Typically the certified soil tester will want to meet onsite to review terrain, approximate location of a future (or current) home or buildings, and discuss any other important information about your project.  Before the meeting, we will review a geographic map of your location to check shoreland zoning, soils, and environmental corridor information that may affect your property. 

Following this meeting, we will contact Diggers Hotline, which is responsible for marking any live underground lines. Diggers Hotline has three full working days (not including Federal Holidays or weekends) to complete these markings.

A certified soil tester will dig 3-5 holes (the number of holes depending on soil findings)  in the agreed-upon area. Each hole is approximately 3-4 feet deep. During this time, they will record soil colors, types (silt, sand, or clay), and depths, make a brief map of the property, and record other important information to complete the "Certified Soil Evaluation".

Paperwork will be completed and an unsigned copy of the report given to the owner.

Once payment is received for the soil test, a signed copy of the Certified Soil Evaluation will be sent and filed with the corresponding county and to the owner.