When building a house, two main types of foundations are used: slab-on-grade or below-grade foundations with a basement slab. Climate, including high water tables, frost lines, harsh winters, and ...

Q: Several homes have recently been built in my neighborhood that are raised concrete slab homes or slab homes on built up land. Almost immediately after the slabs were poured they showed significant ...

With six different types of home foundations possible, cost estimates vary by design. Estimates are based on a 2,000-square foot house. Monolithic concrete slab foundations are better known as slab-on ...

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Building a new home comes with so many decisions, and some days, all of them feel equally important. But there’s one decision that will make the most significant difference in your house’s stability ...

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Question: Last winter we installed several foundations for a builder in one development. He called this week asking us to provide inspection and support for a home owner claiming to have moisture ...

Foundation cost typically ranges from $5,200 to $148,000, but the national average is $9,100. The type and size of foundation, type of structure, permits, soil testing, prep work, and labor rates are ...