Catawba Valley Engineering & Testing, P.C.

Subsurface exploration, field testing, and design bridging the gap between geological and structural applications.

• Geotechnical Exploration & Testing

  Performs Standard Penetration Test (SPT) borings, rock coring, cone penetration testing, dilatometer testing, and field soil strength testing.

• Geostructural Design

  Designs retaining walls, earth retention systems, and alternative foundation systems such as micropiles and stone columns.

• Foundation Evaluation & Recommendations

  Provides settlement analysis and shallow/deep foundation recommendations.

Environmental management and consulting from project initiation to cleanup and monitoring.

• Environmental Site Assessments

  Conducts Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments and transaction screens.

• Hydrogeological Evaluation & Modeling

  Performs groundwater and contaminant transport modeling, slug testing, pump testing, and long-term monitoring.

• Remediation & Abatement

  Evaluates and implements cleanup strategies, UST removal, and contamination abatement.

• Surveys & Compliance

  Provides asbestos, lead-paint, and hazardous materials surveys, alongside storm-water management compliance.

Laboratory and field testing to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant construction materials.

• Laboratory Testing

  Tests soils, asphalt, and concrete in an in-house laboratory accredited through the AASHTO Accreditation Program.

• Field Testing & Inspection

  Conducts general sampling and field testing in accordance with plans and industry standards.

Turnkey inspection services integrated with testing and geotechnical capabilities to navigate permitting and design requirements.