotechnical & Hydrogeology

Soil investigation, bearing capacity, excavation testing, and groundwater studies.

Investigation

What we do

Understanding what's beneath the surface — so foundations, grading, and water management are designed on solid ground. We are often brought in for both up-front investigation and mid-project problem solving.

Bearing Capacity Test

Shallow-depth bearing capacity testing (ASTM D3441) is quick and flexible for residential properties and smaller projects up to 10 ft. Full-depth SPT (ASTM D1586) provides a comprehensive structural review for industrial and commercial developments before architectural design.

Excavation Inspection & Testing

Often brought in once an issue is encountered, or where confirmation is needed before foundations are laid: Proctor compaction testing (ASTM D698), density & moisture testing, excavation dewatering & trench inspection, and slope/operational stability inspection.

Hydrogeology

With an in-house Well Contractor license, we assess underground hydrogeological conditions — groundwater levels and recharge rates, flow direction, equipotential plans, infiltration calculations, quality assessment, contamination delineation, and fulfillment of TRCA, LSRCA, CVC and other conservation requirements.

Full service list

All Geotechnical & Hydrogeology services

The complete range of services we provide in this area — click to expand.

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  • Caisson Pile Detailed Analysis
  • Detailed Road & Driveway Geotech Design
  • Foundation Review
  • Geotechnical InspectionsBearing Capacity
  • Geotechnical Mini-Investigation (testpits / boreholes)
  • Geotechnical Report
  • Geotechnical Slope Stability Report
  • Hydrogeology ReportInvestigation · Dewatering Plan · Private Wells Supply MECP D-5-5 · Septic Influence MECP D-5-4
  • In-situ Permeameter Testing
  • Instrumentation & Equipment
  • MECP ECA Water TakingESAR (low-risk) · PTTW (medium-to-high risk)
  • Monitoring Well Groundwater Elevation Review
  • Retaining Wall DesignResidential Temporary · Residential Permanent · Commercial / Industrial Temporary · Commercial / Industrial Permanent
  • Section 59 NoticeSource Water Protection Plan
  • Settlement Estimation & Computer Modelling
  • Soil TestSeptic T-time
  • Tie-back Pull Test Report
  • Vibration Monitoring & Declaration / Review
  • Water Balance Analysis
  • Well Supply Study

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