Concrete Foundations & Footings
Strong, properly engineered foundations and footings that support your building projects for decades.
Why Foundations Matter
Your foundation is the most important part of any structure. It transfers the weight of your building to the ground and keeps everything level and stable. A properly poured foundation prevents settling, cracking, and structural problems that are expensive to fix later.
Here in Mount Vernon, we deal with clay soil, high moisture, and seasonal ground movement. These conditions make proper foundation work even more critical. When we pour a foundation or footing, we account for local soil conditions, drainage, and building codes to ensure your structure stays solid.
We handle foundations for homes, garages, shops, additions, and commercial buildings. Whether you are starting from scratch or adding to an existing structure, our team has the experience and equipment to get your foundation right.trusted concrete contractors
Types of Foundations We Build
Different projects need different foundation types. Here is what we install:
- Slab-On-Grade Foundations: A single concrete slab serves as both the foundation and floor. Common for garages, shops, and single-story buildings. Fast to install and cost-effective.
- Crawl Space Foundations: Perimeter footings and stem walls create a crawl space under your building. Provides access to plumbing and utilities. Popular for residential construction in our area.
- Full Basement Foundations: Full-height walls create usable space below your main floor. Requires more excavation and waterproofing but adds square footage and storage.
- Footings for Additions: When adding to an existing structure, new footings must match or exceed the depth and strength of your current foundation. We ensure proper integration with existing work.
- Equipment and Post Footings: Individual footings for posts, columns, or heavy equipment. Properly sized and placed to support concentrated loads.
Our Foundation Process
Foundation work requires careful planning and execution. Here is how we approach every project:
Site Evaluation and Planning
We evaluate your soil, drainage, and site conditions. Then we work with your plans to determine footing depth, width, and reinforcement requirements. Local building codes and frost depth requirements guide our specifications.
Excavation and Forming
We excavate to the proper depth, ensuring level bottom surfaces. Then we build forms to the exact dimensions needed. Form work must be precise because concrete takes the exact shape of the forms.
Reinforcement and Drainage
We install rebar according to engineering specifications. For foundation walls, we also add drain tile and waterproofing to keep moisture out. Proper drainage is critical in our wet climate.
Concrete Placement and Curing
We pour concrete in proper lifts, vibrate it to remove air pockets, and finish the surfaces smooth or as specified. Then we protect the concrete during curing to ensure it reaches full strength.
Experience You Can Trust
Foundation work is not something you want to trust to amateurs. Mistakes are expensive and difficult to fix. Our crew has years of experience with residential and commercial foundations throughout Skagit County.
We follow engineering specifications, meet all building codes, and work with inspectors to ensure your foundation passes inspection the first time. When you hire us, you get professional work backed by our reputation and warranty.
Foundation work is not something you want to trust to amateurs. Mistakes are expensive and difficult to fix. Our crew has years of experience with residential and commercial foundations throughout Skagit County.concrete slabs for structures.
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