Solid Ground Engineering NC PLLC

Provides physical testing of soil, concrete, aggregate, asphalt, and building materials utilizing an in-house laboratory to evaluate structural components used on construction sites.

• Concrete Mix Designs
• Soil Lime and Cement Mix Design
• Floor Flatness and Levelness Testing
• Slab Moisture Testing
• Concrete Compression Testing
• Post Tension Observation and Testing
• Deep Foundation Observation and Testing
• Retaining Wall Observation and Testing
• Geotextile and Geofabric Observation
• Windsor Probe Testing

Delivers field inspections and building code compliance reviews utilizing a team certified by major industry agencies including ICC, ACI, and AWS.

• Concrete Special Inspections
• Steel and Bolting Inspections
• Masonry Special Inspections
• Soils Special Inspections
• Firestop Special Inspections
• Welding Special Inspections
• Wood Framing Inspections
• Ground Improvement Inspections
• Earth Retention Inspections
• Earthwork Inspections
• Deep Foundation Special Inspections
• Construction QA/QC

Researches and analyzes soil mechanics to evaluate subsurface suitability for structures and design stable foundations.

• Geotechnical Exploration and Drilling
• Laboratory Testing Programs
• Foundation Design
• Soil and Rock Mechanics and Analysis
• Slope Stability Analysis and Design
• Instrumentation and Monitoring
• Sinkhole Evaluation and Repair
• Geoscience and Geophysical Services

Investigates and reports on site environmental conditions to support property due diligence, regulatory compliance, and remediation planning.

• Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
• Phase II Environmental Site Assessments
• Vapor Intrusion and Encroachment Assessments
• Wetlands and Stream Delineation
• Threatened and Endangered Species Assessments
• Historic Resources Coordination
• Remedial Investigations and Feasibility Studies
• Asbestos, Lead, and Mold Services
• Underground and Above Ground Storage Tanks
• Brownfields Redevelopment Consulting

Evaluates baseline physical properties in compliance with ASTM E2018 guidelines to support acquisition diligence and asset maintenance planning.

Conducts unbiased engineering investigations and forensic analyses to determine root causes of structural, foundation, and geological failures.

• Forensic Engineering Analysis
• Expert Witness and Litigation Support
• Fire Investigation
• Foundation Failure and Settlement Investigation
• Basement Wall Failure Evaluation
• Slope Failure and Movement Assessment
• Pre-Blast and Post-Blast Surveys
• Insurance Claims and Settlement Support