Concrete footings in Hawthorne CA - the right support for what it holds up
How do I get concrete footings poured in Hawthorne, CA?
Liberty Hawthorne Concrete forms and pours concrete footings for homes and small properties in Hawthorne and many of the cities around it. I come out to see what the footing will hold up and write the estimate myself, and our crew does the digging, forming and pouring.
A footing is the concrete under a post, a wall or a slab edge, and it carries the weight above it down into the soil. Most footing calls we get are for patio cover posts, garden walls, room additions and small sheds. I begin each one by asking what the footing will hold up, since that answer decides everything that comes after it.
For a Hawthorne home, the earthquake design level a footing has to meet comes from the building code the local authority has adopted. State law also lets you ask a home improvement contractor to name any subcontractors, with their contact details, license numbers and classifications. The contractor named on your contract stays responsible for the whole project.
Our crew does the forming, pouring and finishing, with a lead finisher on site. If an older footing or slab has already settled, foundation raising may be the better place to start. When a new footing has to go through an existing slab, we open the slab up first with concrete cutting.
What a footing job takes
- Knowing what the footing will hold up
- The right type: pad, wall or slab edge
- A trench dug and cleaned out
- Forms and rebar set before the truck
- A mix kept low on water
- Proper curing after the pour
What to weigh before booking concrete footings
What shapes the cost
The price moves with the length and depth of the footing and how hard the site is to dig and reach, so a deep trench in a tight side yard costs more.
What sets the pour date
We set the pour for when the trench, forms and crew are all ready, because concrete left waiting in the truck can get extra water, which weakens it.
Where not to trim the budget
A footing disappears once the work goes on top, so it's tempting to trim the digging and the steel, but that's the last place I'd cut, because everything above depends on it.
Questions about footings in Hawthorne
How do I choose the right type of concrete footing for my project?
Start with what the footing will hold up, because that decides the type. A post or column sits on an isolated pad. A wall runs on a continuous wall footing. A slab that carries weight at its edge can be thickened there and poured as one piece with the floor. I'll go through which one fits your job when I come out for the estimate.
How much do concrete footings cost in Hawthorne?
Across the US, installed residential strip footings usually cost about $5 to $20 per linear foot, and that covers the concrete, labor, trench digging, forms and rebar. Rebar is the steel bar set inside the concrete to strengthen it. That's a national range, not our price. Your own figure comes in the written estimate, which lists what's included and what isn't.
Does a concrete footing contractor need a license in California?
Yes, in most cases. The Contractors State License Board requires a license for anyone who builds or alters a structure when the project needs a building permit, when employees do the work, or when labor and materials come to $1,000 or more. We're fully licensed and insured, and you're welcome to ask me which license covers your footing work.
Can I pour my own footings in California without a contractor?
Yes, within limits. The state board exempts owner-builders who do the work themselves on a structure that isn't meant for sale, or who hire properly licensed subcontractors. If you're thinking of hiring an unlicensed person for a small job, the board advises first making sure that person will use no workers and that the project needs no building permits.
What causes new concrete to crack?
Most home concrete cracks a little, and the usual causes are drying shrinkage, as water leaves the concrete, and changes in temperature. Concrete with as little water in the mix as the work allows, and properly cured afterward, has less chance of cracking. Curing means keeping it damp while it gains strength. You're right to ask any crew how they handle both, and I'm glad to walk you through how we do it.
Do I need a permit for concrete footings in Hawthorne?
I'll tell you at the estimate whether your job needs one, since the answer depends on what you're building. If it does, we handle the application with the office that issues the permit and arrange the inspections, so you don't have to manage that part yourself.
Concrete footings near you
We're based in Hawthorne and pour footings in Inglewood, Gardena and many other cities nearby. Find yours below, or call if you don't see it listed.
Other concrete work
- Concrete driveway building
- Concrete patio construction
- Stamped concrete services
- Concrete sidewalk building
- Garage floor concrete
- Decorative concrete
- Concrete retaining walls
- Concrete floor installation
- Concrete pool decks
- Concrete steps construction
- Slab foundation building
- Foundation installation
- Concrete parking lot building
- Foundation raising
- Concrete cutting
Ask for a free footing estimate
Send the address, what the footing will hold up and a rough length. We'll reply within one business day to set up a free on-site estimate, with no obligation.