Concrete Foundations & Footings

Your Building Is Only As Good As Its Foundation

Foundations and footings are the most critical parts of any structure. They transfer the entire weight of your building safely into the ground, resist soil movement, and protect against settling and structural damage. When foundations fail, the consequences are expensive and sometimes dangerous. Cracks in walls, stuck doors and windows, and even structural collapse can result from inadequate foundation work.

At TotalForm Rialto Concrete Masters, we take foundation work seriously because we understand what's at stake. We're not just pouring concrete into trenches. We're creating engineered support systems designed for your specific soil conditions, building load, and local code requirements. Whether you're building a new home, adding a room, or constructing a commercial building, your foundation needs to be right the first time.

What Separates Good Foundations from Problem Ones

Foundation failures usually stem from one of three problems: inadequate soil bearing capacity, incorrect depth or width for the load, or poor concrete quality and placement. These aren't things you can fix later without enormous expense. Getting it right during initial construction is essential.

Here's our approach to foundation work:

• We evaluate soil conditions to determine proper depth and width requirements
• We excavate to code-required depths and below frost lines
• We form footings to engineered specifications for your structure's load
• We install proper reinforcement with rebar placed at correct intervals
• We pour continuous concrete with no cold joints in critical areas
• We work with engineers and inspectors to ensure code compliance
• We protect concrete during curing to achieve specified strength

Foundation work isn't where you cut corners. The cost difference between adequate and excellent foundation work is minimal compared to the cost of foundation repairs later.

Benefits of Professional Foundation Work

Foundation and Footing Services We Provide

We install several types of foundations and footings based on your project needs:

• Strip footings for continuous foundation walls on homes and additions
• Spread footings for posts, columns, and point loads
• Slab foundations with integrated grade beams for residential construction
• Stem wall foundations combining footings and walls for elevated floor systems
• Pier footings for decks, pergolas, and structures on slopes
• Retaining wall footings designed for lateral soil pressure

Each foundation type has specific engineering requirements. We work from your plans or can recommend the appropriate foundation system for your project. For retaining wall work, check out our dedicated retaining walls and concrete masonry services.

How We Install Foundations and Footings

Foundation work requires careful planning and execution:

1. We review plans and specifications to understand requirements
2. We mark layout locations and verify dimensions on site
3. We call for utility locates before any excavation
4. We excavate to required depth and width specifications
5. We inspect bearing surface and address any soft spots
6. We build forms to exact dimensions and elevations
7. We install reinforcement per engineering requirements
8. We coordinate inspections before concrete placement
9. We pour continuous concrete to specified strength
10. We protect concrete during curing and coordinate final inspections

Foundation work timing depends on size and complexity, but we coordinate closely with your builder or contractor to keep your project on schedule.