Local Knowledge

Allterra has 14 years experience performing consulting geology services in the Central Coast region; a Geologist who received his MS and BS in Geology from UC Santa Cruz, and we are approved by Santa Cruz, Monterey, Santa Clara, San Mateo and San Benito County for Geologic Hazard Investigation consulting.  We understand local geology and local agencies.

Professional Engineering

Environmental regulations can make simple tasks complex. From small solvent plumes to constructing new homes on rural property; we put ourselves in your shoes and understand how communication, hard work, and professional expertise are fundamental to the Customer Experience when dealing with Environmental Regulation.

Certified Small & Local

Allterra is a certified Small Business in California (DGS#1568700). Our Environmental Team lives and works in the Central Coast; our project expenses and payrolls are reinvested in the Central Coast, and our knowledge and work experience is focused on the Central Coast. Experience the refreshing feeling of hiring a great small business that cares about your project.

Allterra’s comprehensive Geologic Hazard Investigation evaluated seismic shaking, ridge top shattering, co-seismic ground cracking, erosion, and land sliding to define safe buildable areas of the parcel where Planning Department will approve construction. We completed file reviews at the Planning Department, field reconnaissance, geologic mapping, exploratory trenching, and interview of County Geologist and Planning professionals to provide recommendations for development of the property.

Our recommendations included:

• Building Envelope: County approved area safe to build;
• Waste Disposal System: Design, size, and location of waste disposal system;
• Parcel topography and drainage; and
• Setback and mitigation of Geologic Hazards.

Fern Flat Geologic Hazard Investigation resulted in approval by the County to proceed with site construction.