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Construction Inspection & Testing

Alta’s services extend beyond the design and approval of your project. We can also provide Construction Inspection & Testing services for all phases of your project, so that you can rest easy knowing that your project is progressing on-schedule, safely, and in accordance with all approved design plans.    

Our Construction Inspection & Testing Services include:

  • subgrade inspection through proof-rolling observation and bearing capacity testing and inspection;    
  • observation and testing of structural fill as it is placed, including compaction/density and water content testing;
  • inspection of subgrade repair operations, including undercutting/removal of unsuitable soils, placement of flowable fill, deep dynamic compaction, pressure-grouting, etc.;
  • reinforcing steel inspection;
  • concrete placement observation and testing, including slump testing and preparation of concrete cylinders for laboratory strength testing;
  • observation and inspection of the installation of stormwater management facilities;
  • observation and inspection of construction of segmental, reinforced concrete, and CMU retaining walls;
  • observation and inspection of deep foundation installations, including concrete piers, steel piles, timber piles, and helical piers; and
  • any as-needed supervision and consultation during construction.    

Pictures of Some of Alta's Construction Inspection Services:

Sheepsfoot roller for proofroll and compaction of structural fill for construction inspection of recreational pond performed by Alta in Wallace Township, Chester County, PA. Alta also provided Civil Engineering & Land Development, Land Survey, and Permitting services for this project.
Reinforcing steel placed for new indoor swimming pool inspected by Alta in Chadds Ford Township, Delaware County, PA. Alta also provided Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Engineering, and Plumbing Design for this project.
Concrete placement for foundation of new Steelyard Sports Training Facility inspected by Alta in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County, PA. Alta also provided Civil Engineering & Land Development, Architectural Design & Engineering, Structural Engineering, Land Survey, MEP & Fire Alarm Design, and Permitting services for this project. Construction by Patriot Grounds & Site Services.
Construction of subsurface infiltration bed inspected by Alta at residence in the Chestnut Hill area of Philadelphia, PA. Alta also provided Civil Engineering & Land Development, Structural Engineering, Land Survey, and Permitting services for this property.
Construction of concrete masonry unit retaining wall inspected by Alta at residence in Chestnut Hill area of Philadelphia, PA. Alta also provided Civil Engineering & Land Development, Structural Engineering, Land Survey, and Permitting services for this property.
Installation of helical piles inspected by Alta for support of new swimming pool in Penn's Landing Square in Philadelphia, PA.

This list of Construction Inspection & Testing services is not all-inclusive. If you have a project or engineering need that you do not see in our list, do not hesitate to CONTACT US.



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