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title: GUIDE - The Ultimate Soil Due Diligence Checklist
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# The Ultimate Soil Due Diligence Checklist

## For California Developers

We’ve seen contaminated soil derail land development and construction by **weeks, months, and even years**. From asbestos-filled demolition debris underneath a centuries-old school to random pockets of PCBs deep in the ground, our geologists have learned the importance of planning ahead while still expecting the unexpected.

Land development goes a lot more smoothly when developers and/or landowners are prepared to do their due diligence when it comes to soil. That’s why we’ve put together this checklist (and accompanying guidelines).

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# Don't Let Soil Derail Your Project

## This Guide includes information on:

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- What’s involved in soil due diligence/soil characterization
- What to expect from a soil characterization program
- What you should look for in hiring a consultant
- Why projects sometimes hinge on having the right company for soil displacement
- The importance of a contingency plan and what it should include
- Common soil contaminants, and when you may need to test for more
- Who to hire to keep your project on task

Download the Ultimate Soil Due Diligence Checklist 

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