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Concrete foundation in Metro Detroit: what to expect
A new concrete foundation is the first step for a home, addition, garage, sunroom or porch. In Metro Detroit that usually means footings set below the frost line, then poured concrete or block walls for a basement or crawl space, or a thickened-edge slab for some garages and accessory buildings.
The foundation is built to plans, and the inspector checks the footing before any concrete goes in. Clay soils here hold water and push on walls, so waterproofing, drain tile and good backfill are part of a proper job. This page is for new foundation work; for cracks, bowing walls or settling, see foundation repair.
What a proper job includes
- Review of the plans, soil conditions and layout with the builder
- Excavation coordinated with MISS DIG 811 notice
- Footings formed, reinforced and inspected before the pour
- Poured walls or block walls with rebar as the plans require
- Anchor bolts or straps set for the framing
- Damp-proofing or waterproofing and footing drain tile
- Backfill after the walls are braced or the floor is in
- Permit inspections scheduled at each required stage
What drives the price
- Foundation type: full basement, crawl space or slab
- Wall height, thickness and linear footage
- Soil conditions, water table and any engineered footing
- Excavation, hauling and access for equipment and trucks
- Reinforcement and concrete strength specified on the plans
- Waterproofing system and drain tile to a sump or storm
- Season: cold-weather pours need heat and blankets
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Permits and licensing in Michigan
Foundations are built under a building permit from the local enforcing agency (BSEED in Detroit), with inspections, typically starting with the footing before concrete is placed. The permit is usually part of the larger project, so confirm whether your builder or the foundation contractor pulls it. Excavation requires notice to MISS DIG 811 at least three business days ahead.
Paid residential work above a threshold set by state law requires a LARA license. Look for a Maintenance & Alteration Contractor license that lists Concrete or Masonry, or a Residential Builder license, and check the number on the LARA lookup.
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How to compare quotes
- Make sure every bidder is quoting the same plans and wall height.
- Get footing size, wall thickness, rebar and concrete strength in writing.
- Confirm how waterproofing and drain tile are handled and where water goes.
- Check the license on the LARA lookup and ask for proof of insurance.
- Ask how inspections are scheduled and what happens if one fails.
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