The parameters of the electric double layer (EDL) of clay particles (layer thickness, sign and magnitude of charge, surface charge density, etc.) determine the main physicochemical properties of soils, such as swelling, shrinkage, and diffusion-osmotic phenomena. In addition, they play a key role in the formation of structural bonds and the strength of coagulation contacts, which ultimately determine the deformation and strength characteristics of soils. Therefore, the development of simple and reliable methods for evaluating the parameters of the EDL in clayey soils is of great practical importance, including for engineering-geological studies and site investigations (surveys). In this regard, the paper analyzes the capabilities of modern methods for evaluating EDL parameters in clayey soils.