Down to Earth Geotechnical Engineering (Down to Earth) is a professional engineering company specializing in geotechnical engineering design and inspection services. Our mission is to provide geotechnical engineering and inspection services across Northern Ontario in a manner that our clients value with open and honest efforts to give them reasonable and practical solutions with direct answers to their unique situations. Down to Earth’s staff has developed a reputation for providing quality work and achievement on projects for both public and private sector clients across Northern Ontario. Down to Earth's well thought out approach to geotechnical engineering design provides clients with optimal safe and cost effective foundation designs; with potential construction savings in the thousands of dollars. Every geotechnical project is unique and Down to Earth Geotechnical Engineering provides unique design solutions tailored to each project. more...See more text
Products and Services
Consulting Engineers,
Geotechnical Site Investigations - ground characterization,
Shallow Footings & Deep Foundations (piles, caissons,
Mat Foundations,
Reinforced Engineered Fill Pads and Retaining Systems,
Light Weight Fill,
Insulated Foundations,
Compensated Raft Foundations,
Site Preloading (Consolidation Settlement,
Earth and Rock Anchors,
Pavement Structure Design,
Soil Bearing Confirmation,
Temporary Earth Retention Systems (Steel Sheet Pile,
Embankment/Slope Stability Analysis and Stabilization,
Seepage Analysis and Mitigation,
Erosion Control,
Earth Construction Staging - using wick drains or preloading,