Business Details
37 Years
experience
Your Trusted Florida Engineering Partner
Founded in 1989, Bechtol Engineering and Testing Engineering and Testing has delivered trusted engineering and testing services across Florida. Our focus on innovation and sustainability has positioned us as a leader in geotechnical, environmental, and construction materials testing. With decades of experience, we serve commercial, government, and private sector clients, offering tailored solutions for diverse projects. Our team of licensed professionals combines local expertise with advanced technology to address Florida's unique terrain challenges. We maintain a family-oriented approach, prioritizing client needs through personalized service and technical excellence.Our geotechnical services include subsurface exploration, foundation design, and sinkhole assessments, ensuring project stability. Environmental engineering divisions specialize in compliance, waste management, and site assessments aligned with state regulations. Construction materials testing services feature FDOT-certified quality control for soils, concrete, and asphalt. We support disaster recovery efforts and provide specialized foundation repair through our BTR Foundation Services division. With owned drilling equipment and experienced personnel, we ensure timely project execution across challenging terrains.
Services
Geotechnical Engineering
Environmental Assessments
Materials Testing
Foundation Repair
Geotechnical Drilling
Stormwater Management
Construction Monitoring
Sinkhole Evaluation
Waste Facility Permitting
FDOT Compliance
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of Florida-specific geotechnical engineering experience
- Our FDOT-certified team provides quality control for asphalt, soils, and concrete
- We offer comprehensive services from site assessments to foundation repair
- Our owned drilling equipment ensures project schedule reliability
- We maintain specialized expertise in Florida's unique terrain challenges
Services
Geotechnical Engineering
Our geotechnical engineering services include subsurface exploration, foundation design, and sinkhole assessments. We analyze soil conditions to ensure structural stability for residential, commercial, and municipal projects. With state-of-the-art equipment and 30+ years of Florida experience, we provide accurate evaluations for new construction and existing foundations.
Environmental Assessments
We conduct Phase I and II environmental site assessments following ASTM standards. Our services identify contamination risks and ensure compliance with Florida Department of Environmental Protection regulations. We specialize in petroleum and non-petroleum contamination analysis for property transactions and development projects.
Materials Testing
Our FDOT-certified materials testing includes soils, concrete, and asphalt analysis. We provide field and laboratory testing with CTQP-certified inspectors. Services cover compaction testing, concrete cylinder evaluation, and superpave asphalt mix designs for transportation and infrastructure projects.
Foundation Repair
Through BTR Foundation Services, we offer underpinning and stabilization solutions using helical piles and anchors. Our certified technicians repair and reinforce foundations affected by soil movement, ensuring long-term structural integrity for residential and commercial buildings.
Geotechnical Drilling
We perform subsurface soil borings using land-based and specialized drill rigs. Our services include standard penetration testing and soil classification for construction planning. With owned equipment and experienced crews, we access challenging locations across Florida's diverse terrain.
People
Thomas R.H. Bechtol
President / Principal Engineer
Owner and President with 30+ years of Florida geotechnical experience. Specializes in foundation design, subsurface exploration, and materials testing. Manages corporate operations and technical oversight for major projects across Central and Northeast Florida.
Love B. Patel
Principal Engineer
Licensed engineer with 6+ years of geotechnical and environmental project management experience. Oversees drilling operations and laboratory analysis for commercial and transportation infrastructure projects. Specializes in foundation design and stormwater management systems.
Randy Stormant
Vice President
Materials testing expert with 30+ years of experience. Manages FDOT-certified testing projects across Florida. Coordinates field crews and laboratory operations for soils, concrete, and asphalt testing on major transportation and municipal projects.
Israel De La Rosa
Project Engineer
Licensed engineer specializing in geotechnical investigations and environmental assessments. Conducts subsurface evaluations and prepares engineering reports for commercial developments and infrastructure projects throughout Central Florida.
Courtney Hendricks
Project Engineer
Engineering professional with expertise in geotechnical field testing and laboratory analysis. Supports foundation evaluations and construction materials testing for residential and commercial developments in Northeast Florida.
Questions
What engineering services does Bechtol Engineering and Testing Engineering and Testing offer?
We provide geotechnical engineering, environmental assessments, construction materials testing, foundation repair, and drilling services for Florida commercial, government, and private sector clients.
Do you serve residential clients?
Yes, we handle residential projects including foundation evaluations, sinkhole assessments, and soil testing for new home construction and property development.
Are your engineers licensed in Florida?
All our engineers hold active Florida Professional Engineer licenses with specialized certifications in geotechnical and environmental engineering disciplines.
How do you handle environmental compliance?
Our environmental division conducts Phase I/II assessments and ensures compliance with Florida Department of Environmental Protection regulations for waste management and site remediation.
Can you test construction materials for FDOT projects?
Yes, we provide FDOT-certified materials testing with CTQP-certified inspectors for soils, concrete, and asphalt on transportation and infrastructure projects.
Do you offer emergency foundation services?
While we don't provide 24/7 emergency services, we prioritize urgent foundation concerns and typically schedule assessments within 48 hours of notification.
