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You need to know what’s going on below the surface of your soil if you’re planning for a safe and successful construction project.

Neighbor’s Property Management is an expert in professional subsurface investigation services to help property developers and contractors understand underground conditions before you begin excavation or full construction. We use specialized equipment and subsurface investigation techniques to find out the information you need to know about your soil, groundwater, and other subsurface characteristics.

Deep excavation work for a foundation

What a Comprehensive Subsurface
Investigation Service Includes

An excavator digging for a foundation

A subsurface site investigation with our subsurface investigation services gives you insight into what is going to affect your construction methods, including the design of your foundation and drainage systems, as well as how feasible the overall project is. If you don’t have a clear understanding of this information, your project is likely to run into delays and obstacles that will cost you time and money.

Our subsurface investigation capabilities include:

  • Test pit investigations
  • Soil sampling
  • Groundwater observation
  • Infiltration testing support
  • Utility exposure
  • Excavation and restoration

We also work with geotechnical engineers and environmental consultants to support our subsurface investigation services so they cover everything you need to know.

Why a Subsurface Investigation Actually Matters

Your subsurface conditions can have a lot of variation across a single property, so it can be difficult to predict how specific areas of the ground will be when excavating or beginning your construction project. You might have very compact, stable soil in one area of your property while having looser, saturated soil or very shallow bedrock just a small distance away.

The variations in your soil can affect your site in a couple of different ways.

Soil characterization. Knowing what kind of soil is where affects every step of the project from design of stormwater management and foundation types to finish grade elevations and landscape design.

Foundation prep. The depth of your soil and its make-up have an impact on how engineers design the foundation and prep your site overall.

Groundwater management. Shallow groundwater can complicate the groundwork process and also influence your drainage plan.

Soil removal and replacement. If you have unsuitable fill or weak soil layers, it may be necessary to remove or replace soil before your construction project starts.

Underground obstructions. If there’s a massive rock in the way or old, buried materials on the property, that’s something you’ll want to know before it affects your project schedule.

Excavation for a drainage catch basin

Thorough subsurface investigation services use field observation techniques and soil sampling to evaluate and give appropriate recommendations. It also helps to make sure your land development project runs smoother since it gives you information to get the right equipment in place, order materials ahead of time, and make plans for potential limitations.

Schedule a Subsurface Investigation Today

Get the information you need about your subsurface conditions before you begin construction with Neighbor’s Property Management’s subsurface investigation services. Contact us now to tell us more about your construction project and learn how our subsurface exploration services can help you.

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