SOIL DEPUTY
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Soil Deputy Inspections & Testing Services
Ensuring Soil Integrity for Safe and Sustainable Construction
Understanding the soil beneath your construction site is crucial for the longevity, performance, and safety of every structure. At ERJ Inspections, our certified team provides comprehensive soil inspection and testing services that deliver accurate, code-compliant results you can build on.
Comprehensive Soil Inspection & Testing
We perform a complete range of field and laboratory tests to evaluate soil quality, stability, and compliance with local building department requirements. All testing and reporting follow ASTM and CBC Chapter 18 requirements.
Field & Laboratory Services:
Soil Composition Analysis: Identify soil type, texture, and classification to assess project suitability.
Compaction Testing: Measure soil density and moisture to confirm proper support for foundations, slabs, and pavements.
Moisture Content Testing: Evaluate natural water content to prevent swelling, shrinkage, and instability.
Soil Bearing Capacity: Determine the maximum load the soil can safely support for foundation design.
In-Situ Field Testing: Real-time data via Standard Penetration Tests (SPT), Cone Penetration Tests (CPT), and nuclear density gauge readings.
Geotechnical Investigations: Assess subsurface conditions, groundwater presence, and potential settlement concerns.
Why Proper Soil Compaction Matters
Proper compaction is the foundation of every successful build. Failing to properly compact soil can lead to foundation settlement, wall cracks, and structural instability during seismic events.
Benefits of Professional Testing:
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Increases bearing capacity and load-support strength.
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Reduces future settlement by minimizing voids.
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Improves shear strength and slope stability.
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Ensures longevity for foundations and retaining structures.
Standards, Procedures & Certifications
All services are performed in accordance with national and local standards to ensure full jurisdictional approval:
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ASTM D1557/D698: Laboratory Compaction Testing (Modified / Standard Proctor).
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ASTM D6938: In-Place Density by Nuclear Methods.
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ASTM D1586 & D1556: Standard Penetration Test and Sand Cone Method.
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CBC Chapter 18: Soils and Foundations.
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LADBS/OC/LA County: Special Inspection Requirements.
Proudly Serving
- County of LA
- City of Long Beach
- City of LA (LADBS)
- County of Ventura
- County of Orange (OCPW)
- City of Anaheim
- City of Newport Beach
- County of Riverside
- County of San Diego
- County of San Bernardino
- Coachella Valley Region
- And MANY MORE!
Any job ,anywhere, we are one hour away guaranteed! Call us for your next project!!!
ERJ Inspections/ Deputy Special Inspections Is a full service construction consulting company serving all California, we provide the highest level of expertise & accuracy in integrity In special inspections, material testing & Geo-technical services Throughout California
Why Choose ERJ Inspections?
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Certified Expertise: ICC & LA City Certified Fireproofing Inspectors.
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Approved Laboratory: LADBS and Orange County approved testing laboratory and special inspection agency.
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Compliance Guaranteed: AWCI 12-A/B and NFCA-aligned quality assurance practices.
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Engineer-Ready Reports: Documentation accepted by all Southern California jurisdictions.
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Rapid Scheduling: Availability within 2 to 24 hours.