Footings and Stem Walls
Footings spread the weight of a building over the ground, and stem walls lift the structure above grade. We dig, form, reinforce and pour footings and stem walls to the plans, with the depth, width and steel the design calls for.
- FootingsSized to the load and the soil
- DepthSet to the required frost depth
- WallsFormed, reinforced and poured
- DetailsAnchor bolts, sleeves and vents
What is included
- 1Sized for the loadFooting width and thickness are set by the plans and the soil.
- 2Below the frost lineDepth is planned to the local requirement so seasonal freezing does not move the building.
- 3Clean, plumb wallsWall forms are set straight and braced for a good finish.
- 4Details in placeAnchor bolts and sleeves are set before the pour.
From the first look to the finished surface
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- 1Review the plansWe look at the plans, the soil, the frost line and the site so the foundation is designed for the building and the ground.
- 2Excavate and formThe site is dug and graded, and forms and steel are set to the plans.
- 3Pour and consolidateConcrete is placed, consolidated and finished to the right levels so the foundation is strong and true.
- 4Cure and hand overThe foundation is cured, forms come off and the site is ready for the next trade.
Is this the right service for you?
- Homes with crawl spaces or raised floors
- Additions that tie into an existing building
- Garages and shops on footings
- Builders who need a dependable foundation crew
Common questions
How deep should footings be?
They go to the frost depth required where you live and to firm soil. The plans and local rules decide.
Do footings need steel?
Most do. The plans call out the size and spacing of the reinforcement.
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