# Soil Sampling in Florida

- Link: https://moran.rocks/soil-sampling-florida/
- Published: 2026-10-12T23:18:54-04:00
- Author: Nicholas Moran

# Soil Sampling in Florida: Contamination Testing for Property Owners

Buying, selling, or developing commercial property in Florida? **Soil sampling**
is how you find out what is really in the ground before it becomes your liability.
MORAN ROCKS LLC provides defensible soil sampling across South Florida, from Phase
II due-diligence borings to targeted testing around tanks, dry cleaners, and historic
fill.

## When Florida Properties Need Soil Sampling

 * A [Phase I ESA](https://moran.rocks/phase-i-environmental-site-assessment/) identified
   a Recognized Environmental Condition
 * Current or former gas station, dry cleaner, auto repair, or industrial use
 * Known or suspected underground storage tanks, hydraulic lifts, or solvent use
 * A lender requires hard contamination data before funding
 * Historic fill, debris, or undocumented disposal areas on site

## What Our Soil Sampling Tests For

 * **Petroleum impacts** (BTEX, PAHs, TRPH) around tanks and dispensers
 * **Chlorinated solvents** from dry cleaners and degreasing operations
 * **RCRA metals** including lead, arsenic, and mercury
 * **Legacy pesticides and herbicides** on former agricultural land

## Our Soil Sampling Process

**1. Plan.** We review the Phase I findings, define contaminants of concern, and
target boring locations and depths. **2. Sample.** Direct-push borings and hand 
augers with proper chain of custody to a certified lab. **3. Delineate.** Step-out
borings define the horizontal and vertical extent of impacts. **4. Report.** Results
compared to Florida cleanup target levels with clear next steps: closure, monitoring,
or [petroleum remediation planning](https://moran.rocks/petroleum-contamination-assessment-florida/).

## Why Moran Rocks for Soil Sampling

Sampling plans designed and reports reviewed under a Florida Licensed Professional
Geologist, with 17 years of due-diligence experience. Lender-ready documentation,
fast mobilization in Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties, and straight 
answers on what the data means for your deal. Pair soil results with [groundwater assessment](https://moran.rocks/groundwater-contamination/)
for the complete picture.

## Soil Sampling FAQs

### How much does soil sampling cost in Florida?

A limited soil screening around one suspect area often runs a few thousand dollars;
a full Phase II delineation with multiple borings and lab analysis typically runs
higher depending on access, depths, and analyte list. Call for a fixed quote on 
your site.

### How long does soil sampling take?

Field work is usually a single day once access is arranged; certified lab results
typically follow in 1 to 2 weeks, with delineation step-outs adding time only where
impacts are found.

### Is this the same as garden soil testing?

No. Garden kits test nutrients for plants. Commercial soil sampling tests for regulated
contaminants against Florida cleanup target levels and holds up with lenders and
regulators. See our [garden soil testing service](https://moran.rocks/florida-home-garden-soil-testing-services/)
for residential beds.

## Get a Soil Sampling Quote

MORAN ROCKS LLC is based in Boca Raton and serves Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-
Dade counties. Call [(786) 263-9185](https://moran.rocks/soil-sampling-florida/7862639185)
or [request a free consultation](https://moran.rocks/contact-form/).

Related: [Phase II Environmental Site Assessment](https://moran.rocks/phase-2-environmental-site-assessment/),
[groundwater contamination assessment](https://moran.rocks/groundwater-contamination/),
[Phase I ESA](https://moran.rocks/phase-i-environmental-site-assessment/).