These services include sampling the soils, asphalt or concrete, performing various laboratory testing, as needed, and monitoring the field operations of placing and compacting any structural fills. These services include performing in-place density testing as needed for your project, large or small. We have experience in dealing with problem soils throughout the Pacific Northwest, and therefore we can be very helpful when it comes to offering alternative methods for various construction problems that can be encountered. We can perform a wide range of laboratory testing on any soils, aggregate, asphalt, or concrete samples that may need to be tested. We typically offer a turn around of only a couple of days for most samples and tests.
Soils/Asphalt Monitoring
These services include on-site monitoring for the placement of compacted fills and performing in-place density testing as needed for any project. We do not charge on a per test basis for density tests taken, we only charge an hourly rate regardless of how many density tests are taken. We provide our services this way so that in general we tend to a take an overabundance of density tests. We feel that this provides our clients with a better picture of the placement of any fills on their project sites. These services include sampling the existing soils that you have to work with, performing various laboratory testing as needed, and then making the necessary recommendations for treatment. We can also inspect and monitor the field operations of mixing and placing the soils as they are treated. Soils treatments can include cement, lime, or kiln dust treatments. Depending upon your particular site needs, soils treatment can be a major cost savings alternative when compared with the costs of importing fill on the site.
Concrete Inspection & Testing
Our lab provides a full spectrum of concrete testing services for public and private projects. We inspect concrete placements and take samples for compressive strength testing. We have experience with concrete pavement machines, bridges, architectural and colored concrete, high early strength requirements, tilt up buildings, submerged placements, lightweight concrete, control density fill (CDF), rebound hammer inspection, reinforced concrete, post tension and pre-stressed concrete, masonry, and coring and sampling inspection. Additionally our personnel have experience in preparation and testing of concrete mix designs.
Erosion Control Inspection
Our personnel are qualified Erosion and Sediment Control Leads. We provide turbidity testing in accordance with the Department of Ecology standards. We are capable of assisting the contractor or owner to identify potential erosion hazards prior to and during construction which will minimize costs for erosion control management during the project.