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6 Years
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Your Trusted Geotechnical Services Provider in Colorado
Geo Craft Builders is a geotechnical services provider committed to delivering safe, high-quality solutions tailored to complex construction challenges. With decades of combined experience, our team specializes in foundation underpinning, ground stabilization, shotcrete applications, and rockfall mitigation. We prioritize safety through rigorous planning, daily training, and equipment inspections while maintaining quality through precise technique selection and craftsmanship.Our approach focuses on understanding client needs, site-specific constraints, and ground conditions to implement cost-effective, durable solutions. Serving the Front Range and mountainous regions, we combine technical expertise with a dedication to minimizing environmental impact. Our team includes industry veterans with backgrounds in geological engineering, combat engineering, and project management, ensuring innovative problem-solving for both urban and remote projects.
Services
Foundation Underpinning
Ground Stabilization
Shotcrete Contractors
Ground Anchor Systems
Rockfall Mitigation
Retaining Wall Repair
Excavation Shoring
Micropiles
Soil Nail Services
Details
- Year established: 2020
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of combined experience in geotechnical engineering and construction.
- Our team includes certified professionals with expertise in complex ground conditions.
- We implement patented processes for ground stabilization and foundation solutions.
- We provide 24/7 emergency rockfall mitigation services for critical infrastructure.
- Our local knowledge ensures tailored solutions for Front Range and mountainous terrain.
What people say
Expertise in challenging terrain
Reliable emergency response
Professional team execution
Durable long-term solutions
Clear communication
Services
Foundation Underpinning
Foundation underpinning transfers structural loads deeper into stable soil layers using micropiles, soil nails, or hand-dug piers. Our engineers design systems that accommodate site-specific constraints like overhead clearance and soil conditions. Techniques include pre-compressed micropiles to minimize settlement and sister walls for masonry reinforcement. This service ensures structural stability for historic buildings and new constructions alike.
Rockfall Mitigation
Rockfall mitigation secures unstable slopes through scaling, wire mesh installation, and rock bolts. We address hazards along highways and near structures by combining geological analysis with permanent solutions like shotcrete-faced soil nails. Emergency response teams operate 24/7 to stabilize sites after incidents, using monitoring systems to track slope movement during and after interventions.
Shotcrete Application
Shotcrete application delivers durable concrete structures without extensive formwork. Our crews specialize in sculpted finishes that mimic natural rock formations for environmental harmony. This technique suits retaining walls, slope protection, and structural repairs where traditional methods prove impractical due to site access or geometry challenges.
Micropile Installation
Micropile installation creates high-capacity foundations in restricted spaces using 3-12 inch diameter drilled shafts. These deep foundation elements transfer structural loads through unstable soil layers to competent bedrock. Applications include seismic retrofits, underpinning historic structures, and supporting infrastructure in rocky terrain where conventional equipment cannot operate.
Soil Nail Walls
Soil nail walls reinforce slopes and excavations using grouted steel bars connected to shotcrete facings. This method creates coherent soil masses that resist landslides and support deep excavations. Permanent installations feature sculpted finishes matching local geology, while temporary systems provide cost-effective shoring during construction phases.
People
Cary Lange
Business Manager, Founder
Cary Lange, P.E., has 20+ years of geotechnical engineering experience. He graduated from Missouri S&T with a BS in Geological Engineering and Purdue University with an MS. He specializes in earth retention systems, micropiles, and grouting techniques across the United States.
Tim Able
Operations Manager, Founder
Tim Able has 22 years in geotechnical construction, starting as a combat engineer in Operation Desert Storm. He manages complex projects across the Rocky Mountains, specializing in drilling techniques for challenging ground conditions found in Colorado's Front Range.
Matt Able
Operations
Matt Able holds a business management degree from University of Northern Colorado. He joined GeoCraft in 2017, contributing to estimating, project management, and IT. He focuses on design-build solutions for technically challenging projects requiring innovative engineering approaches.
John Waechter
Estimator
John Waechter graduated from University of Florida with a geology degree. He transitioned from Florida's residential construction sector to Colorado's geotechnical field in 2021, bringing expertise in large-scale project coordination and subsurface evaluation.
Valerie Reeg
Office Manager
Valerie Reeg holds an MBA in Accounting from UCCS and computer programming degree from LSU. With diverse accounting experience across industries including environmental engineering and real estate, she manages financial operations while maintaining an active real estate license.
Questions
What geotechnical services do you specialize in?
We specialize in foundation underpinning, rockfall mitigation, shotcrete applications, micropile installation, and soil nail walls for commercial and residential projects.
Do you provide emergency rockfall services?
Yes, our team offers 24/7 emergency response for rockfall mitigation including slope stabilization and structural protection in critical situations.
What areas do you serve?
We operate throughout Colorado's Front Range, mountainous regions, and remote locations requiring specialized geotechnical expertise.
How do you ensure project safety?
Daily safety briefings, equipment inspections, and monitoring systems ensure worker and public safety during all geotechnical operations.
Can you work on historic structures?
Yes, our team has experience underpinning 19th-century buildings using traditional methods combined with modern monitoring technology.
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Reviews (2)
Jeff Thompson
Aug 26, 2019
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The team at Geocraft is very knowledgeable and responsive. I had them look at shoring for one of my commercial properties. They came up with the design and installed everything in a timely manner. Very pleased with their professionalism!
Michael McCall
Sep 21, 2018
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Cary came out to my house and walked me through the site drainage and options to remedy issues with my basement wall. I really appreciated him taking the time to help out and provide informed professional advice. He recommended a cheaper solution that didn't require his company's services, and I thought it was really telling that he was upfront in his cost estimating (I have had others look at the same job) and he steered me towards the best option for my family. He definitely earned my trust, and this will be the first company I call if I need foundation work in the future.
