Residential Concrete Foundations

Every home needs to be built on a solid foundation. We've always heard that in church as a kid or growing up listening to motivational speakers. Yet its beyond a metaphor for our team. We are very focused on creating high end concrete foundations for all of our clients that will last a lifetime.

Foundations Done Right

When someone is building a home they understand that the most frustrating part can be the basement foundation. Its a timely process that requires significant understanding and experience. The timelines must be created with a vast knowledge of how the process works. Plus the weather must cooperate. BG Concrete Pros know this process well and will make your entire experience stress free. You'll stop by the work site one day and your entire home will have its foundation poured and you won't believe how beautiful it is.

Now how do we perform such high end foundation work? Well we combine our knowledge with fantastic technology and throw in some elbow grease. The truth is that concrete work does take significant experience but also requires individuals who are willing to work hard. Our team understands how important the foundation is to the home and will give each house our full attention. It doesn't matter if you are building a townhouse close to downtown or building a massive home in South Warren. We will build the foundation you deserve!

What makes up the cost of a foundation?

Foundations can vary widely with their cost because each project has its own set of requirements. At the same time you are probably wondering how much it costs to pour a foundation and what goes into the process. So below we have provided some step that add up throughout the concrete pouring process. We want each customer to know what will go into their home and how what they are being billed for. So please read through the sections below and call/email with any questions you may have.

Planning

With any foundation it is vital to have great planning. Each home needs to fit the local building codes and our job is to ensure that your home is up to par. Now we will have to pull some permits and potentially deal with some legal issues but overall you can expect for this section to cost anywhere from $400- $2,500. This is due to permit variation in different counties and cities.

Our team's largest focus is safety. Our team will turn over every stone to ensure that the soil and land you are building on are stable. We will run soil reports to make sure that the foundation will be built correctly. This testing process does cost a little but it is vital to the long term health of your home. You should expect the cost to vary between $800- $2,000 due to the fact you may need additional reports.

Materials

Now we have come to the obvious aspect of the cost, materials. The type of concrete and foundation will play a major role in this cost. Our team will stay in contact with you throughout the process. You will not be surprised by the need for new or different materials. The foundation is incredibly important and I'm sure we don't need to tell you that you want the highest grade of materials used when pouring or laying concrete.

Inspections

Of course we will inspect the work that is done and provide you will the confidence to know that your foundation is structurally sound. We will not be able to move forward with the construction until and engineer inspects the work and provides our team with the information required. There is a cost involved but typically it will be the national average.

Drainage 

Proper drainage is an absolute must when installing a foundation. It doesn't matter if you are pouring a slab or a full basement. In time there will be moisture build-up around the foundation. At times this can cause very permanent water damage that can lead to foundation failure if don't done properly. This is why it is so vital to hire our team! We have the necessary experience to create a drainage system that will keep your home safe from foundation failure.

Sealing

If you are building a house with a basement you will want to create vapor barriers. This waterproofing is a must when you are building any type of home but particularly with a basement. We will waterproof all foundations that we pour but it is very important to keep in mind what type of home you are building.

Overall the foundation pouring process is a very detailed oriented timeline of events. You want to hire a team that knows the common mistakes and how to adjust to the environment. Over the years we have seen countless clients hire other concrete contractors but end up coming back to us. They thought the previous contractor was some special way to finish early and cut corners. Well they either ended up taking 3X longer than promised or was provided a low quality product. These mistakes cost thousands so please call the Bowling Green Concrete Pros before you make your decision.