Geotechnical Engineering – Tampa
Foundation Masters, LLC is a licensed Geotechnical Engineering and General Contracting firm serving Tampa and the greater Tampa Bay region.
We provide geotechnical investigations, foundation design, sinkhole evaluation and remediation, and ground improvement solutions for residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal projects throughout Hillsborough County and surrounding areas.
With thousands of completed projects—from neighborhoods to high-rises, roadways, and coastal infrastructure—our team brings deep local geology knowledge, practical construction experience, and rigorous engineering standards to every project.
Your Tampa Contact
Jay Chen, Ph.D., P.E.
Principal Geotechnical Engineer
Phone: 813-317-3888
Email: jchen001@tampabay.rr.com
Why Geotechnical Engineering Matters in Tampa
Tampa’s subsurface conditions—solution-weathered limestone (karst), variable sands, reclaimed land, and shallow groundwater—can trigger settlement, voids, and water intrusion without proper investigation and design.
- Identify subsurface risks early (voids, organics, SHWT, soft layers).
- Engineer foundations and ground-improvement systems for local behavior.
- Prevent costly delays and long-term structural performance issues.
Geotechnical Engineering Services – Tampa
- Site feasibility & due diligence evaluations
- Subsurface exploration: SPT borings, CPT soundings
- Foundation engineering & settlement analysis
- Ground improvement: stone columns, soil-cement mixing, pressure grouting
- Sinkhole investigation & remediation design
- Slope stability, earth structures, retaining/shoring design
- Pavement & roadway subgrade design
- Groundwater control & permanent dewatering systems
- Seismic checks and performance evaluations
- Forensic evaluations & expert witness services
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Surveying & Subsurface Support
- Boundary & topographic surveys
- ALTA/NSPS land title surveys
- Construction layout & QC as-builts
- Wetland delineation & hydrographic surveys
- Geophysics: GPR, electrical resistivity, seismic testing
We maintain an extensive Tampa-area database of soil and rock conditions to accelerate planning and reduce costs.
Sinkhole Investigation & Remediation
- Historical data review & geologic mapping
- Structural condition surveys & forensic assessments
- Geophysics to locate voids (GPR, ERI)
- Confirmatory drilling & laboratory testing
- Compaction grouting programs
- Underpinning with helical/piers or pin piles
- Rock-throat stabilization & controlled excavation
Our comprehensive approach minimizes risk, protects structures, and restores long-term stability.
Ground Improvement & Foundation Support
- Vibro-compaction & stone columns
- Soil-cement mixing & grouting systems
- Dewatering design & groundwater barriers
- Settlement mitigation & stabilization programs
Tampa Geotechnical FAQs
- Do Tampa soils require special foundations?
- Often yes—karst limestone, reclaimed land, and high groundwater may require deep foundations, ground improvement, or underpinning to meet code and performance goals.
- When should I hire a geotechnical engineer?
- Before design/permitting for new builds, additions, coastal work, or when sinkhole risk or poor soils are 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.
Start Your Tampa Project
Planning construction or addressing subsurface concerns in Tampa Bay? Call 813-317-3888 or email our team for proposals and scheduling.