Practical,
Cost-Effective
Engineering Solutions.

HGSI Offers a Full Range of Geotechnical Services.

Hardman Geotechnical Services, Inc. (HGSI) is a locally-owned consulting firm specializing in geotechnical engineering, geo-environmental, and field quality control services for construction and land development.

HGSI provides geotechnical services to industrial, commercial, residential, and municipal clients throughout Oregon and Washington from the firm’s office location in Tigard, Oregon.

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Geotechnical Engineering
Pavement Services
Hydrogeological Studies
Landslide Stabilization
Soil Infiltration Testing
Laboratory Soil Testing
Retaining Wall Design
Earthquake Engineering
Field Soil Inspections & Testing
Geotech Expertise

A Mountain of Expertise for the Value.

HGSI’s founder, Scott Hardman, has over 35 years of experience in private geotechnical practice. His extensive knowledge and geotechnical expertise is a significant benefit to every client on every project. Scott’s professional commitment to the quality of geotechnical services offered is demonstrated through his personal involvement in every project that HGSI is involved in.

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Single Family Home to Large, Complex Land Development Projects.

HGSI provides complete geotechnical consulting services for small and large civil engineering projects, from concept to completion.

HGSI is committed to staying involved in all stages of the projects; from the planning and permitting stage, to site development and construction, to final completion and occupancy of structures.

HGSI’s comprehensive geotechnical services approach promotes a smooth construction process, helps minimize unanticipated problems, and controls construction costs.

HGSI provides a wealth of experience and vast working knowledge of jurisdictional requirements to provide the geotechnical services you need to get your project permitted, well-constructed and moving forward.

Complex Land Development
Residential
  • Pre-Purchase Evaluations
  • Bridges
  • Pipelines and Pump Stations
  • High-Rise / Mid-Rise Buildings
  • Landslide Evaluations / Slope Stabilization
  • Waterfont Structures
  • Piers / Aprons / Docks
  • Roads and Pavements
  • Microtunnels / Directional Drilling
  • Retaining Walls
  • Temporary Excavations / Shoring
  • Repair of Distressed Structures
Commercial
  • Pre-Purchase Evaluations
  • Bridges
  • Pipelines and Pump Stations
  • High-Rise / Mid-Rise Buildings
  • Landslide Evaluations / Slope Stabilization
  • Roads and Pavements
  • Microtunnels / Directional Drilling
  • Retaining Walls
  • Temporary Excavations / Shoring
  • Repair of Distressed Structures
Municipal
  • Bridges
  • Pipelines and Pump Stations
  • Landslide Evaluations / Slope Stabilization
  • Waterfont Structures
  • Piers / Aprons / Docks
  • Roads and Pavements
  • Microtunnels / Directional Drilling
  • Retaining Walls
  • Temporary Excavations / Shoring