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Subgrade Inspections in NYC, Manhattan, The Boroughs, Nassau County, Suffolk County, Long Island, and New Jersey - Kagaoan Engineering

Subgrade Inspections in NYC, Manhattan, The Boroughs, Nassau County, Suffolk County, Long Island, and New Jersey - Kagaoan Engineering Subgrade Inspectors and Consultants

Subgrade Inspectors and Consultants

Knowing the composition of the soil beneath a current building or a lot that is ready for construction is vital before new work begins. Whether a company is building a new business or upgrading an existing structure does not matter much until a subgrade inspection is complete. This testing is a necessary part of the permitting process in states like New Jersey and New York state. Most municipalities require the examination to be under the supervision of an expert like an architect or engineering development team. 

Kagaoan Engineering is a team of highly skilled experts in fields like geotechnical engineering, site development, and architecture. We provide extensive testing, design, and construction for businesses in and around New York. From modeling to permit processing and material procurement, Kagaoan Engineering can help businesses with new buildings, extensions, foundation repair, piling installation, retaining wall builds, and more. 

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What is a Subgrade Inspection?

Many state and local governments require businesses to have an underground inspection before any upgrades, new structures, and paving begins. These checks ensure that the ground is ready for building. The architect checks the soil to ensure that there are no water problems, cracking earth, shifting material, or issues with ground composition. For the engineer to do the checks, the soil needs to be free of debris, weeds, big boulders, and any vegetation like trees, shrubs, and flowers. The subgrade inspector may use a variety of tools and testing equipment to find out the condition of the soil under the lot. For instance, a dynamic cone penetrometer helps the technician find out the strength of the underground layers and how much of a load the ground can withstand at any particular place. 

An architect will perform any soil testing such as checking the composition of the ground, finding out the condition of the drainage system, and checking to see that winter weather like the freezing and thawing cycle did not disrupt the ground structure. The specialist will review the structure of the ground, whether cold conditions caused soil erosion, how the drainage system works and whether there are any contaminants or foreign materials that need extricating. Reports are given to property owners detailing things like how much the ground should shrink after building, what material makes up the subsurface layers, and what systems are in place to keep the land and structures stable. How the underground layers get rid of rainwater and moisture to keep the foundation in good health is another area that our geotechnical engineers inspect and report on for property owners.
  • Checks for contamination and proper removal of materials with impure soil
  • Bedding layer placement
  • Diversion ditch layout
  • Ensures the placement of radon covers
  • Seepage barrier use
  • Permit applications
  • Slab thickness
For years, Kagaoan Engineering has chosen only the top providers of engineering, structural, and architectural knowledge to come onboard with our group. We work with your team to develop and construct any structure or roadway you need. We provide extensive ground and soil testing, site maintenance, foundation buildup, and retrofitting services. Whether you need a subgrade inspection for your construction project or a consult for pilings and retaining wall support, Kagaoan Engineering has the experience and dedication to help you solve any problem. Our team understands the permitting process making it easy for us to assist your business with paperwork requiring oversight and building regulation. 

Soil Services
  • Moisture levels and drain systems
  • Soil composition testing
  • Water barrier location and condition
  • Retaining wall checks, repairs, and upgrades
  • Piling and reinforcement needs for soil, structures, foundations, and roadways
  • Concrete density requirements
  • Compaction numbers and whether the subsurface layers can handle the specific load requirements of construction
  • Aggregate testing for road and bridge construction
  • Lime testing and fill dirt inspection
Subgrade inspections require the technical expertise of a specialist that understands the makeup of the local groundwork and soil. Getting the job right the first time can save property owners thousands of dollars in repairs and retrofit needs. At Kagaoan Engineering, we perform soil testing and ground inspections to ensure each portion of the construction process is correct and conforms to state regulations. Whether your company is in the preconstruction process or working to stabilize an existing structure, let Kagaoan Engineering help you get the job done on time and budget. 

For more information about our subgrade inspections or to schedule a consultation with one of our subgrade inspectors, please contact us. One of our leading specialists will be happy to help with your New Jersey or New York project.

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About Kagaoan Engineering

Many corporations, owners, developers, architects, and construction managers are looking for a turnkey solution for all aspects of their construction projects. We at Kagaoan Engineering realize this trend, and we work closely with our clients to listen and identify their program requirements. We offer innovative solutions, performing engineering design at the highest levels while maintaining constructability and cost efficiency in mind. We are committed to our promise and modeled our business philosophy around it.
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