Concrete footings provide the foundation support for commercial structures, equipment installations, and building additions across Dallas-Fort Worth. Property owners and developers need footings engineered to soil-bearing capacity, properly reinforced, and constructed to support the specific loads imposed by buildings, machinery, or structural elements.
Our approach to footing construction integrates geotechnical soil reports, structural engineering specifications, and proven construction methods to deliver footings that perform as designed. From continuous wall footings to spread footings for columns, we execute installations precisely to engineering requirements.
For Dallas-Fort Worth's expansive clay soils, footing depth and design are critical. Shallow footings risk movement from soil moisture changes. Our crews work from geotechnical recommendations to place footings at proper depths with adequate reinforcement and moisture protection.
Anchor bolt placement requires precision - particularly for structural steel and pre-engineered building connections. We use templates and survey controls to achieve the tight tolerances structural connections demand. Misplaced anchors create costly delays and field modifications.
Property owners and developers work directly with our teams throughout footing construction. We coordinate with structural engineers, manage city inspections, and deliver complete documentation including test results and anchor location verification.
Why property owners choose us
- Engineered to soil-bearing capacity with depths up to 8 feet for expansive clay soil conditions
- Continuous or spread footing designs with proper reinforcement per structural engineering specifications
- Coordination with structural steel and masonry contractors for precise anchor bolt placement
Project capabilities
Our footing installation services include soil evaluation coordination, excavation to specified depths, rebar cage assembly, and precision concrete placement. We work directly from structural engineering drawings to ensure proper dimensions, reinforcement schedules, and anchor bolt locations. All footings are inspected before concrete placement and tested for proper strength development.
What's included
- Geotechnical report coordination
- Excavation to specified depths
- Formwork installation
- Reinforcement placement per structural plans
- Anchor bolt template setup and placement
- Concrete placement and finishing
- Anchor bolt verification survey
- Curing and protection
- Inspector coordination
- Test cylinder coordination
- As-built documentation with anchor locations
Common project scenarios
- Developer constructing footings for pre-engineered metal building requiring precise anchor placement
- Property owner installing equipment footings for heavy machinery installation
- Building addition requiring new footings tied to existing structure
- Industrial facility constructing column footings for facility expansion
Frequently Asked Questions
- How deep do commercial footings need to be in Dallas-Fort Worth?
- Footing depth depends on soil conditions and structural loads. In DFW's expansive clay soils, commercial footings typically extend 18-36 inches below grade, with depths specified by geotechnical engineers based on soil reports and moisture conditions.
- Do you coordinate anchor bolt placement for structural steel?
- Yes, we use templates and survey controls to achieve precise anchor bolt placement per structural plans. Typical tolerance is ±1/8 inch for steel building anchors. We verify and document anchor locations for erector review.
- Can footings be inspected before concrete placement?
- Yes, footing inspections occur after excavation and reinforcement placement but before concrete pour. We coordinate inspection scheduling with city inspectors and your structural engineer as required.
- What reinforcement is typical for commercial footings?
- Commercial footings typically include continuous rebar per structural plans - often #4 or #5 bars in both directions for spread footings, and continuous bars in wall footings. Reinforcement is specified by your structural engineer based on loads.