Services
Discover our comprehensive range of services tailored to meet your construction needs. From design to execution, we deliver excellence at every stage of your project journey.
Expert Peer Review Services for Engineering Projects
Explore our extensive range of engineering consultancy services, committed to precision and client satisfaction.
Geotechnical Engineering
GEOFOUND Engineering Inc. specializes in providing comprehensive geotechnical investigation services, both at the preliminary (site feasibility and due diligence) and supplementary (detailed) stages.
Hydrogeological Assessment
GEOFOUND Engineering Inc. specializes in providing hydrogeological assessment study services, both at the preliminary (site feasibility and due diligence) and supplementary (detailed) stages.
Quality Control & Testing
GEOFOUND Engineering Inc. provides a broad range of on-site and laboratory testing and quality control services, all in conformance with current and applicable ASTM, CSA and AASHTO standards.
Environmental Assessments and Services
For environmental assessments and services, we are pleased to collaborate with our trusted colleagues at Haddad Geotechnical Inc. We maintain a strong working relationship with Haddad and are confident in their ability to deliver reliable, high-quality support for environmental projects.
Geotechnical Engineering
GEOFOUND Engineering Inc. specializes in providing comprehensive geotechnical investigation services, both at the preliminary (site feasibility and due diligence) and supplementary (detailed) stages. The services include evaluation, consultation and design in the following categories:
Foundations:
- Subsurface Investigation and Soil Testing
- Foundations Conditions Investigation of existing footings for available bearing capacity
- Slab-On-Grade Conditions Investigation
- Study and Recommendation on Foundation Types (shallow and deep) and Evaluation of Soil Bearing Capacity
- Investigation of Foundation Problems (settlement, cracking, heaving and other soil related)
- Geotechnical Recommendations for Underpinning Types (shallow and deep)
Slopes / Embankments/ Soil Retainment:
- Slope Stability Assessment to Determine the Erosion Hazard Limit and Delineate the Position of Long-Term Stable Top of Slope (LTSTOS) Line
- Design and On-Site Review of Slope Stabilization System
- Evaluation of Earth Pressures on any Soil Retaining Structures (i.e. retaining walls, Shoring System, etc.)
- Geotechnical Recommendations on Design and Construction of Temporary Shoring Systems
- Design of Reinforced Earth Structures and Man-made Slopes
Pavements:
- Evaluation of existing pavement conditions
- Recommendation and review of pavement design for vehicle parking, major and minor highways and truck usage
Earthworks:
- Evaluation and design of engineered fills
- Recommendations on backfilling, compaction operations and soil improvements
- Design of subgrade, sub-base and base-course materials for slab-on-grade, service trenches, roadways, etc.
- Evaluation and recommendation on excavation and grading procedures
Hydrogeological Assessment
GEOFOUND Engineering Inc. specializes in providing hydrogeological assessment study services, both at the preliminary (site feasibility and due diligence) and supplementary (detailed) stages. The services include evaluation, consultation and design in the following categories:
- Groundwater Investigation
- In-situ Infiltration Testing to Determine the Percolation Rate of the Subsoils in support of Low Impact Development (LID) Infrastructure Design
- Slug Testing within Monitoring Wells to Determine the Hydraulic Conductivity of the Subsoils
- Hydrogeological Studies for Land Development Purposes (subdivisions and multi-storey buildings)
- Well Decommissioning
- Recommendations on Effects of Water Table on Foundations, Excavations and Subsequent Dewatering Measures
- Construction Dewatering Needs Studies
- Long-Term Foundation Drainage Flow Assessments
- Estimation of Groundwater Pumping Flow Rates for Pre-development and post-development
- Groundwater Quality Sampling and Analysis For Purpose of Discharge into Sewers
- Pre-development and Post-development Water Balance Assessments
On-Site Inspections
GEOFOUND Engineering Inc. provides a broad range of on-site and laboratory testing and quality control services, all in conformance with current and applicable ASTM, CSA and AASHTO standards.
On-Site Inspections:
- Inspection of foundation bearing strata for shallow and deep foundations
- Installation of deep foundation system (i.e. helical piers and micro-piles)
- Installation of temporary shoring and tie-back stressing
- Retaining Structures
- Excavation cut slopes and other earthworks
- Subgrade Approval
- Monitoring the Installation of buried services (water mains, sewers, etc.)
- Ground Reinforcement
Quality Control
Quality Control and On-Site Testing:
- In-situ density gauge testing of engineered fill, granular base and sub-basecourses
- Ready-mix and hand-mix concrete testing (air entrainment, slump, flow and compressive strength)
- Mortar testing
- Asphalt pavement quality and compaction control
- Permeability and frost susceptibility tests
- Aggregate selection
Laboratory Testing:
- Determination of various soil properties (unit weight, earth pressure coefficient, internal angle of friction, etc.)
- Moisture content
- Gradation analyses of natural subsoils, fill materials and aggregates
- Standard and Modified Proctor testing
- Compressive strength testing of concrete, concrete block, brick, mortar and grout
Environmental Assessments and Services
For environmental assessments and services, we are pleased to collaborate with our trusted colleagues at Haddad Geotechnical Inc., who continue to offer:
- 🧪 Excess Soils Characterization Studies
- 🗂️ Phase One Environmental Site Assessments (ESA I)
- 🧭 Phase Two Environmental Site Assessments (ESA II)
- 💧 Soil and Groundwater Remediation Strategies
We maintain a strong working relationship with Haddad and are confident in their ability to deliver reliable, high-quality support for environmental projects.
