Bechtol Engineering and Testing is a local Central-Florida based consulting engineering firm specializing in Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Engineering and Construction Materials Testing. Since its founding in 1989, BET has provided professional engineering and testing services for a wide array of clients in both the private, commercial and governmental sectors throughout the State of Florida. During this time, BET has built an outstanding reputation through diligence and exceptional service to clients. This has led us to excel in both large and small projects in the area and throughout the region. Being located in Central Florida, near the county seat, allows BET to have access to many different locations throughout the state and with our wide range of clientele and location, we pride ourselves on being knowledgeable on all of Florida’s terrain.

BET is a family-oriented business that personally commits to meet all of the clients’ needs and objectives.


Key Personnel:

Thomas Bechtol, P.E.

President/Principal Engineer/Senior Administrator

 Mr. Bechtol is owner and President of Bechtol Engineering and Testing, inc., and is responsible for corporate management and project engineering. 

Geotechnical Engineering experience includes subsurface exploration, foundation design, excavations, slope stability analyses, grout stabilization, settlement analysis and soils compaction as well as a comprehensive range of related field and laboratory testing services. In addition, Mr. Bechtol has practical knowledge and experience in the area of land surveying. 

In the area of soils and materials testing, he has had responsibility for many aspects of soil and materials testing projects including project coordination, review of field and laboratory data, engineering evaluation and report preparation. Specific experience includes soils and concrete testing services for projects ranging from single family residences to multi-story condominiums. Mr. Bechtol has also been involved in several roadway related projects including work for the Florida Department of Transportation, County of Volusia and many other municipalities and private individuals throughout Central and Northeast Florida. In addition, he is experienced in many special testing services including LBR testing, load testing of piles and structural components, cement and chemical grout stabilization, vibration monitoring, R-meter testing and soil resistivity. 

Specific hydrogeologic experience includes the design of effluent disposal ponds, spray irrigation systems, and drainfield systems for the disposal of wastewater effluent, for many private and public projects ranging in size from a few thousand to several million gallon per day capacities. In addition, he has been involved in the groundwater analysis and design of many stormwater retention systems throughout Northeast Florida. Mr. Bechtol has had extensive experience in hydrogeologic related areas of effluent disposal and stormwater management permitting through the Florida Department of Environmental Regulation and St. Johns River Water Management District, as well as many other municipalities. Mr. Bechtol is also responsible for permitting and monitoring of numerous solid waste disposal facilities in northeastern Florida.

Randy Stormant

Vice President/Materials Testing Manager

Mr. Stormant has been Materials Testing Manager for Bechtol Engineering and Testing, Inc. since June, 1992. He is responsible for Project Management and coordination of all Materials Testing Projects. He began his materials testing career in September, 1987. Mr. Stormant has managed thousands of Materials Testing Projects throughout the State of Florida. Some of the Municipalities and private individuals he has associated with are: Florida Department of Transportation, County of Flagler, County of Volusia, County of Seminole, City of Ormond Beach, City of Deland, City of Sanford, P & S Paving, Rinker Materials, Tarmac Florida, R. A. Scott Construction, Thad Construction, Halifax Paving, McMahan Construction, and many more.

Love Patel

Project Engineer

Mr. Patel is a Project Engineer for Bechtol Engineering and Testing, Inc. and has over 6 years of experience in geotechnical and environmental project engineering, management and implementation. He is responsible for managing the technical aspects of multiple engineering projects, preparing and developing cost estimates and project proposals, overseeing geotechnical and environmental investigations, coordinating internally and with clients, managing drilling operations and subcontractor tasks, evaluating field and laboratory data, and writing engineering reports.

Geotechnical Engineering experience includes subsurface exploration, shallow and deep foundation analysis and design, concrete and timber pile analysis and design, sinkhole evaluation, grout stabilization, settlement analysis and soils compaction as well as a comprehensive range of related field and laboratory testing services. In addition, he has been involved in the groundwater analysis and design of many stormwater retention systems throughout Central and Northeast Florida. Mr. Patel also has practical knowledge and experience in the areas of land surveying and geotechnical drilling.

Mr. Patel has had experience with a variety of projects ranging from single-family residences to multi-story condominiums and commercial and municipal developments. Mr. Patel has also been the Project Engineer for the geotechnical investigations of several projects for the Florida Department of Transportation, County of Volusia and many other municipalities and private individuals throughout Central and Northeast Florida.