Business Details
47 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Construction Partner in New England
Geisser Engineering has been delivering specialized engineering solutions since its founding in 1979. With over four decades of experience addressing complex geologic and subsurface conditions across New England, our team of 130+ professionals collaborates with clients through all project phases. Our construction materials testing division operates in field and laboratory settings, supported by advanced certifications from industry authorities like ACI and AWS. Multiple strategically located offices enable rapid response to time-sensitive projects, ensuring schedule adherence for our clients. We maintain transparent communication throughout the construction process, working alongside clients during bidding and execution stages.Our geotechnical expertise addresses foundation challenges, pavement management, and ground improvement techniques tailored to New England's diverse terrain. Value engineering principles guide our cost-effective solutions, while forensic investigation services resolve post-construction issues. Seaboard Drilling, our wholly-owned subsidiary, extends capabilities in subsurface exploration. The company's core values, established by team members, emphasize technical excellence and client service. This commitment has fostered long-term relationships with repeat clients throughout the region.
Services
Geotechnical Engineering
Construction Materials Testing
Test Boring Explorations
Special Inspections
Pavement Management
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- We offer over 45 years of experience in New England's challenging geologic conditions
- Our 130+ certified professionals handle 2,500+ projects annually
- Seven strategically located offices enable rapid regional response
- Technicians hold advanced certifications from ACI, AWS, and PCI
- Wholly-owned Seaboard Drilling provides specialized subsurface exploration services
Services
Geotechnical Engineering
Our geotechnical engineers evaluate soil, bedrock, and groundwater conditions to design foundation solutions. Services include subsurface exploration, pavement management plans, and ground improvement techniques tailored to New England's diverse terrain. We provide site-specific recommendations for foundations, earthwork, and infrastructure projects while emphasizing cost-effective resource utilization.
Construction Materials Testing
This division performs field and laboratory testing of construction materials, maintaining certifications from ACI, AWS, and PCI. Our technicians conduct concrete, asphalt, and structural testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. The service supports quality control for commercial, residential, and infrastructure projects across the region.
Test Boring Explorations
Seaboard Drilling, our subsidiary, conducts test borings for geotechnical and environmental assessments. Services include soil sampling, rock coring, and groundwater monitoring well installation. This data informs foundation design, site development, and regulatory compliance for civil engineering projects.
Special Inspections
Our certified inspectors monitor construction activities to verify compliance with design specifications. Services cover concrete placement, structural steel erection, and masonry work. The team provides real-time quality assurance documentation to maintain project timelines and regulatory requirements.
Pavement Management
This service evaluates roadway conditions and develops maintenance strategies. We assess pavement distress, recommend repair methods, and create asset management plans to optimize infrastructure lifecycles. Clients include municipalities, airports, and educational institutions managing large paved areas.
People
Stephen W. Cole
Founder
Founded Geisser Engineering in 1979 with Wendy Cole. Established the company's core values emphasizing technical excellence and client service.
Wendy Cole
Founder
Co-founded the company with Stephen Cole in 1979. Helped establish the firm's commitment to client-focused engineering solutions.
Questions
What services does S.W. Cole Engineering offer?
We provide geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, test boring explorations, and special inspections for commercial, residential, and infrastructure projects.
How long has S.W. Cole Engineering been in business?
The company has served clients since 1979, providing over 45 years of engineering expertise in New England.
What areas do you service?
We operate throughout New England with offices in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
Do you offer emergency services?
Our multiple office locations allow rapid response to time-sensitive projects and emergency situations.
Reviews (4)
Jay Cardosi
Dec 18, 2019
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I have worked with Geisser Engineering for many years. Steve and all their staff are responsive, reasonable and great to work with. They have often helped us find solutions to challenging site and structural conditions. Highly recommend.
Jws Jws
Dec 14, 2019
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I hired Geisser Engineering/Allstate Drilling to do a geotechnical report and I couldn't have been more pleased. They were great to deal with, responsive, accommodated my tight schedule, were prompt, professional, and on budget. The drilling team, Ray and Ken, were both extremely nice to deal with and very professional, very patient with questions, and very efficient, with no messing around. Real pros. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.
EdensApple
Nov 26, 2019
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I was quoted $126/hour for residential services requiring only a verbal opinion (no report). The engineer showed up more than one hour late (he did call though )spent less than an hour walking through the house, and then charged me $320. I didn't want to confront him because I was a single woman home alone, but I felt this conflict in pricing was unprofessional. Since he was given the wrong address of my home to begin with from his admin, I wonder if I was misquoted on pricing too. The engineer was friendly and charged less than other quotes so a 3/5 stars is what I say is a fair/average rating.
Norman Topp
Aug 06, 2019
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Geisser Engineering: One of the best Companies to work with. Been doing work with them for years never had an issue. They are always there to respond to a call / or a problem in the field. Work is also top notch. HIGHLY recommend them for whatever Structural service you may need.
