Concrete Foundations & Footings

Foundation Work That Supports Your Structure

A building's foundation is literally what holds everything up. Inadequate foundation work leads to settling, cracking walls, doors that won't close properly, and in severe cases, structural failure. We take foundation and footing work seriously because we understand the consequences of cutting corners. Whether you're building a new home, adding an addition, or constructing a garage or outbuilding, we ensure your foundation is properly engineered and built to local code requirements. Foundations need to extend below the frost line to prevent heaving during freeze-thaw cycles. Footings need adequate width and depth to distribute the building's weight properly. Reinforcement must be placed correctly to prevent cracking. We handle all of this with precision because your entire structure depends on it.

Types of Foundation Work We Perform

We have experience with various foundation types and applications:

• Poured concrete foundations for new construction
• Footings for additions and renovations
• Garage and outbuilding foundations
• Stem wall foundations
• Crawl space foundations
• Foundation repair and underpinning

Working with Building Codes and Inspections

Foundation work requires permits and inspections to ensure it meets local building codes. We're familiar with Somerville and Massachusetts building requirements. We'll advise you on what permits are needed, provide documentation for permit applications, and schedule our work around inspection requirements. The inspector needs to verify footing depth, reinforcement placement, and concrete strength before we're allowed to continue. We build these timelines into your project schedule so everything proceeds smoothly.

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