Coastal Property and Homes

In the coastal environment, coastal recession and slope stability are the primary geotechnical concerns. Coastal recession (beach cliff erosion) is a chronic problem on the coast, with some bluffs eroding at rates of as much as a foot a year. The active beach cliff erosion, steep slopes of the coast, and the high amounts of coastal rainfall combine to produce an increase risk of slope movement.

When buying real estate, either for an individual homesite, a large parcel for subdivision, or a commercial building site, OGS can provide a pre-purchase property inspection and geologic hazards analysis to document the existing geotechnical issues, known geologic hazards, and general feasibility of construction or development. In addition, OGS can provide a geologic hazards analysis of existing homesites to assess the setback of the home compared to what would be allowed under present building codes, and the relationship of setback to design life.

Many sellers of real estate on the Oregon Coast find it benifical to have a geologic hazards and geotechnical report prepared for a site prior to putting it on the market, so that prospective buyers can be assured of the feasibility of construction on a particular lot, or to assess the setback of an existing home.

Eugene Property and Homes

When buying real estate, either for an individual homesite, a large parcel for subdivision, or a commercial building site, OGS can provide a pre-purchase property inspection and geologic hazards analysis to document the existing geotechnical issues, known geologic hazards, and general feasibility of construction or development.

The expansive soils of the Eugene area have caused distress and failure (cracking and movement) of many foundations. Many of the areas of clay soils have been identified, and special requirements are in place to ensure that new development in these areas is constructed appropriately. However, there are many older homes and commercial structures that are now in need of repair. OGS can provide the analysis and reporting to determine the subsurface soil and groundwater conditions, and recommendations and design criteria for foundation support and repair, in order that an accurate cost estimate may be developed for the repair.

SW Washington

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