Business Details
48 Years
experience
Expert Engineering Geologic Evaluations in California
Established in 1978, Robertson Geotechnical specializes in engineering geologic evaluations for construction, additions, and repairs on hillside and beachfront properties. Our expertise addresses earth movement, slope instability, and building damage through forensic investigations and remedial solutions. With over 40 years of experience, we provide tailored assessments, subsurface exploration, and expert testimony for residential, commercial, and regional projects across California. Our process includes document review, site visits, distress mapping, and laboratory testing to determine causes of damage and recommend remedial treatments. We collaborate with architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure safe, code-compliant designs.Our reports meet governmental agency requirements for permitting. Led by Hugh S. Robertson, a licensed professional geologist with expertise in forensic analysis, we deliver precise evaluations for swimming pools, single-family homes, and high-rise complexes. Our client-focused approach ensures transparent communication and actionable insights. We maintain rigorous standards in fieldwork, analysis, and reporting to uphold our reputation for technical excellence. Our services support insurance carriers, attorneys, developers, and property owners in resolving complex geotechnical challenges.
Services
Engineering Geologic Evaluations
Site Evaluations
Distress Assessments
Forensic Explorations
Expert Testimony
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in geotechnical evaluations.
- Our team provides expert testimony in litigated cases.
- Services are tailored to project-specific needs.
- We conduct comprehensive subsurface exploration and laboratory testing.
- Reports meet governmental agency requirements for permitting.
Services
Engineering Geologic Evaluations
Comprehensive evaluations of subsurface conditions to assess slope stability and building damage. Our process includes site inspections, laboratory testing, and engineering analysis. Clients receive detailed reports with remedial recommendations for regulatory compliance.
Forensic Explorations
Forensic analysis of structural distress causes through document review, distress mapping, and subsurface exploration. We identify failure mechanisms and provide expert opinions for repair strategies and legal proceedings.
Expert Testimony
Expert witness services for litigation involving geotechnical failures. We provide technical analysis, court testimony, and neutral expert opinions to support legal cases and dispute resolution.
Site Evaluations
Detailed site inspections to evaluate geologic hazards and construction risks. Our assessments include subsurface exploration, material testing, and stability analysis for residential and commercial developments.
Distress Assessments
Evaluation of structural distress patterns to determine underlying geotechnical causes. We use field measurements and laboratory data to develop targeted repair solutions for property owners and insurers.
People
Hugh S. Robertson
President and Principal Geologist
Hugh S. Robertson, M.S. in Engineering Geology, is a licensed professional geologist with over 40 years of experience in geotechnical evaluations and forensic analysis.
Questions
What services does Robertson Geotechnical offer?
We provide engineering geologic evaluations, forensic investigations, distress assessments, subsurface exploration, and expert testimony for construction projects.
Which areas do you serve?
Our services cover California, including Ventura, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Orange, San Bernardino, San Diego, and the San Francisco Bay Area.
How do you assess building damage?
We conduct site visits, document reviews, distress mapping, and subsurface exploration to determine damage causes and recommend repairs.
Can you assist with legal cases?
Yes, we provide expert testimony and forensic analysis for litigation involving geotechnical issues.
Are your reports suitable for permits?
Yes, our reports meet governmental agency requirements for regulatory submissions.
