In order to obtain a building permit in the Bay Area, due to soil conditions, geotechnical constraints, geologic hazards, and building code requirements, most construction projects require input from a licensed Geotechnical Engineer (GE), a Certified Engineering Geologist (CEG), or a Professional Civil Engineer (PE). A geotechnical report, based on a comprehensive site and subsurface investigation, as well as laboratory testing and engineering analysis, drives the most appropriate and cost-effective design for building foundations and practical earthwork solutions.

As an integrated member of a Bay Area custom home design team, architects and structural engineers appreciate our in-depth knowledge of Bay Area building requirements, our accurate and timely soils tests from our in-house soils engineering laboratory, and our availability during construction for geotechnical observation and soil testing services as required by local building departments.