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Geophysical Services

The unique subsurface soil conditions of the Gulf Coast require specialized services to effectively meet project goals. Terracon’s locally based team of professionals offer our clients geophysical tools and methodologies to give you the subsurface data needed to evaluate potential project sites accurately, quickly, and non-intrusively. Our customized, cost-effective approach can streamline your evaluation process. Let’s explore together!

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If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact email employment@terracon.com or call (800) 593-7777.

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Professionals

In the region

400 +

Projects

Regionwide in geophysics projects in 2024

# 1

Largest Fleet

Of near-surface equipment

Terracon’s Gulf Coast-based experts utilize non-invasive geophysical testing tools that can locate underground storage tanks (USTs), voids, environmental contaminants, and other subsurface challenges to help you make informed decisions on your projects.

Delivering accurate and precise results for successful projects

Geophysical methods are versatile. Whether used independently or integrated with other investigative methods like soil boring or other sampling programs, they can provide subsurface data that can’t be gathered by invasive methods. Data gathered by geophysical services can help guide subsequent project work, and/or avoid potential subsurface hazards. Our Gulf Coast geophysics team can provide many services, including:

  • Map geologic structure and hazards (landslides, faults).
  • Delineate and characterize landfills and hazardous waste.
  • Locate buried tanks, utilities, debris, and historical/archaeological objects.
  • Determine subsurface seepage zones.
  • Evaluate foundation bearing depths.
  • Characterize karst potential and investigate sinkholes.
  • Assess pavements for thickness and integrity (delaminations).
  • Locate embedded reinforcing steel (e.g., PT cables) and conduits.
  • Locate subsurface voids.

Let’s dig deeper!

Terracon’s geophysical services can help give you an idea of expected subsurface conditions on your project long before it’s time to break ground. A “smart exploration plan” featuring geophysics followed by borings or test pits can help reduce risk and support financial planning for your projects.

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