Soil Testing Town ‘n’ Country What is the Best Scenario to Find with Geotechnical Soil Testing?

Soil testing is one of the most important services that geotechnical drilling professionals offer to members of their community. There are a lot of geological and sediment conditions that can determine the best way to handle a new structure being built or expanding on already existing infrastructure.  Even when it comes to soil testing, Town ‘n’ Country residents should know that there are some situations or conditions that are best case scenario or optimal, while others can put a significant hold on any future construction, even indefinitely in some circumstances.

No Sign of Erosion or Sinkhole Activity

Many people think that soil testing is only done for professionals to understand the sediment composition of a location, and while this can be true in some instances, not always.  When it comes to soil testing, Town ‘n’ Country residents should be made aware that it is more common to collect samples to see if there is any evidence of sinkhole activity or signs of erosion. Being in the state of Florida, one of the biggest issues for existing buildings and infrastructure is sinkhole activity. Sinkhole activity is something that can be caught earlier enough to be corrected by one of many methods, but sometimes the risk of a sinkhole is so great that no construction will be done at that location.

No Loss in Nutrients and Mineral

Construction companies are not the only industry that drastically depends on the information of soil testing. Town ‘n’ Country residents should also know that scientists and scholastic institutions are also important clients of a geotechnical drilling company. Additionally, farmers and ranchers could also benefit from the information that comes from soil testing.  These professionals may not be as concerned with the geological composition of a specific location, but rather what minerals and nutrients are present, if any. A farmer would not want to plant their next crops on a location that is lacking the vital nutrients that are needed for plants to grow.

*Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of Amdrill Inc*