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SERVICES

SERVICES

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Free pick-up of soil samples for testing
Experienced soils testing laboratory
Accredited Laboratory

As an AASHTO-accredited laboratory since 2010, we adhere to the highest quality standards required by AASHTO and ASTM including participation in the AASHTO Resource (formerly AMRL) proficiency sample program as well as receiving a certificate of accreditation from the AASHTO Accreditation Program (AAP).

FREE Pick-Up of Samples

Most of our work we pick-up directly from our clients. We do this at no charge. Just let us know when and where and we'll be there.

Experience

We've been testing soils for years. Many of our clients have been with us for years and in some cases more than a decade. This is because they trust us with accurate results, and timely, honest service.

Laboratory Tests We Offer
In accordance with AASHTO and ASTM. Fees current as of 2024.
CORROSIVITY TESTING
¹ pH verified with pH paper.
² Verified with separate chloride photometer method.
³ Turbidimetric photometer method. Verified with separate turbidimetric titration method.
⁴ Pomeroy methylene blue method (titration). Verified with separate colorimetric method.
FEE SCHEDULE

AN AASHTO-ACCREDITED LABORATORY

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Accredited since 2010.

As an AASHTO-accredited laboratory since 2010, we adhere to the highest-quality standards required by the AASHTO Accreditation Program (AAP) including participation in the AASHTO Resource (formerly AMRL) proficiency sample program, as well as strict adherence to AASHTO R-18 (Standard Recommended Practice for Establishing and Implementing a Quality System for Construction Materials Testing Laboratories).

 

In order to be accredited by AASHTO, laboratories are required to go through a rigorous review of testing, equipment and quality control.

 

We maintain high standards, thorough and accurate testing, equipment calibration schedules and daily quality control methods in order to comply completely with the standards set forth by AASHTO and ASTM.

To view our accreditation at AASHTO's website, or download our AASHTO Certificate of Accreditation, click on one of the boxes below.

AASHTO CERTIFICATION

PROJECTS

We have completed many projects through the years. Here are just some of them. There are thousands more, from very large, to very small:

Anne Arundel County Cattail Creek Teaming

Fairfax County Operational Support Bureau

Suitland High School

DC Washington Area Sewer Authority

I-95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg, VA (2019-2020)

Laurel Park Race Track

Fairfax County Operational Support Bureau

DC Washington Area Sewer Authority

I-83 Over Padonia Rd

I-495 / I-270 P3 Program

Reconstruction of Runway 1C-19C & Associated Taxiways

FH CAVA Camp 70 Road Reconstruction

Fredericksburg I-95 Express Lanes

US Route 1 BRT

US Navel Academy Seawall Repairs

Frederick Road Slope Failure

Wellspan Heart & Vascular

Arlington Memorial Bridge Rehabilitation

Amtrak-New Carrollton Station

Anacostia River Tunnel

Hershey Creamery

US Botanic Garden

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital

Sterling Boulevard

PG County Ponds

MD 32

I-270 Innovative Congestion Management

PG County Solar Farms

FBI Quantico ERF

Numerous A.A. County Ponds

NIST

Catholic University

I-395 Express Lanes

Carnegie Library

Lansing Export Terminal

Samford Road Reconstruction

Towson University

Sterling Boulevard Extension

Fort Lincoln

General Dynamics Headquarters

Amtrak (MD 22)

BWI Taxiway

DC Washington Area Sewer Authority (WASA) (2012-present)

I-495

I-95

Fort Lincoln

Smithsonian Biological Institute

I-64

Pentagon Green Roof

Land O' Lakes

Home Depot

Frito Lay

FedEx (2014-2015)

WMATA Federal Bus Garage

Andrews Air Force Base

BWI Taxiway T

DC United Soccer Stadium

I-64 Capacity Improvements

MD 210 Design

Washington-Dulles Taxilane

Cushing Road Realignment

WMATA Federal Bus Garage

I-83 Infiltration

Interstate 66 Widening

Route 7 Truck Climbing Lane

Towson University West Housing
Virginia Medical Center

Montevideo Road Realignment

Patapsco High School Stadium

JFK Center Expansion

I-66 ATM

Russell Street Bridges

Department of Energy

Towson Fire Station

Trump Golf Club

CLIENTS

AECOM (formerly URS)

BK Reider

Century Engineering

Clendenin Consulting

DMY

D.W. Kozera

E2CR

ECS

GeoCapital

Geo-Technology Associates

Haley & Aldrich

HSA

KCI

Langan Engineering

Piedmont Geotechnical

Professional Consulting Corporation

Rettew

TerraCon (formerly GeoConcepts)

PROJECTS

DATA REPORTING

Our reports have been developed in-house and are designed to give the client all the information they need.

CBR California Bearing Ratio
Consolidation testing
Soil gradation, grain size test
Summary of moisture content, atterberg limis, organic content, USCS classifications
CBR California Bearing Ratio test
Consolidation time readings test
USDA soil texture classification
USDA soil texture classification
Proctor compaction test
Reporting
ABOUT

ABOUT

We are an independent soils testing laboratory. Dedicated to quality, we strive to provide accurate and timely results to our clients. We have the experience, knowledge and expertise to handle the most demanding jobs with integrity and attention to customer service. We offer high-quality test reports, free sample pick-up, an AASHTO-accredited soils laboratory (w/extensive ASTM knowledge and experience), dedicated customer service, and prompt attention to your project. Our ultimate goal is to assist our clients with successful completion of their projects by providing them with reliable data, competitive fees, and timely service.

 

We have extensive experience in the testing of soils in the Baltimore, Washington, Virginia, and Pennsylvania regions for countless design and construction projects. These projects include, but are not limited to, private and public facilities and roadways, universities, churches, federal buildings, businesses, interstate highways, airports, waste water treatment plants, schools, substation upgrades, military bases, landfills, and much more.

 

Previously based in Baltimore, Maryland, many of our clients are located in the Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania region where we typically pick-up samples from our clients' offices. We also receive samples from our clients through carriers such as FedEx. We consider no project too small or too large. If your firm is considering sub-contracting some of your laboratory testing during high-volume periods, or looking for an independent, qualified and reliable materials testing laboratory, we look forward to meeting with you to discuss how we may best serve your firm.

We have provided independent soils laboratory services to more than sixty firms over the years. We believe that ultimately we have to answer to the Lord for our service. As a result, we focus on accuracy, quality control, and attention to detail. We strive to be a light in the industry and provide our clients with the highest quality of service while maintaining integrity and honoring God. We believe Christ works through us and provides to us completely. Thus, we ultimately have to answer to him for our work.

CONTACT

Laboratory Location

(Use the same address for mailing samples)

Jay Kay Testing

5233 Lehman Road, Suite 110

Spring Grove, PA 17362

 

 

Shawn Tyler, Owner / Laboratory Supervisor

Email:  styler@jaykaytesting.com

Phone:  814-404-9283

Contact Person
Questions? Schedule a Pick-Up?

For any questions, please call 814-404-9283 or e-mail us at styler@Jaykaytesting.com and we'll get back to you very quickly.

Laboratory Assignment Sheet

Use your company's laboratory assignment sheet or download ours. Either works for us!

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