Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Geotechnical Engineering & Construction Experts
Since 1956, Richard Goettle has established itself as a leader in geotechnical engineering and construction, specializing in design-build solutions for complex infrastructure challenges. With over 65 years of experience, our expertise spans deep foundations, earth retention systems, marine construction, and grouting. Our team combines solid engineering principles with state-of-the-art equipment and innovative techniques to deliver tailored solutions for each project site. As a 100% employee-owned company, we prioritize accountability, safety, and client satisfaction, maintaining rigorous standards through NCCCO-certified specialists and OSHA-trained leadership.Our nationwide presence across regional offices in Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Chicago, Knoxville, Charlotte, and Clearwater enables us to tackle projects of all scales, from challenging difficult-access drilling to large-scale marine construction. By integrating engineering and design disciplines, we build lasting relationships with clients who consistently rely on our expertise to solve geotechnical challenges efficiently and cost-effectively.
Services
Deep Foundations
Earth Retention Systems
Grouting Services
Marine Construction
Drilling Solutions
Micropile Installation
Cofferdam Construction
Soil Stabilization
Sheet Piling
Underground Structures
Details
- Year established: 1956
Highlights and features
- 65+ years of specialized geotechnical construction experience
- Nationwide service with regional office accessibility
- 100% employee-owned company ensuring accountability
- Safety standards exceed industry requirements with certified specialists
- Innovative solutions for difficult-access drilling projects
Services
Deep Foundations
Specialized installation of drilled piers, augercast piles, and driven piles for structures requiring load transfer through friction or end-bearing resistance. Our solutions address challenging soil conditions and limited access sites across commercial, infrastructure, and industrial projects.
Earth Retention Systems
Design and construction of soldier pile walls, sheet pile systems, and secant piles for excavation support. We provide temporary and permanent solutions that protect adjacent structures while maintaining structural integrity in varied geological conditions.
Grouting Services
Comprehensive grouting solutions including consolidation, permeation, and chemical grouting to enhance soil stability and control water migration. Our engineers formulate specialized grout mixtures tailored to project-specific geological challenges and structural requirements.
Marine Construction
Installation of braced and cellular cofferdams, open cell bulkheads, and marine pile systems. We specialize in underwater construction techniques and dewatering solutions for port facilities, locks, and coastal infrastructure projects.
Difficult Access Drilling
Precision drilling operations in confined spaces using modified equipment and innovative access solutions. Our capabilities include thinwall coring, wire-line drilling, and gallery drain hole cleaning for infrastructure projects in tunnels, dams, and industrial facilities.
People
Richard J. Goettle III
Founder
Established the company in 1956 after collaborating on infrastructure projects including schools and water treatment facilities. Pioneered the transition from general contracting to specialized geotechnical construction, laying the foundation for the company's national reputation.
Thomas A. Buzek
Co-Founder
Partnered with Richard Goettle to develop advanced geotechnical solutions in the 1960s. Instrumental in expanding the company's capabilities in deep foundation systems and marine construction, establishing its position as a national geo-construction leader.
Larry Rayburn
Executive Leader
Joined the leadership team in 1968 to expand service offerings including driven piles and retaining walls. Helped transition the company to employee ownership while maintaining technical excellence and client-focused project delivery.
Questions
What geotechnical services does Goettle specialize in?
We specialize in deep foundations, earth retention systems, grouting, marine construction, and difficult access drilling solutions for infrastructure projects nationwide.
How long has Goettle been in business?
Since 1956, providing geotechnical construction solutions with design-build expertise across North America.
What makes Goettle's approach unique?
As a 100% employee-owned company, we combine technical innovation with rigorous safety standards and customized engineering solutions for complex site conditions.
Do you handle challenging access projects?
Yes, we excel at difficult access drilling using specialized equipment and modified techniques for confined spaces in industrial and infrastructure settings.
Where are your service areas?
We operate nationwide with regional offices in Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Chicago, Knoxville, Charlotte, and Clearwater, serving diverse geological conditions.
