County and City agencies commonly require a Geologic Hazard Site Assessment before issuing a building permit. This assessment includes review of published geologic data, a site visit to assess the potential geologic hazards, and a written geologic hazard assessment letter stamped by a licensed engineering geologist.
County or City agencies, as well as builders, commonly require a licensed engineering geologist to assess the suitability of the subgrade before the installation of structures including buildings, pools, roadways and other settlement sensitive construction. This evaluation includes a site visit to determine the quality of the subgrade in regards to your planned development.
As your project progresses, periodic site evaluations by a licensed engineering geologist may be necessary and/or required to observe and maintain record of site suitability. This evaluation includes site visits to observe and make record of progress and approval.
Issues related to slope stability and landsliding are common to Central Washington. Land movement can cause distress including settlement or cracks in structures. An assessment can be performed to provide forensic information of potential causes and mitigation.
Evaluation of issues related to drainage and erosion are assessed though site evaluation and research to determine possible causes and mitigation.
Professional Engineering Geologist
Dave is a licensed Engineering Geologist with more than 5 decades of experience. His work encompasses a range of projects including geologic hazard site evaluations, subsurface explorations and subgrade evaluation of soil and rock materials for structures. He has worked on various projects involving commercial and industrial structures, pools and roadways and numerous residential developments throughout Central Washington State.
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