At Raba-Kistner we provide geotechnical services tailored to fit those projects requiring specialized or innovative solutions. We meet our clients' requirements by focusing on problem solving, and client involvement.

Geotechnical issues are part of almost every construction project. When construction plans go awry due to unexpected soil conditions, companies have looked to Raba-Kistner for almost four decades for prompt, dependable answers. Solutions are based on our firm’s extensive knowledge of the Southwest’s terrain and its relation to practical foundation design and earthwork construction.

Our specialized soil and rock instrumentation support-capabilities in laboratory and field-testing include: pressuremeter studies, cone penetrometer testing, and ground penetrating radar. After construction, settlement and cracks in foundations and structures may occur for numerous reasons. Underpinning and/or shoring may be required to allow for remedial excavation or other construction. Specialized foundation support and excavation techniques may be required to protect existing structures and to avoid expensive repairs. The alternatives engineered by our geotechnical specialists have provided savings to our clients.