Have you ever hired a SOIL ENGINEER?

[JJ'S MAMA]

I think I might need to hire one, but am having zero luck trying to locate one in the US. Anyone out there have any ideas/suggestions? I'd be truly grateful.
I think it's time or a martini!

 

[Irishgal]

I have had to hire one when we bought a bunch of land in Montana that is being sold to developers once we put in the electric, streets, and sewers. Because this was previously unused land it is a federal reg that we had to have soil engineers to inspect, evaluate, etc. WHy do you need one?

 

[shoes319]

We have dealings with them for our business - have you checked on-line for them in your area? Feel free to pm me for more info...

 

[wickedassin]

^^Sent you a PM!

 

[wickedassin]

Just an FYI for all--they're actually called soils engineers or geotechnical engineers. Soils is just a specialization.

 

[JJ'S MAMA]

Thanks everyone-I have a good lead that I'll investigate tomorrow.

 

[Swanky]

Also, call your City Hall, there's usually someone there that can help.

 

[IntlSet]

My parents have used a soil engineer they found through an architecture firm. Also, our county keeps a list of soil engineers available upon asking. Yours might do the same!

Good luck!

 

[coachwife6]

The Soil Conservation Service will test your soil if you send them a sample. Call them and ask them to send the kit. I think it's under United State Soil conservation Service or something like that. It may be your county soil conservation service. it cost $15.

 

[coachwife6]

Eek. i didn't read the whole thread. I thought you wanted your soil tested for gardening purposes. I am a bad multi-tasker.

 

[Kimm992]

I deal with them all the time at work but I'm in Canada so that doesn't help you much....

Good luck!!

 

[D & G rockstar]

I don't know what specifically you're trying to do, but a few of my colleagues are horticulturalists and I'm sure i can get some suggestions You can PM me if you want.