Concrete footings in Dodge City KS - a solid base sized for the soil under it
Planning a wall, pier or addition and unsure how wide or deep the footing goes? We size it to your soil before we dig.
What a concrete footing doesand what decides its size
A footing is the wider strip or pad of concrete under a wall, pier or column, and it spreads that weight across the soil so what's on top stays put. Concrete footings in Dodge City, KS for an addition or garage are the part you won't see once the dirt goes back, so they're worth getting right.
What's under a footing decides how wide it has to be, and that's a big part of the price, along with how far and how deep the footings run and how easy the spot is to dig. The schedule mostly turns on the weather and any permit questions. Your written estimate spells out what's covered for yours.
We settle the footing type and depth with you before we dig, so you're not hearing about it for the first time once the trench is open. And because most of our work is at houses people already live in, we dig around your garden, your dog's corner of the yard and the old concrete that's staying.
You can count on a straight answer about what your footing needs and why, so give us a call at (620) 390-0780.
Concrete footings for walls, piers and posts
Every footing starts with what's going on top of it and what's under it, so we match the type, width and depth to your wall, pier or column.
Continuous wall footings
A continuous footing runs the full length of the foundation under a wall. We dig and form it as one line so the whole wall sits on one steady base.
Pad footings for piers
A pad footing sits under one concentrated load, like a pier, a post or a column. We size each pad for what it carries and set it level.
Steel inside the footing
Rebar, the steel bars set inside the concrete, helps hold a footing together if the ground under it moves. We keep it off the dirt so it's inside the pour.
Why homeowners call Ridgeline Dodge City Concretefor footings and the work on top
I started this business in 2021 after years of pouring footings for new houses, and I'll explain why each choice matters before we pour anything.
The owner walks your job
I'm the one who comes out to look at the job, and I work right alongside our crew when it's time to build it.
Licensed, insured and easy to check
We're licensed and fully insured. Dodge City lets contractors pay for their licenses online, so ask any crew about their city license, us included.
New footings beside old concrete
We're best known for new work that meets old, and when an old slab's in the way, concrete cutting opens just the room the footing needs.
Straight talk about cracks
Concrete cracks some, and I'd rather show you how we plan for it before the pour than pretend it won't happen.
Your yard left the way we found it
We keep the dirt we dig out off your lawn and garden and the street clear for your neighbors, then clean up before we leave.
Get a free estimate from Ridgelinefor your footings in Dodge City
Tell us what the footing holds up, about how long it runs and whether you have a soil test. We reply within one business day to set up a visit, and the on-site estimate is free with no obligation.
How a footing job runsfrom your first call to cleanup
We keep it simple by talking it through on site and putting it in writing, so the plan for your footing is settled before anyone picks up a shovel.
You call or send a note
Call (620) 390-0780 or send a note through the form with what the footing will hold up, and we'll get back to you to set up a visit.
I walk the spot with you
I come out, walk the spot with you, ask how the space gets used and where the water goes, then write up an estimate that spells out what's in it and what isn't.
Permits and the weather
Once you say yes, we sort out the permit questions with the right office and plan the dig and the pour around the weather.
Dig, form and pour
We dig to the width and depth we agreed on, set the forms and the rebar, then pour, and we keep you posted as each part gets done.
Forms off and walkthrough
Once the concrete has cured enough to hold its shape, we pull the forms, clean up and walk the finished footing with you before anything gets built on it.
Footing questions we hear
How much do concrete footings cost per foot?
Across the US, footings usually cost about $5 to $18 per linear foot. Where yours lands comes down to the things above, mostly length, depth and the soil, and we'll put your number in writing after I've seen the spot.
Do I need a soil test before pouring footings?
It's worth asking about, because a soil test before work starts shows how to make up for weak soil, and weaker soil needs a wider footing. Wider footings cost more, so I'll ask if you have one and walk you through how the result could change your price.
How deep do concrete footings need to go where the ground freezes?
In colder climates, footings may need to go below the frost line, the depth the ground freezes to, so freeze and thaw cycles don't heave or shift them. The right depth depends on your spot, so we check with the city or county office and settle it with you early in planning.
How do I find out if I need a permit for footings in Dodge City?
Start with the city's Development Services & Inspections department at 620-225-8105, which handles zoning, building inspections and code enforcement. Ford County's forms page has its application for zoning and building permits, and we check with the right office before we start, then pull the permit or tell you plainly who files it.
What causes footings to shift in clay soil?
Clay that shrinks and swells heaves when it gets wet and settles when it dries, and that uneven movement often goes past what a house can handle. A soil test tells you whether your lot has that kind of ground, and if an older footing has already moved, foundation raising is the job to ask us about.
Is it worth paying more for a wider or deeper footing?
If your soil or the frost calls for it, yes, because the footing is the hardest part to fix once a wall or a floor is sitting on it. It's hidden the day the dirt goes back, which makes it the first place people want to trim, and I'd rather you save money somewhere you can see.
Concrete footings around Dodge City
We're based in Dodge City and work in the cities around it too, mostly at homes people already live in, with yards, fences and older concrete to work around. Pick your area below or give us a call.
Plan your concrete footings in Dodge Citybefore the first shovel goes in
Getting the footing settled first lets whoever builds on it plan their part, so call (620) 390-0780 or use the form for your free estimate. Satisfaction guaranteed on every job.