ABOUT SERVICES PROJECTS RESOURCES CONTACT Soil Stabilization Soil stabilization is a process for preparing road beds for pavement and building sites for construction. Depending on the composition of the soil, lime, cement, ash and other ingredients are added to the soil to improve water absorption, reduce swelling and strengthen the road bed or construction site’s load-bearing capabilities. The process of soil stabilization requires proper testing before the soil can be amended. Extensive knowledge of soil amendments and how to apply them is critical to the process. Many building and road contractors opt to hire companies that specialize in soil stabilization for this reason. Lime Soil Stabilization Lime is used to stabilize the subgrade of poor quality clay soils that, if left untreated, have the potential to crack concrete slabs and pavement. The type and amount of lime used to stabilize the soil depends on the exact make up if the soil in question. Soil quality can vary, not only from region to region but also within a short stretch of road bed. In order to ensure that your road bed or construction site remains stable over time, soil testing and stabilization needs to be done by an experienced soil stabilization contractor. The benefits of lime stabilized subgrade include its ability to reduce the clay’s expansive properties, form a moisture barrier that prevents water from reaching the underlying subsoil and improve the long-term strength of the road bed or construction site. Cement Soil Stabilization Cement soil stabilization is another option for preparing road beds and construction sites. Soil stabilized with cement is ideal for well graded aggregate soils that have a sufficient amount of fine soil particles to fill in space and float coarse aggregate particles. Cement soil stabilization is appropriate for gravel and sandy soils. The advantages of cement soil stabilization include that it is widely available, the cost is relatively low and it is highly durable. Soil stabilized with cement falls into three mail categories: cement modified soils, full depth reclamation and cement treated base. Hire Curran Contracting for Your Soil Stabilization Project Curran Contracting has extensive soil stabilization experience. In addition to roads and highways, Curran Contracting can provide soil stabilization for residential housing developments, commercial properties and municipal projects. Curran Contracting is a subsidiary of Curran Group, a diverse holding company of business founded in 1918. Curran Group subsidiaries span a variety of industries, from asphalt paving and railway services to tile manufacturing and paint finishing systems. Our diverse and well-managed portfolio of businesses gives us strength. As the fifth generation comes on board to continue to grow our businesses, you can rest assure we’ll be here to finish your project on time and on budget. Curran Contracting owns all our own equipment. We are bonded and have a solid financial backing. Our new location in San Antonio, Texas enables us to provide soil stabilization and road paving services to the surrounding states including Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana. Contact our Texas office at (210) 819-6128 or email us at stabilization@currancontracting.com to learn more about soil stabilization and road paving services CONTACT US 815-455-5100 Copyright © 2021 Curran Contracting, Inc. OUR PARTNERS