Business Details
27 Years
experience
Geotechnical & Construction Testing Services Knoxville
Established in 1999, Engineering & Testing Solutions (ETS) has built a reputation as a trusted provider of geotechnical and construction testing services across East Tennessee and surrounding regions. Our team of licensed professional engineers, certified drillers, and engineering technicians brings decades of combined experience to every project. With offices and fully equipped laboratories in Knoxville and Sevierville, Tennessee, we maintain rigorous quality assurance procedures to ensure accurate and reliable results. Our firm holds certifications from the Tennessee Governor's Office of Diversity Business Enterprise (DBE) and accreditation from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). Our staff maintains specialized certifications through the American Concrete Institute (ACI) and the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET), ensuring technical excellence across all services.We serve clients throughout Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia, with engineers licensed in six states. Our capabilities span subsurface exploration, foundation inspection, sinkhole remediation, and comprehensive materials testing. We prioritize client collaboration, delivering tailored solutions that meet project-specific requirements while adhering to the highest industry standards. Our commitment to technical proficiency and customer satisfaction has made us a preferred partner for complex engineering challenges in both public and private sectors.
Services
Geotechnical drilling
Concrete testing
Soil compaction testing
Foundation inspection
Sinkhole remediation
IBC special inspections
Laboratory testing
Retaining wall design
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- Licensed engineers with 25-35 years of individual experience
- AASHTO-accredited laboratory testing capabilities
- Multi-state licensing covering six southeastern states
- NICET and ACI-certified technical staff
- Established quality assurance procedures for consistent results
Associations and certifications
- American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)
- State of Tennessee Governor's Office of Diversity Business Enterprise (DBE)
Services
Geotechnical drilling
Our geotechnical drilling services provide critical subsurface data for infrastructure projects. Using advanced equipment, we perform soil borings, rock coring, and sampling to assess ground conditions. This information supports foundation design, slope stability analysis, and construction planning across diverse project types.
Concrete testing
We conduct comprehensive concrete testing to ensure structural integrity and code compliance. Our services include strength testing, slump tests, and cylinder break tests using ASTM-calibrated equipment. Certified technicians perform field and laboratory analysis to verify material quality throughout construction projects.
Foundation inspection
Our engineers perform detailed foundation inspections for residential, commercial, and public works projects. We assess soil bearing capacity, verify proper compaction, and monitor construction practices to ensure structural stability. Reports include recommendations for foundation design and remediation when necessary.
Sinkhole remediation
We specialize in sinkhole investigation and remediation using advanced geotechnical techniques. Our services include subsurface mapping, grouting operations, and foundation reinforcement to address ground instability. Engineers develop customized solutions to mitigate risks and restore site safety.
IBC special inspections
Our team provides International Building Code (IBC) special inspections for critical construction elements. We verify compliance with structural, seismic, and fire safety requirements through on-site monitoring and testing. Services cover steel connections, concrete placement, and masonry work to ensure regulatory adherence.
People
Chad B. Smock
Principal Engineer
Licensed Professional Engineer with 25+ years of experience in geotechnical consulting. Leads Knoxville operations and holds licenses in five southeastern states. Specializes in foundation design and construction materials testing.
Michael C. Whaley
Principal Engineer
Founding partner with 35+ years of geotechnical engineering expertise. Manages Sevierville office and brings extensive experience in construction materials testing and project management across Tennessee.
Tyler N. Atkins
Project Engineer
Civil engineer with 5+ years of experience in foundation design and geotechnical services. Holds NICET certification in soils testing and ACI concrete testing credentials. Specializes in retaining wall design solutions.
Zachary A. Looney
Project Manager
Project manager with 10+ years of drilling and construction testing experience. Certified in ACI concrete testing and nuclear gauge safety. Manages complex geotechnical projects across multiple states.
Pat Dyke
Principal Technician
Senior technician with 45+ years of construction materials testing expertise. Holds ACI certification and specializes in concrete field testing and quality control procedures for large-scale projects.
Questions
What geotechnical services do you offer?
We provide subsurface exploration, foundation inspection, sinkhole remediation, and soil testing services using industry-standard equipment and certified technicians.
Are your engineers licensed in multiple states?
Our professional engineers hold licenses in Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia for regional project coverage.
What construction materials testing capabilities do you have?
Our labs perform concrete strength testing, soil analysis, asphalt evaluation, and steel testing with ASTM-calibrated equipment and certified technicians.
How experienced is your technical staff?
Our team includes technicians with 5-45 years of experience, holding certifications from ACI, NICET, and TDEC for specialized testing procedures.
Do you provide IBC special inspections?
Yes, we offer International Building Code special inspections for structural elements, including steel connections, concrete placement, and masonry work.
Where is your service area located?
We serve East Tennessee and surrounding states from offices in Knoxville and Sevierville, with engineers licensed across six southeastern states.
