Terra Associates, Inc.

Name

Terra Associates, Inc.

Legal name

Terra Associates, Inc.

Website

https://terra-associates.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Geotechnical Engineering Services

NAICS

Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (541360), Environmental Consulting Services (541620), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Geotechnical Design, Engineering & Consulting (Analysis, Design, Peer Review) (IMAFAOAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Geotechnical Investigation & Site Characterization (Boreholes, In-situ Testing, Lab Testing) (IMAFAOAG), Geotechnical Site Investigation & Engineering Geology (Borings, Lab Testing) (EUAHAFAE), Earth Retention & Excavation Support (Sheet/Soldier Piles, Diaphragm Walls, Bracing) (IMAFAOAD)

Keywords

• Geotechnical engineering
• Environmental site assessment
• Hydrogeologic studies
• Subsurface exploration
• Foundation analysis

Headquarters

HQ city

Kirkland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Geotechnical Engineering Services: Professional engineering services for construction projects including site investigation, soil analysis, foundation recommendations, and construction observation. Provided to developers, municipalities, and homeowners for residential, commercial, and public works projects.
2. Environmental Assessment Services: Phase I Environmental Site Assessments per ASTM E-1527-21 standards, supporting environmental due diligence requirements for development projects. Includes site characterization and regulatory compliance assessments.
3. Hydrogeologic Studies: Groundwater evaluation and monitoring services including seasonal groundwater monitoring, infiltration testing, and subsurface drainage planning for development projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Terra Associates, Inc. is a civil engineering firm that provides geotechnical engineering studies, hydrogeologic studies, and environmental assessments to private and public sector developers throughout the Pacific Northwest. Services cover subsurface exploration and testing, soil and groundwater evaluation, seasonal groundwater monitoring, infiltration testing, seismic design parameters, geologic hazard assessment, foundation analysis and recommendations, retaining wall design, pavement design, earthwork observation and testing, Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ASTM E-1527-21), and groundwater/drainage studies for development and re-development projects.

Product overview

Terra Associates, Inc. provides geotechnical engineering, hydrogeologic studies, and environmental assessment services as its three core service offerings. The company operates an in-house soil testing laboratory for timely and accurate soil data, and owns geotechnical instruments including nuclear testing gauges, slope inclinometers, automated data loggers, water level indicators, and zip levels. These services work together through an integrated project delivery approach to support private and public sector developers in constructing residential developments, commercial/industrial complexes, public works facilities, roadways, bridges, and airports throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Geotechnical Engineering Services Comprehensive geotechnical services including subsurface exploration and testing, soil and groundwater evaluation, seasonal groundwater monitoring, infiltration testing, seismic design parameters per IBC, geologic hazard assessment (landslide, erosion, steep slope, seismic, volcanic, coal mine), site preparation and grading, foundation analysis and recommendations, retaining wall design, temporary shoring wall designs, subsurface drainage planning, pavement design, geotechnical plan review, and earthwork observation and testing services during construction, delivered to developers, municipalities, and property owners in the Pacific Northwest.
• Environmental Assessment Services Environmental assessment services including Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) performed in accordance with ASTM Test Designation E-1527-21, supporting environmental due diligence requirements for development projects and landowners seeking compliance with regulatory agencies and local jurisdictions.
• Hydrogeologic Studies Hydrogeologic studies providing expertise in groundwater evaluation, drainage characteristics, stream channel erosion, groundwater flow, piping potential, and sedimentation for development and re-development projects in the Pacific Northwest.

Quantifiable outcome

• Achieved No Further Action status from Washington State Department of Ecology for North Bend Gasoline site remediation

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• GeoEngineers: PNW-headquartered geotechnical and environmental consulting firm of comparable scale offering subsurface exploration, geotechnical design, and environmental services to developers and municipalities in the same geographies.
• Landau Associates: Pacific Northwest environmental and geotechnical firm providing site assessment, hydrogeology, and remediation services to similar developer and public-sector clients in Washington and Oregon.
• Shannon & Wilson: Established geotechnical and environmental engineering firm with strong Pacific Northwest presence providing subsurface exploration, foundation design, and construction observation services.
• Associated Earth Sciences: PNW-based geotechnical and hydrogeologic consulting firm serving developers and public agencies in Washington and Oregon with comparable subsurface investigation and foundation recommendation work.
• Aspect Consulting: Pacific Northwest environmental, water, and geotechnical consulting firm providing hydrogeology, site assessment, and remediation services to similar development and infrastructure clients.
• PanGEO: Pacific Northwest geotechnical engineering firm offering subsurface exploration, foundation engineering, and construction observation services to developers and public agencies.

Broad incumbents

• Haley & Aldrich (formerly Hart Crowser): National engineering consultancy with a significant Pacific Northwest presence through the legacy Hart Crowser practice, providing geotechnical and environmental services across a wider portfolio of projects.
• Kleinfelder: Large national engineering firm providing geotechnical, environmental, and construction services with a Pacific Northwest office competing for similar public works and private development projects.
• Tetra Tech: Global engineering and consulting firm with a strong environmental and water-resources practice that competes for site assessment, hydrogeology, and remediation work across the Pacific Northwest.
• WSP (Golder acquisition): Major global engineering consultancy with substantial Pacific Northwest operations including the legacy Golder Associates practice, providing geotechnical, environmental, and earth science services at scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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