About Southern Earth Sciences, Inc.
Southern Earth Sciences, Inc. (SES) was founded in 1976 to provide the construction industry with complete geotechnical consulting and materials testing services. Southern Earth has grown to twelve offices spanning four states and provides services throughout the southeast.
Previously established to provide innovative solutions to unusual foundation problems, our growth has expanded into virtually every aspect of geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, and environmental consulting.

Subsurface Investigations
Southern Earth Sciences, Inc has extensive experience with Cone Penetration Testing (CPT), Vibracore, conventional SPT Testing, Macro Core and Rock Coring. To accompany these services, we have USACE Validated, AMRL Accredited and DEQ Qualified laboratories. Our equipment is mounted on a variety of versatile platforms including trucks, tracks, marsh buggies, barges, etc. to make access to difficult sites possible.
Geotechnical Engineering
The diverse team of registered engineers and geologists routinely solve complex site issues through innovative foundation solutions. Typical services include:
High Strain Dynamic (PDA) Testing of Deep Pile Foundations
Low Strain Non Destructive Sonic Echo/Impulse Response Pile Integrity Testing
Slope Stability
Shallow and Deep Foundation Systems Instrumentation
Construction Materials Testing
Our testing laboratories are completely outfitted to perform ASTM and AASHTO testing of soils, concrete, asphalt and metals. They hold certifications from the US Army Corps of Engineers, American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO), CMEC in Florida, and LDEQ in Louisiana. In other words, Southern Earth employs highly-qualified, registered professionals trained to provide IBC Special Inspections.
Environmental Services
Southern Earth offers a full range of environmental services. Ultimately, this is to assist in ensuring that state and federal environmental regulations and qualities are maintained. Services include Site Assessment & Evaluation, Landfills & Solid Waste Management, Petroleum & Chemical Storage Systems, Asbestos Services and Hazardous Materials Services.
Our Qualifications
ADEM Approved
Alabama Department of Environmental Management
FDEP Approved
Qualified Contractor #00247
MDEQ Approved
Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality
NIOSH Certified
Asbestos