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At Fisher Engineering Limited, we offer precise and professional soil testing in Toronto to support safe, compliant, and efficient construction projects. With over three decades of expertise, we have successfully completed projects that span from environmental site assessments and geotechnical engineering to air quality evaluations and hazardous material assessments
With Toronto’s varying soil types and moisture conditions, accurate testing is essential before breaking ground. We deliver detailed results and reports that guide sound engineering decisions for residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects. Contact us today to schedule your soil testing.
OUR SOIL TESTING PROCESS AT FISHER ENGINEERING LIMITED
At Fisher Engineering Limited, we follow a structured and reliable process for soil testing in Toronto. Our goal is to provide clear, accurate data that supports safe construction and regulatory compliance.
Process overview:
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Site assessment: We review project requirements and determine the most suitable locations for testing.
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Sample collection: Soil samples are carefully extracted using standard geotechnical methods.
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Laboratory testing: Each sample is analyzed for its strength, compaction, moisture content, and potential contaminants.
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Data review: Our engineers interpret the results to identify key soil characteristics and design considerations.
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Detailed reporting: We deliver clear reports with actionable findings and practical recommendations tailored to your project.
This process enables our clients to plan, design, and build with confidence, supported by accurate and compliant soil data.
APPLICATIONS OF SOIL TESTING
Soil testing provides essential information for construction, development, and environmental management. At Fisher Engineering Limited, our services are applied across various sectors to ensure safety, performance, and compliance.
Common applications include:
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Building foundations: Verifying soil stability and bearing capacity for residential and commercial structures.
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Infrastructure projects: Assessing soil strength and compaction for roads, bridges, and utilities.
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Environmental assessments: Identifying contamination and supporting remediation efforts.
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Land development: Guiding site design, grading, and drainage planning.
Our team strives to provide accurate soil data that supports informed decisions, mitigates construction risks, and ensures the long-term stability of projects. Go through our blogs for the latest updates and additional information.
OUR PROJECTS
Our projects reflect our commitment to accuracy, safety, and compliance across a range of geotechnical and environmental testing assignments throughout Toronto.
1.ESA 3
Remediation, RSC
Hamilton Area – Hydrocarbon Remediation, Record of Site Condition Filing
Sector: Developer: Residential Development. The client purchased a commercial property with the intent to remediate the site and then develop the property for high-density residential use.
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Time: 2 weeks (start to finish with no disruption to site operations).
Total Cost: $63,000
Description: 245 metric tonnes of impacted soil were removed and replaced with an infiltration gallery and compacted granular material.
Benefits: The client successfully recovered 100% of the held-back valuation of the property and successfully achieved Record of Site (RSC) designation for residential use.
HC Remediation
Coburg Area – Hydrocarbon Remediation
Sector: Commercial Property Owner: Property Remediation for Financial Purposes (Re-Mortgaging)
Time: 4 weeks (start to finish with limited disruption to site operations)
Total Cost: $197,000
Description: 725 metric tonnes of impacted soil were removed and replaced with an infiltration gallery and compacted granular material.
Benefits: Client was able to successfully recover 100% of the held-back valuation of the property.
HC Remediation
Markham Area – Hydrocarbon Remediation
Sector: Commercial Property Owner: Property Remediation for Sale Purposes
Time: 5 weeks (start to finish with limited disruption to site operations)
Total Cost: $257,000
Description: 829 metric tonnes of impacted soil were removed and replaced with an infiltration gallery and compacted granular material.
Benefits: The client was able to successfully recover 100% of the held-back valuation of the property.
HC Remediation
Ajax Area – Hydrocarbon Remediation
Sector: Industrial Property Owner: Property Remediation for Financial Purposes (Re-Mortgaging)
Time: 2 weeks (start to finish with limited disruption to site operations)
Total Cost: $57,000
Description: 189 metric tonnes of impacted soil were removed and replaced with an infiltration gallery and compacted granular material.
Benefits: Client was able to successfully recover 100% of the held-back valuation of the property.
VOC Remediation
Brampton Area – VOC Remediation
Sector: Developer: Residential Development. The client purchased a commercial property with the intent to remediate the site and then develop the property for high-density residential use.
Time: 28 weeks (start to finish with limited disruption to site operations)
Total Cost: $647,000
Description: 189 metric tonnes of impacted soil were removed and replaced with an infiltration gallery and compacted granular material. In addition to the removed soils, Fisher Engineering Limited completed an extensive injection and water treatment program to ameliorate groundwater contamination.
Benefits: The client was able to successfully recover 100% of the held-back valuation.
2. INTEGRATED ESA 1-2-3, RSC
ESA 1, 2, 3, RSC
Oshawa Area – Phase I & II ESAs, Soil Remediation, Record of Site Condition Filing
Sector: Corporate: Residential Development and Rezoning from Industrial to Residential
Time: 12 months (start to finish)
Total Cost: $213,000
Description: 2,467 metric tonnes of impacted soil removed. A Record of Site Condition was submitted and acknowledged by the Ministry of the Environment.
Benefits: Client was able to successfully recover 100% of the held-back valuation of the property due to remediation actions and apply for re-zoning associated with proposed residential development on former industrial property.
ESA 1, 2
Cambridge Area – Phase I & II ESAs
Sector: Private (Automotive): Property Acquisition Due Diligence
Time: 2 months (start to finish)
Total Cost: $59,000
Description: Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) were conducted for the site in support of a due diligence investigation associated with a potential property acquisition. The owner wanted to continue and expand the same automotive operations after purchase. Samples were taken both inside the existing building (see photo) and on the property at large. Impacted soil and groundwater associated with historical, current on-site, and off-site operations were identified on the site. Site contaminants were delineated. The estimated volumes of soil and groundwater requiring cleanup were presented to the client, along with several remediation options.
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Benefits: A cost estimate to remediate the identified soil and groundwater impacts was provided to the client for the purpose of vendor negotiations.
ESA 1, 2, 3, RSC
Project Examples - PM – Kerry Tam
ESA Phase 1, 2, 3, RSC
Brampton Area - Phase I & II ESAs, Soil Remediation, Record of Site Condition Filing
Sector: Private: (Equity Real Estate Investment Firm) Residential Development and Rezoning from Industrial to Residential.
Time: 17 months (start to finish)
Total Cost: $200,000
Description: Phase 1 & 2 ESAs indicated that a historical building constructed in the early 1910s and demolished in 2008 had former on-site activities consisting of: paper manufacturing and processing, cleanser manufacturing, tannery operations, solvent storage, and asphalt treatment activities. The property was also in the vicinity of a former asphalt treatment plant. Contamination was delineated. Phase 3 soil remediation was conducted via excavation and disposal. A Record of Site Condition was successfully filed for proposed land use redevelopment.
Benefits: Due to soil-only remediation actions, the Record of Site Condition was acknowledged so that the client could proceed with the residential redevelopment plans within budget and the desired timeline.
UST, ESA 1-3, RSC
Integrated Project Example – Phase 1, 2, 3 (complex), RSC (2 steps) and UST Removal
Newmarket Area – Phase I & II ESAs, Water and Soil Remediation, Record of Site Condition Filing
Sector: Corporate, Multi-Story Residential Development and Rezoning from Industrial/Commercial to Residential/Commercial
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Time: 12 months (start to finish)
Total Cost: $80,000
Description: The ESA Phases 1 & 2 discovered that the site had been contaminated during historical industrial use with waste and furnace oil UST operations. Contamination was delineated. The client moved ahead with Phase 3 soil and groundwater remedial work.​
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One thousand three hundred metric tonnes of soil contaminated with PHC and PAH metals were excavated and disposed of.
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30,000 Litres of PHC-contaminated groundwater were pumped out by vacuum truck and disposed of at a MOE-licensed treatment facility.
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During the excavation, an abandoned Underground Storage Tank (UST) was found and removed.
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Benefits: The soil and groundwater conditions at the property were brought into compliance with MOE Standards. A Record of Site Condition (RSC) was filed and acknowledged for proposed land use/zoning changes from industrial/commercial to residential/commercial. The client proceeded to construct a residential multi-story condominium.