Geotechnical Engineering – Orlando
Foundation Masters, LLC is a licensed Geotechnical Engineering and General Contracting firm serving Orlando and Central Florida.
We specialize in geotechnical investigations, foundation design, sinkhole evaluation and remediation, and ground improvement solutions for residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal projects throughout Orange County and the surrounding region.
With thousands of completed projects—from downtown redevelopment to suburban expansions—our team brings practical field expertise, rigorous analysis, and buildable solutions to every site.
Your Orlando Contact
Jay Chen, Ph.D., P.E.
Principal Geotechnical Engineer
Phone: 813-317-3888
Email: jchen001@tampabay.rr.com
Why Geotechnical Engineering Matters in Orlando
Central Florida’s subsurface is dominated by solution-weathered limestone (karst), loose sands, and shallow groundwater. These conditions can trigger settlement, sinkholes, and instability without proper investigation and design.
- Identify subsurface risks early (voids, organics, SHWT, soft layers).
- Engineer foundations that match local soil and groundwater behavior.
- Prevent costly delays, water intrusion, and long-term settlement.
Local Expertise & Typical Project Areas
Our engineers have delivered projects across Baldwin Park, Winter Park, Lake Nona, Dr. Phillips, and Windermere—each with distinct geologic and hydrologic constraints. Designs account for variable sands, clay lenses, fluctuating groundwater, and karst features.
Geotechnical Engineering Services – Orlando
- Site feasibility & due diligence
- Subsurface exploration: SPT borings, CPT soundings
- Foundation design & settlement analysis
- Ground improvement: stone columns, soil-cement mixing
- Sinkhole investigation, risk analysis, and remediation design
- Slope stability & retaining wall design
- Roadway/pavement subgrade engineering
- Groundwater control & dewatering system design
- Seismic checks; code compliance for critical structures
- Forensic investigations & expert witness
Related: Geotechnical Engineering – Florida • Push & Helical Piers
Surveying & Subsurface Support
- Boundary & topographic surveys
- ALTA/NSPS land title surveys
- High-definition 3D laser scanning
- Construction layout & QC as-builts
- Hydrographic mapping & wetland delineation
- Geophysical surveys: GPR, electrical resistivity, seismic
We maintain extensive soil and groundwater data across Orlando to accelerate planning and budgeting.
Specialized Sinkhole Investigation & Remediation
- Historical data research & geologic mapping
- Structural damage assessments & forensic surveys
- Geophysics to locate subsurface anomalies
- Confirmatory drilling & lab testing
- Compaction grouting for void stabilization
- Helical/push pier underpinning systems
- Rock-throat stabilization & controlled excavation
Our approach blends advanced geophysics, verified subsurface data, and proven remedial construction for durable results.
Ground Improvement & Foundation Support
- Vibro-compaction and vibro-replacement (stone columns)
- Soil-cement mixing and mass grouting
- Dewatering systems and groundwater barriers
- Settlement mitigation and stabilization design
Start Your Orlando Project
Planning a development, investigating site risk, or addressing subsurface challenges in Central Florida? Call 813-317-3888 or email our team for proposals and scheduling.
Orlando Geotechnical FAQs
- Do Orlando soils require special foundations?
- Often yes—karst voids, loose sands, and high groundwater can require deep foundations, underpinning, or ground improvement to meet Florida Building Code.
- When should I hire a geotechnical engineer?
- Before design and permitting for any new build, addition, major repair, seawall work, or where sinkhole risk is suspected.
- Will a geotech report help resale value?
- Documented subsurface data and foundation recommendations reduce risk for owners, buyers, and lenders—improving confidence and value.