Soils Inc. is a top provider of soil testing services throughout Virginia, offering a wide range of soil testing and septic services for residential, commercial, and large subdivision projects. We have a team with over 15 years of experience in the industry, ensuring every project meets the highest standards.
Our soil testing services enable clients to make informed decisions regarding construction, site development, and septic installations. We take pride in providing clear communication, fast response times, and competitive pricing to cater to the needs of our varied clients.
Served areas
- Fredericksburg, Fairfax, Winchester, Harrisonburg, Hartfield, Richmond, Alexandria, Petersburg, Lynchburg, Williamsburg, Louisa, Powhatan, Newport News, Staunton, Marshall, Washington, DC
Business details
- Licensed
- Insured
Highlights and features
- Third-generation soil scientists with over 15 years' experience.
- Over 7000+ satisfied clients in Virginia and beyond.
- Comprehensive soil testing for real estate and construction.
- Affordable rates with up-front pricing for all services.
- Expert septic design, inspections, and maintenance solutions.
- Reliable, professional service with quick turnaround times.
Payment methods
- Cash
- Debit cards
- Credit cards
Offices
Working hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM ÷ 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM ÷ 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM ÷ 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM ÷ 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM ÷ 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Working hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM ÷ 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM ÷ 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM ÷ 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM ÷ 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM ÷ 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Working hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM ÷ 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM ÷ 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM ÷ 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM ÷ 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM ÷ 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Services
Our soil testing solutions ensure your Marshall property is ready for construction. Whether you're working on a single-family home, a large subdivision, or a commercial project, weve got you covered. We review relevant records such as soil maps and topography data before conducting a field inspection with hand augers or backhoes. After evaluating the soil, we provide quick turnaround on permits, certification letters, percolation tests, and sewage disposal system staking. 
Our head engineer, Dr. Lawrence Rude, has over 40 years of hands-on experience in the geotechnical industry. He leads our Geotechnical Department, offering a variety of services, including geotechnical investigations, stormwater infiltration studies, facility inspections, and groundwater assessments across the Marshall area. 
Soils, Inc. provides thorough inspections of Storm Water Management Facilities at installation, specializing in As-Built Certifications. Our expertise includes infiltration systems, rain gardens, planter boxes, and permeable paver driveways. All inspections are carried out per local regulations, and we generate reports for regulatory filing. Currently, we are performing certifications for storm water management facilities in Arlington County. 
Soils Inc. focuses on offering cost-efficient conventional septic systems, but we are also fully equipped to design alternative engineered on-site sewage disposal systems. We stay up-to-date with the latest technology and industry regulations, allowing us to provide solutions such as drip, sand mound, trench, and experimental systems where appropriate. 
Partnering with Soils Inc. for septic tank pumping ensures that your needs are fully understood and met with the highest level of service. We take care of all the details, big and small, so you can relax without any worries. If any issues come up, we are dedicated to resolving them to your satisfaction. 
Soils, Inc. has a DPOR Licensed Alternative Onsite Sewage System Operator (AOSSO) on staff who is trained in both alternative and conventional sewage disposal systems. This training allows us to carry out thorough on-site septic inspections for property transfers and for the annual inspection of alternative sewage disposal systems. After the inspection, a detailed report will be provided to you and the appropriate stakeholders. 
Soils Inc. offers in-house septic system designs, focusing on both conventional and alternative on-site sewage disposal systems. Our alternative systems include Microfast, Advantex, EZTreat, Drip, and Elevated Sand Mound systems. We provide detailed operation and maintenance manuals, along with water mounding calculations for these systems. Our services also include third-party start-up inspections, As-built drawings, and completion statements for regulatory submissions. 
Soils Inc. offers professional septic maintenance that ensures your system operates without issues. We deliver thorough inspections and essential care that prevent emergency repairs and help prolong the life of your system. With decades of combined experience, we work with you to provide tailored solutions that enhance performance and reduce potential risks.
Reviews (6)
Laura Duvall
Jan 14, 2025
In 2023 I decided to consider purchasing a property and building that home we all dream of. Of course being my first time out I made sure to have it contingent on a survey and having a perc test performed. The survey company recommended Soils Inc. With a 60 day window looming I contacted Carla Adgate who explained the process, pricing and then coordinated with her team to ensure the site was able to perc within the timeframe to go to closing. Janelle Salapich arrived with her team and walked the 40 plus acre property to perform dig sites in two separate areas.
The turnaround was less than a week for formal reports. Recently I had to reach back on some separate testing. Also the builder wants to move the drain field on the build site. Although they had a skeleton crew working, Vicki Kapral was onboard and quickly got me in touch with Carla. Ultimately Carla and owner Mark Smith not only moved up the timeline to accommodate the county, but Mark discounted their fee!
It is wonderful to have a company that is on the cutting edge of technology and yet still has old fashioned business values. Would I use them again? You know the answer, ,,,a nd you should as well! Laura Duvall
The turnaround was less than a week for formal reports. Recently I had to reach back on some separate testing. Also the builder wants to move the drain field on the build site. Although they had a skeleton crew working, Vicki Kapral was onboard and quickly got me in touch with Carla. Ultimately Carla and owner Mark Smith not only moved up the timeline to accommodate the county, but Mark discounted their fee!
It is wonderful to have a company that is on the cutting edge of technology and yet still has old fashioned business values. Would I use them again? You know the answer, ,,,a nd you should as well! Laura Duvall
Greg Herring
Dec 01, 2024
Kevin
Nov 18, 2024
F. Jabbari
Nov 15, 2024
Nsh
Aug 24, 2021
From start to finish, Soils, Inc., provided the utmost level of professional and courteous service to my company for a very complicated subdivision projected in Fredericksburg, VA. Their soil scientists and soil technicians all kept me abreast about the entire process, fees, forms, timeline, and met with me at the job site and explained the entire soil investigation and septic design process in great details. I will be working with this company going forward for all of my new home construction designs and subdivisions where septic systems and soil investigations are required.
Ed Wright
Jul 25, 2020