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Professional Soil Testing & Foundation Observation Services

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Is Your Project at Risk?

Permit Delays or Denials

Without proper soil documentation, your permit application may be delayed or denied by the building department.

Foundation Failure

Inadequate soil testing can lead to foundation failure and costly repairs that far exceed the cost of proper testing.

Liability & Project Shutdowns

Without documentation, you face liability exposure, failed inspections, and potential project shutdowns.

Expert Soil Testing You Can Trust

Bearing Capacity Verification

Verification of bearing capacity of undisturbed soils and proper foundation excavation depth.

Soil Classification Compliance

Soil classification compliance with IBC standards and removal of debris and disturbed materials.

Footing & Compaction

Footing elevation accuracy and compaction requirements for engineered fill.

Why Contractors Choose Ballpark Engineering

ICC-Certified Inspectors

Our team holds current ICC Soils Special Inspector certifications—meeting state requirements and building official standards.

Fast Scheduling

Better scheduling means faster turnaround. We work around your construction timeline, not the other way around.

Comprehensive Reports

Detailed observation reports with photos, soil classifications, bearing capacity verification, and code compliance documentation.

Transparent Pricing

$800 flat rate + regional travel fees. No hidden costs. Payment required at booking ($100 nonrefundable booking fee).

Transparent Pricing

Foundation Observation Report

Most Popular

Foundation Observation

$800

Regional travel fees apply based on project location. Full payment required at booking. $100 booking fee is nonrefundable.

  • Visual verification of undisturbed bearing soils
  • Confirmation of bearing capacity per IBC Section 1806 and Table R401.4.1
  • Soil classification (Group I or as specified in geotechnical report)
  • Debris and disturbed soil removal verification
  • Foundation excavation depth measurement
  • Footing elevation documentation
  • Photographic evidence
  • Professional engineer stamp and signature
  • Code compliance certification
Schedule Your Inspection
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Book Your Inspection - Schedule online or call.
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On-Site Observation - Our ICC-certified inspector visits your site during foundation excavation to verify soil conditions and code compliance.
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Receive Your Report - Get your professional observation report within 48 hours—ready for building official submission.

Utah Code Requirements

Utah Building Code (IBC 2021, Chapter 18) requires soil investigation when: expansive, compressible, or shifting soils are likely present; in-place soils have bearing capacity less than 1,500 psf; building official determines testing is necessary; compacted fill exceeds 12 inches in depth. Our observation reports satisfy building official requirements for foundation inspection and soil verification.

Common Questions

Foundation observation verifies that undisturbed bearing soils meet code requirements. Full geotechnical testing (lab analysis, boring samples) is a separate service typically performed by geotechnical engineers before design.
No. We focus on foundation observation and bearing soil verification. Nuclear density testing requires different certification and equipment.
Typically 1-2 hours on-site, depending on project size and foundation complexity.
Schedule when foundation excavation is complete but before concrete placement. We need to observe undisturbed bearing soils at footing elevation.
Our report documents observed conditions. If soils don't meet requirements, you'll need to consult with your engineer or geotechnical consultant for remediation recommendations.
Yes, regional travel fees apply. Contact us for availability in your area.
You cancel: $100 booking fee retained, $700 refunded. We cancel: Full $800 refunded. Weather delay: We reschedule at no extra charge.

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Don't risk permit delays or foundation problems. Schedule your ICC-certified inspection today.

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