Concrete Footings & Addition Foundations in Gaithersburg, MD

A concrete footing is the base layer of a foundation — the widened pad of concrete that sits below a foundation wall, pier, or post and spreads the structure's load into the soil. Footings are the first structural concrete placed for an addition, porch, or small structure, and everything above depends on them being correctly sized and placed.

Footing and foundation work may involve footings for a home addition, a porch addition, an attached structure, or a detached structure where applicable. The scope depends on the building design, the loads, and the site. We do not claim every project uses the same foundation type.

We do not provide structural engineering unless explicitly supplied. Footing dimensions, depth, reinforcement, and design are determined by approved plans, project specifications, engineering, or applicable code requirements. Our role is to place the footing concrete according to those requirements.

Footings are needed wherever a structure transfers load into the ground.

Common Applications

• Home additions that extend the living space
• Porch additions and covered entry structures
• Attached structures like sunrooms or mudrooms
• Detached structures where applicable, such as garages or outbuildings
• Foundation extensions where an existing foundation is being continued
• Load-bearing support for posts or columns

Each application has different load and design requirements. A home addition footing carries different loads than a porch footing, and the dimensions and reinforcement reflect that. We follow the plans and specifications for the specific project rather than applying one footing design universally.

Footing work follows a sequence that respects the structural requirements and the site.

1. 1Reviewing plans — confirm footing dimensions, depth, and reinforcement from approved plans.
2. 2Layout — mark the footing location and width on the site.
3. 3Excavation — dig to the required depth and subgrade.
4. 4Subgrade — prepare and compact the soil at the footing base.
5. 5Forms — set forms to the footing width and elevation.
6. 6Reinforcement per project requirements — place reinforcement as specified.
7. 7Inspection coordination where applicable — coordinate with inspections as required.
8. 8Concrete placement — pour and consolidate the concrete.
9. 9Curing — allow the footing to gain strength before the next stage.
10. 10Next construction stage — proceed to foundation walls or the structure above.

The depth and reinforcement come from the plans, not from us. We place the footing according to what the approved plans, specifications, engineering, or code requirements call for. Inspection coordination matters where the project requires it.