Concrete footings in Riverside CA - a solid base planned around your soil
Got a new structure going up, or old footings that have sunk and cracked? We dig, form and pour footings that suit your soil.
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free in-person estimates.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Should you raise the old footing or pour new?
It comes down to whether the old footing is still whole. If it has only dropped, foundation raising may do, and if it's broken or was never built right, new footings are the better answer.
A repair may be enough when:
- The footing is whole, just low
- Cracks are small and not growing
- Only one section has moved
- Water can be steered away from it
- The structure above is still sound
New footings make sense when:
- The concrete is broken through
- The old footing was never built right
- You're adding a new structure
- Movement keeps coming back
- Roots or water have dug under it
How your footing job goes
I look at the site
When you call, I come out myself to look at the ground, the access and how water moves, and to hear what you plan to build.
Your plan heard
Questions before we dig
I ask about the soil, the drainage and any plants near the footings, because those shape how footings behave over the years, and we plan around the answers.
A plan for your soil
Your written estimate
You get a written estimate that says what's in it and what isn't. Riverside can issue many permits to you or a licensed contractor, so we agree who applies.
A written estimate
Dig, form and pour
Our lead finisher runs the crew through the digging, forms and steel, and I'm on site for the pour to make sure it goes in the way we planned.
Footings in place
Walk-through and clean-up
We walk the finished work with you before we pack up, so you can ask anything you like, and then we clear the site.
A clean site
What our concrete footing work includes
Cutting out old concrete
When a slab or walkway is in the way, we use concrete cutting to take out only the section the footing needs.
Digging the trench
We dig to firm ground and clear out loose dirt, because a footing is only as steady as what it rests on.
Forms where needed
Where the trench walls won't hold a clean shape, we set wood forms to keep the concrete where it belongs.
Setting the rebar
We set rebar, steel bars that run inside the concrete, to help the footing hold together when the ground pushes on it.
Placing and finishing
We place the concrete, work it fully into the trench and forms, and finish the top level for what goes on it.
Clean-up and haul-off
We haul off the extra dirt and form lumber and leave your yard as tidy as we found it.
What changes the cost of a footing job?
The biggest things are how much footing you need, how deep it goes and what the site is like. A trench we can reach with a small machine costs less than one dug by hand along a fence, and cutting out old concrete or working around roots adds time and cost. The schedule turns mostly on whether a permit is needed first and on timing the pour around hot weather.
The part I won't trim is the work you can't see once it's poured. The trench, the steel and a good look at drainage are where a cheaper bid usually saves money, and they decide how the footing holds up. Your written estimate spells out what's included, so you can compare it fairly.
Why Riverside owners call us for footings
I learned concrete on a city public works crew, pouring to a written spec with an inspector watching, and I started this business in Riverside in 2013 to bring that same care to homes and small properties. Footings are the clearest case of work nobody sees once the job is done, which is why I care most about getting them right.
We do footings by the book because it protects you. The city warns that work failing local codes can lose much of its value, and insurers may not cover work done without the permits it needed, which matters for anything you build on top. If your job calls for a specialist or a different approach, I'll tell you plainly. Call (951) 631-9520 when you're ready.
- An estimate I write on site
- Permit duties agreed up front
- Satisfaction guaranteed
Get a written estimate for your footings
Tell us what you're building, the rough footing length in feet and the site address. We reply within one business day, and I come out for a free, no-obligation estimate in writing.
(951) 631-9520Footing questions we hear
How much do concrete footings cost in Riverside?
Installed residential strip footings across the US usually run about $5 to $20 per linear foot, and that price usually covers the digging, forms, rebar, placing and finishing, plus the contractor's overhead and profit. That's a national figure, not our price, so where your job lands depends on the size, depth and site conditions covered above. Your written estimate gives you the number for your footing.
Do I need a permit for concrete footings in Riverside, CA?
Plan on checking before anything is dug, because Riverside's building official issues permits for most construction. One exemption the city names is for retaining walls up to 4 feet, measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, that carry no extra load. If the job disturbs more than 50 cubic yards of soil, you'd also need a grading permit from the city's Public Works Department, and a licensed civil engineer usually prepares those plans.
Does a small footing job need a licensed contractor in California?
Usually, yes, because the state requires a contractor license even for jobs under $1,000 when the work needs a permit of any kind or the worker hires helpers. Forming, pouring and finishing concrete is licensed work, and you can check any contractor with the California Contractors State Licensing Board. A contractor pulling a Riverside permit also shows proof of licensing and a current city business license, and when we apply, we bring our license paperwork. We're licensed and fully insured.
Why does soil matter for concrete footings?
Soil that swells when it's wet and shrinks when it dries can lift and drop footings unevenly, often by more than a house can take. That's why the soil is the first thing to understand before footings go in. One research review also found that plants and drainage near the footings strongly affect how they do on that kind of ground, which is why we ask about both first.
What is the best way to pour concrete footings in hot weather?
The main job is keeping the concrete itself cool, and one maker's guide suggests considering hot-weather precautions once the concrete reaches somewhere between 77 and 95°F, though local and national rules vary. The same guide says crews shouldn't add water to cool the mix or make it easier to work, since that can hurt its strength and durability. On a summer job, ask your crew how they'll keep the concrete cool, and we usually schedule pours for the cooler early hours.
How do I get an estimate for concrete footings in Riverside?
Call (951) 631-9520, use the form on this page or email sales@riversideconcretecompany.com with the project type, a rough footing length in feet and the site address. That gives me what I need to plan the visit, and I'll look at the ground in person before writing anything up.
Footings in Riverside and nearby cities
We're based in Riverside and pour footings in many of the cities around it, including Moreno Valley and Corona. Pick your city below, or call if yours isn't listed.
Ask Riverside Concrete Company for a footing quote
Call (951) 631-9520 or use the form, so soil and permit questions are settled before anything gets built.