TIMELY ENGINEERING SOIL TESTS, LLC
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Company Overview

Timely Engineering Soil Tests (T.E.S.T.) is a professional engineering firm performing routine and sophisticated (including non-standard in-house developed) laboratory soil tests. T.E.S.T. is a certified Small Disadvantaged/Minority Business Enterprise (SDBE/MBE/8a). T.E.S.T.'s primary business includes laboratory geotechnical testing for clean and environmentally-contaminated soils, concrete/aggregate testing, and treatability/soil stabilization studies. Founded by a veteran in the civil engineering field with over a twenty-five year domestic and international experience, Lev Buchko, P.E., serves as T.E.S.T.'s president and technical director. T.E.S.T. is located in the Atlanta area, conveniently situated near the major interstates of I-285 and Hwy 78.

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Company overview

Timely Engineering Soil Tests (T.E.S.T.) is a professional geotechnical engineering laboratory specializing in both routine and advanced soil testing. In addition to standard laboratory methods, T.E.S.T. performs specialized, non-standard testing using proprietary in-house developed procedures to address complex project requirements.

Our core services include laboratory geotechnical testing for clean and environmentally impacted soils, concrete and aggregate testing, and treatability and soil stabilization studies. Located in the Atlanta metropolitan area, T.E.S.T. offers convenient access near major transportation corridors, including I-285 and Highway 78, allowing for efficient sample delivery and project support throughout the region.

T.E.S.T. is accredited under the AASHTO Accreditation Program (AAP) and recently celebrated 20 years of continuous operation, reflecting a long-standing commitment to technical excellence, reliability, and client trust.

The laboratory operates from a state-of-the-art testing facility that includes a fully equipped in-house machine shop—an uncommon capability for geotechnical laboratories. This allows T.E.S.T. to fabricate custom components, fixtures, and instrumentation for both standard and project-specific testing applications, ensuring flexibility and precision in challenging testing scenarios.

All testing is performed under strict quality control procedures with an emphasis on accuracy, consistency, and fast turnaround times. Our methods and quality systems comply with AASHTO, ASTM, EPA, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and NQA-1 requirements. Laboratory personnel receive continuous, in-depth training to maintain proficiency with evolving standards, equipment, and testing methodologies.