PRINCIPLED.
PROVEN.
Founded in 1959 by Harry V. Schnabel, Jr. in Washington, D.C., Schnabel Foundation Company was built on a vision of operational excellence and innovation. Harry’s focus was sharp: to help clients transition from sub-surface construction to street level swiftly, safely, and effectively. In 2019, to reflect the broadening of its geotechnical construction services, the company rebranded to simply “Schnabel.” This new name represents both the legacy of foundational expertise and the expanded suite of solutions offered to clients across a wider range of geotechnical challenges.
An Earth-Retention and Foundation Construction Leader
Today, with over six decades of experience and a national reach, Schnabel stands as a leader in earth-retention and foundation construction within the geotechnical construction sector. Innovation and operational efficiency remain the cornerstones of its approach.
Through years of refinement, Schnabel has mastered methods that simplify complex projects and deliver positive outcomes that consistently meet or exceed client expectations.
Guided by the foundational principles set by our founder, Schnabel commits daily to a well-defined system that guarantees success.
This adherence to proven methodologies means that clients receive predictable and positive results on every project. Schnabel’s reputation as a trusted, transparent, and principled geotechnical construction company is fortified by a dedication to protecting clients and employees from unnecessary risks.
With seasoned experts spread across the country, Schnabel confidently looks forward to serving the geotechnical construction industry for many years to come, upholding the standards of excellence that have defined the company for generations.
Geotechnical Construction
Schnabel is a nationwide leader in specialty foundation construction and earth-retention solutions. As an innovative contractor, the company offers an extensive portfolio, including advanced techniques such as soil nailing, soldier piles and lagging, secant piles, sheet piles, deep soil mixed walls, cutoff walls, underpinning, jet grouting, landslide stabilization, tiedowns, tiebacks, bracing, deep soil mixing, and micropile foundations. For custom earth-retention challenges, Schnabel’s skilled team provides the expertise and tailored solutions required to meet the highest standards of geotechnical construction.
