Footings and Stem Walls
Footings spread the weight of a building or a wall into the ground, and stem walls rise from them to carry the structure. We dig, form, reinforce and pour footings and stem walls below the local frost line so they resist heaving in Colorado winters.
- PartsTrench footings, stem walls, piers
- DepthBelow local frost depth
- SteelRebar to the plan
- UsesHouses, garages, decks, walls
What is included
- 1Below the frost lineFootings go to the depth your city requires so the ground cannot lift them.
- 2Sized for the loadWidth, depth and steel match what the structure weighs.
- 3Level and squareLayout is checked with string lines and a laser before concrete goes in.
- 4Inspection readyWork is staged so inspections happen at the right moments.
From the first call to the last cure
We pour for homes, farms and businesses from Firestone to Denver, Boulder and Longmont. Find your city below and ask for a free estimate.
- 1Plan the structureWe review the loads, the soil, the drainage and the rules for the wall or footing.
- 2Dig and formFootings are excavated, forms are set and the steel is tied to the plan.
- 3Place and consolidateConcrete is placed in lifts and worked in so there are no voids.
- 4Strip and finishForms come off at the right time, surfaces are finished and the area is backfilled and graded.
Is this the right service for you?
- Additions and new garages
- Decks and covered porches
- Freestanding walls and fences
- Any structure that needs a solid footing
Common questions
How deep is the frost line?
It is often around thirty inches along the Front Range, but your city sets the number. We confirm it for your address.
Can I pour a footing and slab together?
Sometimes a monolithic pour works, and often footings are poured first. We plan the sequence for your project.
Services that pair with this one
Foundation WallsPoured concrete foundation walls formed, reinforced and finished for new homes and additions.See the service MIX 141Prep and Planning
Excavation and GradingDigging and grading that sets the line, depth and slope for everything on top.See the service MIX 147Prep and Planning
Permits and Site PlanningHelp with layout, setbacks, permits and the rules that shape your project.See the service Find your city
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