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Environmental Engineering

Methane Testing in Signal Hill: What Property Owners and Developers Need to Know

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June 5, 2026

Do I Need a Soils Report? A Homeowner's Guide for Southern California

A plain-language guide to when Southern California building departments require a soils (geotechnical) report — covering new homes, additions, ADUs, hillside lots, pools, and retaining walls.

GeoTed Team

May 27, 2026

Do You Need a Soil Report for an ADU in Ventura County, Santa Clarita, Glendale, or Burbank?

Planning an ADU in Ventura County, Santa Clarita, Glendale, or Burbank? Here's what you need to know about soil reports, geotechnical requirements, and how to keep your project moving.

GeoTed Team

Environmental Engineering

May 27, 2026

Methane Testing in the City of Los Angeles: What Property Owners Need to Know

If your property is in a City of Los Angeles methane zone, you may be required to complete a methane soil gas survey before building. Here's what that means and how the process works.

GeoTed Team

Geotechnical Engineering

May 12, 2026

Do I Need a Geotechnical Report Before Building an ADU in Los Angeles?

A practical guide to geotechnical reports for ADU projects in LA and SoCal, including a real project example from Thousand Oaks.

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