PRINCIPLED.
PROVEN.
Established in 1959 by Harry V. Schnabel, Jr., Schnabel Foundation Company started in Washington, D.C. with a mission rooted in innovation and efficiency. Harry’s dedication was fueled by a deep understanding of his clients’ priorities: reaching street level from sub-surface as safely and swiftly as possible. In 2019, the company was rebranded simply as Schnabel, marking an era of expanded services and a broader range of capabilities for its clients. Today, Schnabel’s role as trusted geotechnical contractors is stronger than ever, supporting complex projects from the ground up.
SPECIALIZED EARTH-RETENTION CONTRACTOR & FOUNDATION EXPERTISE
More than 60 years since its founding, and now with a strong national presence, Schnabel continues to prioritize innovation and operational efficiency as core components of its success.
As a geotechnical contractors with expertise that spans decades, Schnabel draws on this experience to streamline complex processes and consistently deliver outstanding outcomes for clients. Our commitment to maximizing efficiencies allows us to provide tailored approaches that simplify challenges, enhance productivity, and establish a solid path to successful project completion. This dedication to innovation and excellence has enabled us to build a lasting legacy as one of the country’s premier earth-retention contractors and foundation construction companies.
At Schnabel, staying true to the foundational principles set by our founder remains a priority. Each day, we commit to a proven system that guarantees positive results for every client and every project.
This commitment ensures that, as trusted geotechnical contractors, we uphold values of transparency, integrity, and reliability, always following through on our promises to protect clients and employees from unnecessary risks.
We pride ourselves on a team of seasoned experts spread across the nation, each contributing to our reputation for excellence. As we look toward the future, Schnabel is dedicated to growing alongside our industry and serving clients for many years to come, reinforcing the trust we have built over six decades.
Geotechnical Contractors
NATIONAL LEADER IN SPECIALTY FOUNDATIONS AND EARTH-RETENTION SOLUTIONS. Schnabel, a pioneering contractor with a national reach, is recognized for delivering innovative design-build solutions in earth retention. The company’s robust portfolio encompasses 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. As expert geotechnical contractors, Schnabel provides custom solutions tailored to even the most challenging earth-retention needs.
