Instant USDA SSURGO soil analysis for any Colorado property. See soil types, drainage classification, septic system sizing, and foundation recommendations — all from real federal soil survey data.
$9.99 — Instant DeliveryEvery soil layer under your property — type, depth, texture class (sandy loam, clay, gravel), and Unified Soil Classification code. Data from USDA SSURGO, the same source used by professional engineers.
Preliminary septic system sizing based on soil percolation rate and bedroom count. Identifies recommended system type — conventional gravity, pressure distribution, or ATU — and required soil treatment area (STA) size.
Based on clay content, shrink-swell potential, depth to bedrock, and bearing capacity. Recommends foundation type: spread footing, pier and grade beam, or engineered slab with estimated footing depth.
Hydrologic soil group, drainage class (well-drained to poorly-drained), and depth to seasonal high water table. Critical for basement suitability and stormwater management.
Overall assessment of soil conditions for residential construction. Flags potential issues: expansive clay, shallow bedrock, high water table, frost depth, corrosion potential for concrete and steel.
Estimated percolation rate (minutes per inch) from soil texture and hydraulic conductivity data. Tells you whether a conventional septic system is likely to work or if an engineered system may be needed.
In Colorado, most rural properties require a septic system and a well. If the soil doesn't percolate, you can't install a conventional septic — and you'll be looking at a $25,000+ engineered system instead of a $10,000 conventional one. If there's expansive clay, you'll need a more expensive foundation. These are things you need to know before you close.
A traditional geotechnical report costs $2,000–$5,000 and takes weeks. Our $9.99 report gives you a solid first look using the same USDA soil survey data that engineers reference. It won't replace a site-specific perc test for permitting — but it tells you whether that perc test is likely to pass.
Our soil reports use USDA SSURGO data and work for any property in Colorado — including El Paso County, Teller County, Douglas County, Park County, Jefferson County, Fremont County, Lake County, Clear Creek County, Summit County, and all 64 Colorado counties. If SSURGO has data for your parcel, you'll get a detailed soil profile the moment you enter your address.
Land buyers check soil before closing to avoid septic surprises. Home builders use it to estimate foundation costs. Realtors include it with rural listings. Septic designers use it as a preliminary screen before scheduling perc tests. At $9.99, there's no reason not to check.