Geotechnical Engineering – Sarasota
Geotechnical engineer in Sarasota on a project
Foundation Masters, LLC is a licensed Geotechnical Engineering and General Contracting firm serving Sarasota and the greater Southwest Florida region.
We provide geotechnical investigations, foundation engineering, sinkhole and karst evaluations, and ground improvement solutions for residential, commercial, industrial, and public-sector projects throughout Sarasota County, Siesta Key, Longboat Key, and the surrounding coastal areas.
With extensive experience across coastal barrier islands, inland neighborhoods, high-water-table zones, and reclaimed land, our team brings deep local geology knowledge and proven engineering practice to every Sarasota project.
Your Sarasota Contact
Foundation Masters, LLC – Engineering Division
Phone: 813-614-7178
Email: jeff@foundationmasters.com
Why Geotechnical Engineering Matters in Sarasota
Sarasota’s subsurface conditions are highly variable—shallow limestone, coastal sand profiles, fill soils, organics, tidal groundwater, and known karst features all impact structural performance. Proper investigation is critical to avoid settlement, differential movement, and moisture-related failures.
- Identify site-specific risks: organics, loose sands, voids, SHWT, soft strata.
- Engineer foundations tailored to Sarasota’s coastal and inland soil behavior.
- Reduce structural risk and avoid costly redesigns or delays during permitting.
- Ensure long-term performance for homes, commercial sites, and waterfront structures.
Geotechnical Engineering Services – Sarasota
- Due diligence & site feasibility assessments
- SPT borings, CPT soundings & laboratory testing
- Foundation engineering & settlement analysis
- Ground improvement: grouting, soil mixing, stone columns
- Sinkhole & karst investigation, mapping, and remediation design
- Shoring, retaining structures, and slope stability evaluations
- Roadway, pavement & subgrade design
- Dewatering, groundwater control, and hydrogeologic assessments
- Seismic and structural interaction evaluations
- Forensic engineering & expert witness services
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Push & Helical Piers
Surveying & Subsurface Support
- Boundary & topographic surveys
- ALTA/NSPS land title surveys
- Construction layout, site control & as-builts
- Wetland delineation & hydrographic surveys
- Geophysical testing: GPR, ERI, seismic methods
Our Sarasota-area soil database accelerates planning, improves accuracy, and reduces construction risk.
Sinkhole, Karst & Void Investigation
- Historic data and regional karst analysis
- Structural condition surveys for homes & commercial buildings
- Geophysical surveys to identify voids (GPR, ERI)
- Confirmatory drilling and laboratory analysis
- Compaction & pressure grouting programs
- Underpinning: helical piers, push piers, pin piles
- Rock-throat stabilization & controlled excavation
Our engineered remediation programs minimize risk and restore long-term structural stability.
Ground Improvement & Foundation Support
- Vibro-compaction & stone columns
- Soil-cement mixing, jet grouting & remediation systems
- Dewatering design & groundwater barriers
- Settlement mitigation & stabilization systems
Sarasota Geotechnical FAQs
- Do Sarasota coastal soils require special foundations?
- Yes. Coastal sands, shallow limestone, and fluctuating groundwater often require deep foundations, soil improvement, or engineered slabs.
- How early should a geotechnical engineer be involved?
- Before design and permitting—especially for coastal work, additions, pools, or any site with unknown fill or organic layers.
- Is Sarasota prone to sinkholes?
- Sarasota lies within Florida’s karst region. While not as active as Hernando or Pasco, voids and solution cavities do occur, especially east of I-75.
Start Your Sarasota Project
Planning construction or addressing soil or groundwater concerns in Sarasota?
Call 813-614-7178 or email our engineering team for proposals and scheduling.