Concrete footings in Port Angeles WA - a solid base that carries the weight above
Planning a deck, an addition or a garage wall? We set footings sized for the load and poured on sound ground.
What kind of concrete footing does my project need?
A concrete footing is the wide concrete base under a wall, pier or column. When we pour concrete footings in Port Angeles, WA, the goal is to spread the weight above over enough soil that the ground isn't overloaded.
Most people call me when they're planning something heavy, like an addition, a garage, a deck or a post that'll hold up a roof, so my first question is what the footing has to carry. A wall gets a continuous footing that runs its full length, and a single post or column sits on a pad footing of its own. Softer soil and taller buildings need wider footings, because a wider base presses less on the ground, and width is what moves the price most. The schedule depends on the weather and on what the city needs, so I check early whether your job needs a permit, and your estimate spells out what's in the price for your job. We do this work around Port Angeles, Sequim and the cities around them.
What happens after you call about footings in Port Angeles?
Call or send us a note
Call (564) 203-7120 or send the form with a few words about what you're building and where. We'll get back to you and set a time for me to see the site.
I come out and look
I come out myself, look at the ground and ask what's going on top, because a deck post and a garage wall need very different footings. You get a written estimate that spells out what's in it and what isn't, so you know what you're paying for before you agree to anything.
We get the ground ready
Once you're ready, we sort out anything the city needs and mark where each footing goes. Then we dig and set the forms, and we pick the pour day once we've checked the forecast.
We pour and walk through it
I'm on site with our crew for the pour. Once the concrete has set, we walk the finished footings with you before anything gets built on them.
How we pour concrete footings, and the jobs that go with them
A footing is only as good as the ground under it, so before anyone digs, I work out what it'll carry and look at the soil. We also check for septic areas and buried lines, because those rule out some spots. Then we lay out the footings to match the load, dig down to firm ground, set the forms and the rebar, which is the steel that gives the concrete its strength, and pour. I won't rush the digging to save a day, because nobody sees that ground once the walls go up, and it decides whether those walls stay put. We plan the pour so fresh concrete isn't left to freeze, and we haul off the dirt we dug out before we leave.
Footings often come with other work. If an old footing has already let a corner of your house drop, foundation raising is the job that brings it back up, and I can look at that on the same visit. If a new post or wall has to go where a slab or walkway already sits, concrete cutting opens just that section so we can get to the soil underneath.
Get a written estimate for your footings
We get back to you within one business day to set a time, and then I come out myself to see the site and what the footings will carry. The estimate is free, it's done on site, and there's no pressure to book.
Footing questions from Port Angeles homeowners
How much do concrete footings cost in Port Angeles?
Across the US, concrete footings usually cost about $500 to $2,000 per project. That's a national figure, not a Port Angeles price and not ours. Where your job lands depends mostly on how wide the footings have to be for the load and the soil, plus any permit fee. I'll give you a number for your own job once I've seen the site.
Who handles building permits for footings in Port Angeles?
The City of Port Angeles Building Division handles building permits for everything from large industrial projects to a residential deck. Its permit staff can help if you're not sure which application fits your job, and you can book a meeting with a city permit specialist at permits@cityofpa.us or 360-417-4817. The city bases its fee on what the project is worth in materials and labor, plus unit fees where they apply, and a permitted project has to meet the Washington State Building Codes. So the permit adds to your cost and sets when we can pour. When your job needs one, we handle the paperwork with the city or help get your questions to its permit staff.
How deep do concrete footings need to be?
A national deck-building guide says footings belong on undisturbed soil below the frost line. It leaves the frost line to the local authority, so your depth comes from local rules, not from one national number. Undisturbed soil is ground that's never been dug up or filled, and that matters because loose fill keeps settling under weight. I get the depth settled for your job before we dig.
Can you pour concrete footings in cold or wet weather?
Yes, if the pour is planned around the forecast. Concrete that freezes while it's fresh can lose more than half of its potential strength and won't last, so it should be kept from freezing until about two days after the pour. Concrete guidance counts it as cold weather when the air drops below 40°F during those first days, or is expected to. In western Washington, rain can also damage concrete while it cures, which means during the first days it spends hardening, so it's normal to keep it covered. We pick the pour day with all of that in mind.
How do I find out if there are buried lines where my footings will go?
Call 811 before anyone digs, because that one call reaches the local utilities so they can mark their lines. The national deck guide also says footings shouldn't sit over a septic system, a leach field, a utility line or an enclosed meter, so those set limits on where the footings can go. If you know where your septic tank or drain field is, tell me at the estimate and we'll plan around it.
How do I check if a concrete contractor is licensed in Washington?
You can look them up in the state's Verify a Contractor, Tradesperson, or Business tool, which lists registered contractors. Washington requires every construction contractor to register with the Department of Labor & Industries, and state law requires them to be bonded and insured. We're licensed and insured, and you're welcome to check anyone before you hire them.
Other work that often comes with footings
Foundation raising
When doors stick, floors slope or cracks open up in the walls, the footing under that corner may have settled and the house may need lifting back.
Concrete cutting
If a new post or wall has to go through an existing slab or patio, a clean cut lets us reach the soil without breaking up the rest.
Tell us what your footings will carry
Call (564) 203-7120 or send the form with your address, what's going on top and any septic or buried lines you know about, so I can start thinking about your site before I get there.