| Our typical investigative process
includes:
preliminary historical review (aerials, USGS map, soil survey)
building permit search
site permitting (where applicable)
floor elevation survey
initial site visit (interview, sketch, crack survey, hand
augers, test pits, photographs)
GPR and/or electrical resistivity (ER) MEI owns its
own GPR equipment and has two (2) trained technicians
utility clearing and planning
drilling (SPTs) with small compact rig
other engineering tests deemed appropriate
soils classification and lab analysis (if necessary i.e. liquid
and plastic limits, organic content, etc.)
structural engineering (PE) input (if necessary)
drafting
report
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Thereafter, we provide consulting
services that include:
acquisition of ground stabilization bids (upon request)
ground stabilization monitoring and reporting
foundation repair bids (upon request)
foundation repair monitoring and reporting (by structural
engineer)
litigation support
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