Concrete Foundations & Footings in Charlotte, NC
Charlotte Concrete Services forms and pours residential footings, stem walls and foundation slabs for new homes, additions, garages and porches, and repairs failing concrete foundations.
Footings in Mecklenburg County must reach at least 12 inches below grade, the red clay turns soft when wet, and many Dilworth and Plaza Midwood houses from the 1910s to 1940s sit on brick piers in a crawlspace. In places the excavator hits rock.
We pour foundations in Matthews, Huntersville and Concord, and from NoDa to Myers Park & more.
Why Choose Charlotte Concrete Services
- Licensed & Insured
- Years of experience pouring residential and commercial concrete
- Proper reinforcement on every pour
- Written warranty on workmanship
- Local crew, local reputation
- On-time, on-budget completion
- Free, no-obligation estimates
- Wide range of finishes
- Proper site prep and drainage grading
- Clean job sites
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Foundation & Footing Services
Footings & Foundation Walls
Footings are dug to firm, undisturbed soil. We set forms and rebar to the plans, schedule the inspection and pour continuous footings, stem walls or monolithic slabs. Old fill gets dug through to firm bearing.
Bungalow Pier Footings
Bouncy floors and doors that will not latch in an old bungalow often trace to brick piers on shallow or missing footings. We hand-dig new concrete pad footings in the crawlspace.
Stepped Footings on Slopes
On a sloping lot we step footings down the grade in level runs so every section bears on firm soil at depth. Basement walls get drainage board and a footing drain, and we can add a concrete retaining wall on the same trip.
Addition Footings
A rear addition needs footings that tie into the existing foundation without undermining it. We dowel new to old per the plans and schedule county inspections.
Foundation Replacement
When a garage, porch or outbuilding foundation has broken apart, we remove the failed section, rebuild the footing to current code and pour a new wall or concrete slab, often in phases so the structure stays supported.
Crack Repair & Waterproofing
A crack that leaks, widens or offsets needs attention. We inject epoxy or polyurethane, apply damp-proofing and correct grading. Downspouts beside the foundation are the usual cause; see why concrete cracks in Charlotte.
How We Build a Foundation
Plans & Permit Review
We review stamped plans, confirm footing sizes and depths, and coordinate with Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement or your town.
Locates & Excavation
NC 811 marks utilities, then we excavate to firm bearing. Excavation and grading run $1 to $3 per square foot.
Steel, Forms & Inspection
We set forms, tie rebar with proper cover and call for inspection before ordering concrete.
Pour, Cure & Protect
We pour, finish and cure, with damp-proofing and drains on before backfill.
Foundation FAQs for Charlotte Homes
How deep do footings need to be in Charlotte?
The NC Residential Code sets a 12-inch minimum below grade in Mecklenburg County. Plans may call for deeper or wider footings.
What does foundation work cost?
We price from your plans after a site visit. Rock, steep grades and access drive cost.
Is red clay bad for foundations?
Undisturbed Piedmont clay bears well when kept dry. Problems come from loose fill, poor compaction and pooling water.
Can you fix the piers under my old house?
We pour new footings beneath crawlspace piers. The piers themselves are set by a foundation or framing contractor.
Do foundation jobs need a permit?
Yes. New foundations and additions need permits and inspections from Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement.
What if you hit rock?
Rock sits near the surface in parts of the Piedmont. We discuss bearing on it, adjusting the design or breaking it out first.