Frequently Asked Questions

Builders across the state often rely on moisture conditioning or replacing expansive soils with more stable material. These methods have been standard for years — and we completely understand why. They’re familiar, accepted, and sometimes required by geotechs.

Moisture conditioning can be time-consuming, weather-dependent, and expensive — especially when digging as deep as 8 to 10 feet. And even after compaction, the soil doesn’t behave like it did before excavation. It may swell again after drought or heavy rain, posing potential risks of future movement that must be carefully considered.

Instead of removing or re-compacting soil, we utilize a precise technique-injecting a water-based solution with an ionic stabilizer directly into the ground. This method alters the chemistry of the clay, preventing it from expanding or shrinking with moisture. It is faster, incredibly precise, and permanent.

Most builders start with what they know. But once they experience how efficient and reliable our injection system is, it becomes the go-to solution. You can stabilize deep soils in hours, not days, and build on them confidently.

Yes. These are exactly the conditions this method was designed for. The injected stabilizer effectively alters the clay’s ionic charge, a key factor in preventing it from bonding with water — the root cause of expansion. This means only 1% of movement if any, no cracks, and no callbacks, demonstrating the method's robustness in preventing water bonding.

Our stabilizer, made with food-grade ingredients, is a testament to our unwavering commitment to safety. We conduct regular pH tests on the groundwater post-injection, ensuring a neutral pH level of 7, which is safe even for runoff and storm drains. Our low dilution ratio, as little as 300 gallons of solution mixed into 5,500–6,000 gallons of water, is all it takes to change the polarity of the clay. We don’t overpower the ground — we neutralize the bond between water and clay.

Absolutely not! We continue to value geotechnical insights to assess soil depth and behavior. What we do differently is stabilize the soil in place using reliable data, transforming our approach into something more efficient and cost effective!

While our system is most powerful when used during pre-construction, it can absolutely be part of the solution for homes already showing signs of movement. Injection helps prevent further soil shifts under existing structures.

Most jobs are done in less than a day. That’s a huge time savings over traditional excavation, conditioning, or hauling. And once it’s treated, you can build on it in a matter of days.

Innovative Soil Solutions offers decades of combined experience in soil stabilization, specializing in ionic injection technology. We utilize proven techniques that are tailored to the unique soil conditions of Mississippi (Yazoo Clay), ensuring reliable and long-lasting results for developers and builders. Our commitment is to provide solutions that are both technically sound and aligned with the practical needs of modern construction.