Our Services
Geotechnical Reconnaissance
Know Your Ground Before You Invest
Whether you are acquiring property, evaluating feasibility for a future development, or seeking peace of mind before closing, a Geotechnical Reconnaissance provides a critical early look at site conditions. We perform high-level visual site inspections, review regional geological data, and identify potential ground hazards, such as slope instability, soft soils, high groundwater, or erosion risks, before you commit capital. Protect your investment with early insights that prevent costly engineering surprises down the road.
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El Niño Is Coming. Is Your Property Ready?
NOAA forecasters expect a strong El Niño this winter. Past strong El Niño years brought intense rainfall, landslides, and erosion across California. Prolonged rain saturates hillsides, raises groundwater, and exposes drainage and slope problems that stay hidden in dry years. A Geotechnical Reconnaissance before the storms arrive flags at-risk slopes, poor drainage, and erosion-prone areas while there's still time to act.
When You Need It
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Pre-Purchase Due Diligence: Uncover deal-breakers before contingencies expire.
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Project Feasibility: Determine if foundation costs or grading requirements will blow the construction budget.
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Peace of Mind: Give owners confidence that their structure won't suffer from settling, cracking, or slope failure.
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Before El Niño Storms: Identify slope, drainage, and erosion risks before heavy winter rains arrive.
WHAT THE ASSESSMENT COVERS
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Review of local geology, soil maps, and hazard zones (landslide, liquefaction, flood).
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Visual site walkthrough to spot surface warning signs (cracking, distress, erosion, seepage).
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Historical land-use and aerial photography review.
THE VALUE TO YOU
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Saves Money: Early identification of soft or expansive soils prevents foundation redesigns later.
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Leverage in Negotiations: Use identified site issues to adjust purchase prices or request seller credits.
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Faster Decisions: Provides a rapid, cost-effective alternative to a full, invasive geotechnical drilling report during the option period.
