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Reno Tahoe Geo Associates, Inc. (RTGA) offers over 29 years of experience providing geotechnical engineering, specialized civil engineering, and construction inspection services for residential, commercial, and industrial projects throughout the Lake Tahoe region, Northern Nevada, and California. Our team is innovative and committed to delivering creative, practical, and cost-effective solutions for our clients.
The Owner brings over 29 years of expertise in geotechnical engineering and construction management. RTGA employs three Associate Engineers, collectively possessing over 50 years of experience in managing the intricate construction landscape of the region. Marvin Davis, the previous owner, has over 50 years of experience and continues to provide consulting support to the team. Currently, our team consists of sixteen engineers, construction inspectors, along with field and laboratory technicians.
We are committed to providing exceptional engineering solutions with a focus on personalized service for our clients. Our objective is to not only meet but also surpass project expectations.
Our Services
Geotechnical Engineering
We provide geotechnical engineering services such as geotechnical investigations, fault evaluation studies, forensic evaluation of foundations (expansive soil, groundwater, settlement and lateral movement damage), design of rockery and retaining walls, and seismic hazard assessments (including liquefaction studies).
Special Inspection and Material Testing
Construction 1704 Special Inspection and material testing including observation and compaction testing for fills; observation of concrete reinforcement, concrete placement (conventional reinforced concrete, shotcrete, pre-stressed concrete, post-tensioned concrete, concrete masonry construction), anchor and bolting inspection, non-destructive and shop steel welding and steel construction, and spray-applied waterproofing.
Small Civil Design
Residential and small commercial civil engineering projects, including site grading and roadway access, percolation testing and septic design, retaining wall design and slope repairs, lakefront and river revetments, and stormwater management systems. Many of these designs are closely related to our expertise in and knowledge of soil conditions.