Concrete Foundations & Footings

Why Your Foundation is Everything

Your foundation is the most important part of any structure. Whether you are building a new home, adding a room addition, or constructing a detached garage, the foundation carries all the weight and keeps everything level and stable. A poorly built foundation leads to cracks in walls, doors that will not close properly, and expensive repairs down the road.

In Delano, we deal with specific soil conditions that make proper foundation work even more critical. Some areas have expansive clay soils that swell when wet and shrink when dry. Other areas have sandy soils that can shift over time. Without the right foundation design and construction techniques, these soil movements can cause major structural problems.

When you work with experienced foundation contractors, you get peace of mind knowing your structure sits on a solid, properly engineered base. We follow building codes, use the right materials, and apply techniques that have been proven over decades of construction work.

Foundation Services We Offer

We handle all types of concrete foundation and footing work for residential and commercial projects. Here is what we do:

• New home foundations including slab-on-grade and raised foundations
• Room addition and extension foundations
• Detached garage and accessory building foundations
• Deck and patio footings
• Commercial building foundations
• Foundation footings for retaining walls and fences

Every foundation project starts with understanding the soil conditions and structural requirements. We work with engineers and building inspectors to ensure your foundation meets all codes and specifications. This is serious work that requires expertise and attention to detail, which is exactly what we bring to every project. Learn more about our approach to quality concrete slab work.

How We Build Strong Foundations

Foundation work starts with excavation. We dig trenches for footings to the depth specified by your engineer or building plans. The depth depends on soil conditions and the weight the foundation needs to support. We make sure the bottom of the trench is level and compacted so the concrete has a stable base.

Next, we build forms to the exact dimensions required. We install steel rebar according to engineering specifications. This reinforcement is critical for foundation strength. The rebar grid must be properly spaced, tied together, and positioned at the right height within the concrete pour.

When we pour the concrete, we use a mix designed for foundation work. We carefully fill the forms, consolidate the concrete to eliminate air pockets, and finish the top surface level and smooth. After the pour, we protect the concrete during curing to ensure it develops full strength. This same careful approach applies to our driveway installations and all our concrete services.

Foundation Questions Answered