This alternative is much less cost effective than treating the material in place. The most effective chemicals in modifying soil are lime products and the term, Soil Modification, encompasses a number of benefits including: moisture reduction, reduction in a soil’s plasticity index, increase in optimum moisture content for compaction, reduction or elimination of swell potential, improved stability and immediate strength gains for a working platform. 

Often times in Soil Modification applications, preliminary engineering work and mix designs are done to ensure that the right amount of lime is used to achieve the desired result.  When time is of the essence and preliminary engineering work is not an option, our client’s frequently rely on the experience of our project managers and field superintendants to make these determinations and get the job done right.