Soil Testing Midland TX Keeping the Dirt Moving
Earthwork does not pass inspection until the compaction does. Magrym provides soil testing Midland TX contractors rely on, from Proctor curves to in-place density, with AASHTO accredited certified results that keep your grading and fill on schedule.
Soil Compaction Testing Proven, So the Work Can Move On
Soil testing is the record that proves the ground under your project was compacted to the density the design required. It starts with a Proctor in the lab to find the target, then in-place density tests in the field to confirm each lift meets it. The inspector requires it before the next phase, and the structure above depends on it.
The cost of soil testing is never the test. It is the standby. A density result that comes back late holds up the next lift. A failing test that is not caught means rework after the fill is already in. Magrym runs an AASHTO accredited lab in Midland, so the Proctor is right, the field tests are correct, and the certified result lands when your earthwork crew needs to keep moving.
We run the lab work, send technicians to the field for in-place density, and deliver certified reports formatted for your submittal. You talk directly to the lab, and a failing density is flagged on the spot so the crew can recompact before they build over it.
Our Soil Testing Lab Service, From Field to Report
We cover the soil testing scope your earthwork and foundation work need, in the lab and on the ground, all to AASHTO accredited procedures. Unlike many soil testing companies that outsource part of the work, we keep the Proctor, the field density, and the classification under one accredited roof.
Proctor Compaction
We run standard and modified Proctor tests to establish the maximum dry density and optimum moisture content, the target your field compaction is measured against.
- Standard and modified Proctor
- Maximum dry density
- Optimum moisture content
In-Place Density
Our technicians measure the compaction of each lift in the field with a nuclear gauge, confirming the dirt meets the required percent of the Proctor before the next lift goes in. This is where soil compaction testing happens in real time, on your schedule.
- Nuclear gauge density tests
- Percent compaction reported
- Moisture content checks
Soil Classification
We classify soils to ASTM and AASHTO systems, identifying the material so the design and the earthwork plan are built on what is actually in the ground. As an ASTM soil testing laboratory, our classification work supports everything from pavement design to foundation planning.
- ASTM and AASHTO classification
- Atterberg limits
- Gradation and sieve analysis
Subgrade and Fill Acceptance
We test the subgrade and structural fill against the project specification so pads, slabs, and pavements are built over ground that meets the requirement.
- Subgrade verification
- Structural fill acceptance
- Pad and pavement subgrade
Engineering Properties
When the design needs more than density, we test the engineering properties of the soil, supporting pavement design and earthwork decisions with lab data. That includes soil bearing capacity testing services for projects where load capacity drives the design.
- California Bearing Ratio
- Swell and consolidation
- Shear strength testing
Certified Reporting
Every result is delivered in a certified report formatted for your submittal, with failing density flagged immediately so nothing gets built over uncompacted fill. Our certified soil testing services are built around the deadline your project is running on.
- AASHTO accredited results
- Submittal-ready format
- Failures flagged immediately
Soil Test for Foundation and Earthwork
Anyone moving or building on dirt needs the compaction documented before the work above it goes in.
General Contractors
GCs need density results on each lift so earthwork passes and the next phase starts. We keep a technician on the schedule and the certified results moving.
Developers and Builders
Pads and building sites need proven subgrade and fill before slabs and foundations go in. We provide the soil test for foundation work that clears the ground before it is built on.
Transportation and Roadway
Roadway subgrade and embankment carry strict compaction criteria. Our AASHTO accredited lab provides density results that meet the standards these projects require.
Energy and Industrial
Well pads, lease roads, and facility sites across the Permian Basin need compaction verified. We know this work and deliver the density results it depends on.
What Sets Magrym Apart From Other Soil Testing Companies
Density results are only useful if they are correct and on time. Magrym runs a soil testing lab service in Midland with the technicians and turnaround to keep your earthwork passing and your schedule intact.
- AASHTO accredited materials laboratory
- Headquartered in Midland, working West Texas every week
- You talk directly to the lab on your results
- Testing, survey, and engineering under one roof
From Proctor to Certified Report
A clear path, built to keep the testing ahead of your earthwork.
Scope and Proctor
We confirm the spec and submittal standard, sample the material, and run the Proctor to set the compaction target. You get a fixed-fee proposal up front.
Field Density
As the crew places lifts, our technician runs in-place density tests, confirming each lift meets the required percent of the Proctor before the next one goes in.
Lab Analysis
Classification, engineering properties, and any additional lab work are run in our AASHTO accredited lab and checked against the specification.
Certified Report
You receive a certified report formatted for your submittal. If a density comes in low, we flag it on the spot so the crew can recompact before building over it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Soil testing in construction verifies that the ground meets the requirements for the work built on it. It includes a Proctor test to set the target compaction, in-place density tests in the field to confirm each lift, and classification of the material. The results are documented in a certified report used to accept subgrade and fill before construction continues.
A Proctor compaction test is a lab test that determines the maximum dry density a soil can reach and the moisture content at which it reaches it. That maximum becomes the target. Field density tests are then reported as a percent of the Proctor, which is how compaction is specified and accepted on a project.
In-place density testing measures the compaction of soil in the field, most often with a nuclear gauge, and compares it to the Proctor target. It tells you whether a lift of fill or subgrade has been compacted to the required percent before the next lift or the structure above it is placed. We perform these tests on site as the earthwork progresses.
Yes. Magrym operates an AASHTO accredited materials laboratory in Midland, TX. The accreditation means our procedures, equipment, and quality systems meet the national standards required for state, municipal, and federal submittals, so the certified results are accepted by inspectors and reviewers.
We flag a failing density to the crew on the spot so the lift can be reworked before anything is built over it. Usually that means additional compaction and a retest, sometimes with a moisture adjustment. Catching it in the field is the whole point, because a failure found after the fill is covered is far more expensive to fix.
Yes. Magrym provides materials testing, land surveying, and civil engineering under one roof. The same firm can run the soil and concrete testing, provide the survey and staking, and support the engineering, which keeps the project coordinated and the data consistent without juggling separate vendors.
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