Soil Percolation Test Consultants in  NYC, Manhattan, The Boroughs, Nassau County, Suffolk County, Long Island, and New Jersey - Kagaoan Engineering

Geotechnical engineering teams and soil percolation consultants help private, and public entities test the soil to see how the earth drains. Some soil can be very porous and drain naturally with gravity, whereas other ground may have more clay and tend to hold water creating issues with unnatural settling, pooling along the foundation, and moisture problems in sub-level rooms.

Our soil percolation inspectors at Kagaoan Engineering understand that New Jersey and New York have unique soil compositions. We perform underground water sampling with boreholes and test pits depending on the scope and nature of your project. Because we are a local provider of geotechnical engineering and architectural expertise, we know that areas like Manhattan and the Bronx have specific climate patterns. Ground layer makeup affects the way the water drains, and how much moisture the ground retains. Our goal is to provide ground tests for on-site water collection facilities and firms with underground drains. Using our services, contractors and builders can design a septic system for residential or commercial use depending on the soil type at your location.

Knowing how fast or slow the ground absorbs rainwater is necessary to ensure that drainage systems like septic tanks and stormwater disposal systems work effectively. Businesses that use sprinklers every day to maintain a lush, green lawn need a soil drainage system that keeps up with the water flow. Knowing how much sand is in the ground helps engineers and builders create cost-appropriate solutions that are custom to the location.

To determine how fast the earth absorbs water, our soil percolation consultants drill holes to a specific depth and diameter that the state dictates. Depending on the size of the site, one or more boreholes will be sufficient for drain testing. For most locations, we bore a hole in each corner and one in the very middle of the property. The holes get a thorough soaking just before the percolation tests begin. Filling the test holes to a certain level, and timing how long it takes for the area to drain completely tells our experts the type and size of the leach bed or water collection unit the customer needs.

How much water the soil holds determines how hot or cold your structure will stay. For instance, soil that drains very slowly takes a long time to heat up. This fact means that during the spring months, the foundation will be next to puddles of water that will take a long time to dissipate. Areas with sandy soil that drain well may find that the home is easier to heat because the ground warms up faster and heats up the home or business. In hot climates, keeping the temperature down is enticing, but moisture is dangerous for foundations. Geotechnical engineers can help property owners find the right soil mixture to create the draining conditions he or she needs to meet local and state regulations for health.

Do you need soil percolation consultants for your build? Does the moisture content of your property need assessing? Whether you need a septic tank or a storm drain, soil testing, or system configuring, Kagaoan Engineering has professionals that will help you through each step of the process. We understand that wading through permit applications can be unnerving, but our specialists will walk you through the details making testing as painless as we can.

Find out why Kagaoan Engineering is an innovative leader in New Jersey. We customize our services to the scale and location of your test site to keep costs in check. Let us help you find out the answers you need. We are proud to provide effective services for all our clients. Contact us for more information about soil percolation tests or to schedule an appointment with one of our experts.