FGS geotechnical site investigation in Florida

FDOT & CMEC Accredited · Ocala · Statewide

Geotechnical engineering for Florida's most complex soil.

Stamped engineering reports for foundations, sinkhole investigations, and infrastructure across all 67 Florida counties — backed by our own FDOT- and CMEC-accredited lab.

67Florida counties served
75+years combined experience
10service lines, one lab
5–7day lab turnaround

Stamped P.E. Reports

Accredited geotechnical reports that meet Florida Building Code, FDOT specs, and lender requirements — defensible engineering with a Florida P.E. seal.

Industry-Leading Turnaround

5–7 day lab results, reports in 3–4 weeks. Our in-house accredited lab means no third-party shipping delays. Expedited delivery available.

Statewide Coverage

Ocala-based with project experience across all 67 Florida counties — coastal organics, Central Florida karst, Panhandle soils. 45+ years of depth.

Full-scope geotechnical & testing

Ten service lines, one firm, one accredited lab.

From the first boring to the final stamped report — each backed by an in-house, FDOT- and CMEC-accredited laboratory.

Built for Florida's geology

We process every sample in our own lab — never shipping it out.

Founded in 2023 by Ryan Townsend, FGS delivers stamped geotechnical engineering, sinkhole investigations, and accredited materials testing from our Ocala office to projects across all 67 Florida counties. Our team brings 75+ years of combined Florida experience — every report sealed by licensed Florida P.E. David Cappa — and our in-house lab holds both FDOT and CMEC accreditation, so clients get faster results with full chain-of-custody control from field sampling through engineering analysis.

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Ryan Townsend

Founder & Head of Operations

30+ years of Central Florida geotechnical experience — residential subdivisions, commercial campuses, FDOT roadway projects, and sinkhole investigations.

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David Cappa, P.E.

Senior Project Engineer · FL P.E. #58334

45+ years of geotechnical engineering with FDOT prequalifications in Work Groups 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, and 9.4.1. Engineer of record on FGS reports.

Conceptual site model: test borings across a development site through soil strata to bedrock
How we read a site — multiple borings, full subsurface picture.

How it works

First boring to stamped report.

  1. 1

    Site Visit

    We scope the project and mobilize.

  2. 2

    Drilling

    SPT borings, CPT, or coring on site.

  3. 3

    Lab Testing

    Samples to our in-house accredited lab.

  4. 4

    Stamped Report

    A Florida P.E. seals the deliverable.

Recent work

Recent projects across Florida.

Residential Karst Evaluation, OcalaSinkhole Investigation

Residential Karst Evaluation, Ocala

GPR + SPT boring investigation, Florida Statute 627.707-compliant report delivered in under 4 weeks.

Commercial Foundation, BrooksvilleFoundation Engineering

Commercial Foundation, Brooksville

SPT borings, lab testing, and P.E.-stamped foundation recommendations for a multi-tenant retail development.

FDOT Roadway QA/QC, Marion Co.Materials Testing

FDOT Roadway QA/QC, Marion Co.

Concrete cylinder breaks, asphalt density coring, and LBR testing for an FDOT-let roadway expansion project.

Trusted by Florida's builders & developers

"Professional, responsive, and always reliable. Florida Geotechnical Services has become a key partner in our development process."
— Civil Engineer, Ocala, FL
"Ryan and his team are the best at what they do. His promptness and skillset are unmatched. They handle all of our projects when it comes to Geotechnical Services. Beyond the best in the game."
— Alex Scanlan, Central Florida Contractor
"Their in-house lab speeds up our timelines without sacrificing accuracy. Highly recommend working with this team."
— Project Manager, Gainesville, FL

Straight answers about Florida ground

From the people doing the work.

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Talk to a Florida P.E. about your project. Industry-leading turnaround on stamped reports, fieldwork, and lab results — we respond within one business day.