What CJGeo does

CJGeo (legal name CJ GEO Contractors) is a privately held specialty geotechnical contractor headquartered in Williamsburg, Virginia, founded in 2002. The company installs low-density cellular concrete and polyurethane grouts for infrastructure rehabilitation, load reduction, and water control applications across the eastern United States. Its core proprietary product lines are CJFill cellular concrete (with variants CJFill-UL Ultra Lightweight, CJFill-Standard, CJFill-UW Under Water, and CJFill-HP High Permeability) and CJGrout geotechnical polyurethane (CJGrout 20SDB, 35NHV, and 40NHL). CJGeo operates specialized dry batch and continuous generation equipment capable of producing up to 200 cubic yards per hour, using Aerlite and Aquaerix preformed foaming agents supplied by Aerix Industries.

CJGeo's customer base spans state Departments of Transportation, municipalities, water and wastewater utilities, railroads, federal and state infrastructure owners, and private commercial and industrial property operators. Documented projects include work for Norfolk Southern, Piedmont Natural Gas (Duke Energy subsidiary), NCDOT, WMATA/National Mall, Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, Cincinnati energy plant, Silver Lake Dam, and hospital and distribution center developments. Service capabilities extend beyond CJFill and CJGrout installation into permeation grouting, chemical grouting, thermal grouting (CJTherm), settlement correction, sonic drilling, and utility grouting including annular space grouting and pipe abandonment.

The business model is project-based specialty contracting: CJGeo is engaged directly by general contractors, engineering consultants, facility owners, DOTs, and municipalities, with projects typically awarded through competitive bidding for public work or negotiated contracts for private work. Pricing is quote-based, structured as fixed-price or unit-price contracts (per cubic yard placed or linear foot of grouting), with no public rate cards or recurring SaaS-like pricing. Marketing and project acquisition rely on a content-rich website with detailed case studies, a LinkedIn presence, and direct contact via phone and web form. The firm has 11-50 employees, no disclosed institutional investors, and no public listing.

Name

CJGeo

Legal name

CJ GEO Contractors

Website

https://cjgeo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CJGeo is a Williamsburg, Virginia-based specialty geotechnical contractor that installs cellular concrete (CJFill) and polyurethane grout (CJGrout) for load reduction, pipe abandonment, and settlement correction. It serves DOTs, municipalities, utilities, railroads, and industrial clients across the eastern United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Geotechnical Contracting Services

NAICS

Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (23711)

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Ground Improvement & Soil Stabilization (DSM, Vibro, Grouting, Reinforcement) (IMAFAOAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Storage & Conveyance Structures (Reservoirs, Tanks, Culverts, Tunnels) (IMAFAGAE), Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Control & Compliance (Storage, Separation, Treatment) (EUANAEAG)

Keywords

• Specialty geotechnical contracting
• Cellular concrete installation
• Polyurethane grouting services
• Pipe abandonment grouting
• Lightweight fill solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Williamsburg

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, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Specialty Geotechnical Grouting Services: CJGeo generates revenue as a specialty grouting contractor providing installation services for cellular concrete, polyurethane grouting, and related geotechnical solutions. Projects are billed on a per-project basis, typically as fixed-price or unit-price contracts based on cubic yards of material placed, linear feet of grouting, or lump-sum for specialized applications. Revenue is project-based and non-recurring, with volume driven by infrastructure investment cycles and capital projects from DOTs, municipalities, and utilities.
2. Proprietary Material Sales (CJFill, CJGrout): CJGeo sells its proprietary CJFill cellular concrete and CJGrout geotechnical polyurethane product lines as part of its service offerings. Materials are produced and placed as part of project contracts. The materials (CJFill-UL, CJFill-Standard, CJFill-UW, CJFill-HP, CJGrout 20SDB, CJGrout 35NHV, CJGrout 40NHL) are supplied directly by CJGeo as part of its turnkey grouting service offering.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

CJGeo is a specialty geotechnical contractor that installs low-density cellular concrete (CJFill) and polyurethane grouts (CJGrout) for infrastructure applications including pipe abandonment, annular space grouting, sinkhole repair, roadway/slab jacking, tunnel backfill, dam and levee rehabilitation, void fill, soil stabilization, and lightweight structural fill. Services are delivered using proprietary CJFill and CJGrout product lines, supported by Aerlite/Aquaerix foaming agents and specialized dry-batch or continuous-generation placement equipment.

Product overview

CJGeo is a specialty geotechnical grouting contractor offering a unified portfolio of products and services centered on cellular concrete and polyurethane grouting technologies. The core product lines include CJFill (cellular concrete/CLSM for load reduction and void filling) and CJGrout (geotechnical polyurethanes for stabilization and leak sealing). These products are supported by various foam agents (Aerlite, Aquaerix) and delivered through complementary service offerings including polyurethane grouting, cellular grouting, permeation grouting, chemical grouting, thermal grouting, settlement correction, water control, sonic drilling, and utility grouting. CJFill variants include CJFill-UL (Ultra Lightweight), CJFill-UW (Under Water), CJFill-HP (High Permeability), and CJFill-Standard. CJGrout variants include CJGrout 20SDB, CJGrout 35NHV, and CJGrout 40NHL for different application requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CJFill Cellular Concrete Proprietary low-density cellular concrete (foamed cementitious fill) installed by CJGeo for lightweight structural fill, void fill, sinkhole repair, bridge approach lightweight fill, and similar geotechnical applications. Sold and specified to DOTs, railroads, utilities, municipalities, and commercial/industrial owners through project-based contracts.
• CJGrout Polyurethane Grout Proprietary polyurethane grout line installed by CJGeo for soil stabilization, permeation grouting, void fill, slab/roadway jacking, and similar geotechnical applications. Available in specialty formulations such as CJGrout 35NHV for higher-strength uses.
• CJFill-UL Underwater Cellular Concrete Low-density CJFill cellular concrete variant engineered for underwater placement, used for subaqueous pipeline abandonment, void fill, and underwater geotechnical applications.
• CJFill-UW Underwater Cellular Concrete CJFill cellular concrete variant engineered for underwater placement in pipeline abandonment, harbor/dredge void fill, and other subaqueous geotechnical applications.
• CJGrout 35NHV Polyurethane Grout High-strength polyurethane grout formulation within the CJGrout line used for higher-load soil stabilization, structural lifting, and void-fill applications.
• Aerlite Foaming Agent Liquid foaming agent used in CJFill cellular concrete mix designs; supplied and used by CJGeo as part of its cellular concrete installation offering.
• Aquaerix Foaming Agent Water-resistant liquid foaming agent used in CJFill cellular concrete mix designs where water exposure is expected (e.g., underwater placement); supplied and used by CJGeo as part of its cellular concrete installation offering.
• Pipeline Abandonment Grouting Service of filling decommissioned water, sewer, stormwater, and industrial pipelines with CJFill cellular concrete (including underwater variants) to eliminate voids, mitigate sinkhole risk, and abandon the asset without excavation. Used by municipalities, utilities, and pipeline owners.
• Bridge Approach Lightweight Fill Installation of CJFill cellular concrete as lightweight fill behind bridge abutments and approach embankments to reduce dead load, limit settlement, and bypass costly deep foundation alternatives. Used by state DOTs and bridge owners.
• Sinkhole and Void Repair Grouting Injection/installation of CJFill cellular concrete or CJGrout polyurethane grout to fill sinkholes and subsurface voids beneath roadways, rail corridors, and structures, mitigating further subsidence and restoring support. Used by DOTs, railroads, utilities, municipalities, and commercial/industrial owners.
• Annular Space Grouting Grouting of the annular space between a newly installed liner/pipe and the host pipe or surrounding ground (e.g., for CIPP, HDD, microtunneling installations) using CJFill cellular concrete. Used by utility owners, contractors, and trenchless installation specialists.
• Roadway and Slab Jacking Injection of CJGrout polyurethane grout beneath settled concrete slabs, pavements, and floors to lift and re-level them as a lower-disruption alternative to replacement. Used by facility owners, DOTs, and commercial/industrial sites.
• Dam and Levee Rehabilitation Grouting Cellular concrete and polyurethane grouting services used in dam and levee rehabilitation projects to fill voids, stabilize embankments, and restore structural performance without full reconstruction. Used by dam owners, regulators, and engineering firms.
• Permeation and Chemical Grouting Permeation and chemical grouting using CJGrout polyurethane grout to stabilize soils, control groundwater, and seal fractures or joints. Used in utility, infrastructure, and commercial geotechnical applications.
• Tunnel Backfill Grouting Cellular concrete and polyurethane grouting to fill annular spaces, voids, and shafts associated with tunnel and shaft construction. Used by tunneling contractors and infrastructure owners.
• Lightweight Structural Fill Installation Installation of CJFill cellular concrete as engineered lightweight structural fill over weak soils, compressible subgrade, or sensitive structures to limit dead load and settlement. Used by DOTs, building owners, and developers.
• Soil Stabilization and Compensation Grouting Compensation and soil stabilization grouting using polyurethane and cellular concrete materials to limit settlement, control ground movement, and improve bearing capacity beneath or adjacent to existing structures and tunnels.

Quantifiable outcome

• Load reductions of up to 7x compared to traditional backfill materials when using CJFill Ultra Lightweight 25lb/cuft replacing soil or stone
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Northstar Energy Services Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCJGeo was contracted by Northstar Energy Services Inc. to perform cellular grouting for the PNG Line 2 Decommissioning project for Piedmont Natural Gas (Duke Energy subsidiary) in Pembroke, North Carolina. Northstar served as the general contractor managing the decommissioning project, with CJGeo providing specialized grouting services for nine pipe segment crossings under NCDOT roads and railroad rights-of-way.
• Anderzack-Pitzen Construction, Inc.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAnderzack-Pitzen Construction, Inc. partnered with CJGeo and Norfolk Southern to execute the New River Valley Passenger Platform project in Virginia. CJGeo provided the cellular concrete lightweight fill solution while Anderzack-Pitzen handled the Gravix precast wall system installation, working in coordination on this large-scale bulk filling operation.
• Schnabel EngineeringminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchnabel Engineering served as the geotechnical engineer of record for the MSE wall lightweight backfill project near Chester, Virginia (Rt 10 and I-95 interchange). Schnabel recommended the mid-slope MSE wall with CJFill-Ultra Lightweight backfill design to eliminate net change in load, demonstrating CJGeo's collaboration with engineering consultants in design-build scenarios.
• Aerix IndustriescoreTechnology or IntegrationAerix Industries developed and supplies the Aerlite and Aquaerix preformed cellular concrete foaming agents that CJGeo uses to manufacture and place cellular concrete on geotechnical projects throughout the eastern United States. CJGeo is identified as being based in Virginia and representing Aerix Industries for cellular concrete installations.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CJGeo-style cellular concrete specialist — TerraFirm Construction: TerraFirm Construction is a specialty cellular concrete and foam concrete contractor serving infrastructure, commercial, and industrial projects with lightweight fill, void fill, and pipe abandonment services. Directly comparable to CJGeo's CJFill service offerings and customer profile.
• Geobear (Uretek): Geobear/Uretek is a specialty geotechnical contractor focused on polyurethane injection for ground stabilization, slab lifting, and void filling under operating infrastructure. Comparable to CJGeo's CJGrout polyurethane grouting and settlement correction service line.
• Moreton Group: Moreton Group is a specialty geotechnical and waterproofing contractor offering polyurethane grouting, soil stabilization, and infrastructure rehabilitation services. Comparable to CJGeo's CJGrout-based leak sealing and settlement correction work in similar building and civil infrastructure applications.
• Cellcrete Corporation: Cellcrete Corporation is a specialty cellular concrete contractor providing lightweight fill, void fill, and pipe abandonment services for civil infrastructure and industrial facilities. Directly comparable to CJGeo's CJFill-based service offerings in similar DOT, utility, and commercial end markets.
• Alpha Foundations (previously Alpha Structural): Alpha Foundations provides polyurethane foam injection and concrete lifting for settlement correction, primarily across the Southeast US. Directly comparable to CJGeo's polyurethane settlement correction and concrete lifting service on similar customer use cases.
• Vector Construction, Inc. Vector Construction is a specialty geotechnical contractor performing grouting, ground improvement, and underground construction including dam remediation, tunnel grouting, and sinkhole repair. Directly comparable to CJGeo on dam grout curtains, tunnel annular space grouting, and infrastructure repair.
• Cell-Con, Inc. Cell-Con is a specialty cellular concrete and geotechnical grouting contractor offering lightweight fill, void fill, and pipe abandonment services to DOTs, utilities, and developers. Directly comparable to CJGeo's core CJFill cellular concrete business and similar customer verticals.

Others

• Schnabel Engineering: Schnabel Engineering is a geotechnical engineering consultancy that designs and specifies solutions including lightweight fill, MSE walls, and dam grouting — sometimes specifying CJGeo as installer. Functions as a referral/design partner ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor.
• Aerix Industries: Aerix Industries develops and supplies Aerlite and Aquaerix preformed cellular concrete foam that CJGeo uses in its CJFill products. As a materials supplier and technology partner, it is an ecosystem participant adjacent to rather than directly competing with CJGeo's installation services.

Broad incumbents

• Hayward Baker (Keller Group): Hayward Baker is one of North America's largest geotechnical contractors, offering compaction grouting, permeation grouting, ground improvement, and underpinning across all major markets. Overlaps with CJGeo on compaction grouting, soil stabilization, and DOT/utility specialty work, but operates as a broad portfolio provider.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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