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.