Definition
Soil tests analyze soil composition and bearing capacity. They reveal whether soil can support building foundations, what bearing capacity is (critical for foundation design), and whether soil has contamination or other issues. Good soil saves money; bad soil creates problems.
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Soil tests analyze composition, pH, nutrients, contamination, and structural bearing capacity. Results affect development feasibility, foundation design, and agricultural potential.
Pro Tip
Get soil tests for any property you're developing. Foundation design depends on soil bearing capacity. Discovering soil problems after you start building is catastrophic and expensive.
Example
A soil test showing clay-based soil with 2,000 psf bearing capacity suitable for standard foundations.