Geotechnical & Geohazard Services
Geotechnical, Geological, and Geohazard Services
Element Solutions employs numerous exploration techniques and analysis approaches to provide geotechnical investigations and geological assessments for a wide array of residential, commercial, and municipal projects. Element’s Licensed Geologist staff have a proficient understanding of regional geologic conditions in western Washington that provide insight to streamline the scope of our projects to best suit the client’s needs. We offer a range of geotechnical consulting services to address project design, construction, and code requirements.
Geotechnical Services
- Geotechnical Engineering Investigations
- Geotechnical Feasibility Studies
- Geotechnical Evaluations and Explorations
- Bearing Capacity Testing
- Settlement Analysis & Mitigation
- Deep Foundation Recommendations
- Seismic Liquefaction Analysis
- Pavement Assessment & Recommendations
- Retaining Wall Evaluation & Design
- Slope Establishment & Stabilization
- Geotechnical Consulting for Construction Planning
Geologic Hazard Assessment & Geological Consulting Services
- Critical Area Geohazard Review
- Slope Assessment & Setback Determination
- Slope Stability Analysis
- Alluvial Fan Hazard Evaluations
- Coastal Bluff & Shoreline Assessments
- Erosion Hazard Evaluations
- Coal Mine Hazard Reviews
- Mine Resource Assessments & Consulting
Recent News
Experienced Wetland / Biologist / Environmental Scientist – Bellingham, WA
Flooding along the Nooksack River has caused significant damage throughout Whatcom County during a record-setting rain event during mid-November, 2021. As a cold front leaves us with clear skies, water continues to funnel from the mountains into our large rivers and flood several lowland communities. This event highlights the power of our river systems, and shows the importance of monitoring, mapping, and modeling our drainages so that we can predict and prepare for similar events in the future.
The dry season is rapidly approaching and with it comes more earthwork construction! The team of Geologists at Element is ready to help owners, developers, and contractors alike by providing geotechnical expertise for construction support in the upcoming season.
Example Projects
Marine Drive Improvements
Geotechnical Evaluation
Lynden Area Health Clinic Site Development
Geotechnical Investigation & Phase 1 ESA
Camano Island Residence Reconstruction
Geohazard Assessment
