Engineering Geologic Service
Engineering Geology is defined simply as the application of the geological sciences to engineering practice to assure that the geologic factors affecting the location, design, and construction of engineering works are recognized and adequately provided for. Detailed engineering geologic studies by a licensed Engineering Geologist are required by most government permitting agencies for almost all hillside development and construction projects as proper engineering geologic site characterization is essential for appropriate engineering analysis and design. Land Phases, Inc.’s expertise lies in performing detailed engineering geologic studies in association with the planning and construction of custom single-family residences, residential subdivisions, and commercial development projects. However, we also provide engineering geologic services for the design and construction of residential additions, retaining walls, guesthouses, swimming pool/spas, sports courts, patios, decks, subterranean structures, private sewage disposal systems, and groundwater monitoring wells. The engineering geologic staff of Land Phases, Inc. is also highly skilled in performing site-specific fault rupture hazard evaluations and geologic studies involving the identification and mitigation of landslides.
Engineering Geologic Construction Observation
Land Phases, Inc.’s services to our clients do not end once the geologic/geotechnical reports have been approved andconstruction permits have been issued. During the construction phase, most government permitting agencies require engineering geologic and geotechnical observation and approval of all grading and foundation installation activities as well as the preparation of “final” geologic/geotechnical reports. Land Phases, Inc. possesses an experienced staff of engineering geologists which are available to observe/inspect those grading and construction activities which requiregeologic observation and approval.
Expert Witness Service
Because of our expertise in the field of engineering geology and our years of experience with hillside development/construction projects, Land Phases, Inc. is often called upon to provide “expert witness” services in order to assist clients during litigation stemming from damage caused by, or related to geologic/geotechnical issues. As an engineering geologic expert witness, we are often called upon to perform detailed engineering geologic studies in order to render professional engineering geologic opinions regarding the type and extent of damage, and the likely contributing causes of the damage. In addition, Land Phases, Inc. also has the ability to provide engineering geologic recommendations to repair the damage so that detailed repair plans and estimates can be prepared by other qualified professionals.
Fees
Fees for professional engineering geologic services vary due to project scope. Please contact Land Phases, Inc. for a free proposal and to discuss how we assist you with your project.