Concrete foundations in Cheshire, CT
New foundations, footings and foundation repair in every part of Cheshire. Free estimate on new foundations, footings and foundation crack repair, priced from your plans or a site visit.
- Free on-site estimate anywhere in Cheshire
- Footings 42 inches below grade
- Poured walls, dampproofing and footing drains
Foundation work in Cheshire
Half of Cheshire's homes were built before 1974, and the poured and block foundations from that era mostly hold up well. The calls are usually a leaking crack, an addition or a garage.
On a typical Cheshire lot, a new foundation means footings 42 inches down, poured walls, dampproofing and a footing drain to daylight or a sump.
The median home in Cheshire was built in 1974, newer than the 1960s house that's typical statewide. That's newer than nearby Meriden, where the median is 1960.
Cheshire at a glance
| Median year homes were built | 1974 |
|---|---|
| Homes built before 1960 | 29% |
| Single-family detached homes | 79% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 87% |
| Population, 2024 estimate | 30,610 |
Foundation permits in Cheshire. New foundations, additions and garages need a building permit from Cheshire's building department, with footing inspections before the pour in most towns. Footings go 42 inches below grade statewide. Crack injection inside an existing basement usually doesn't need a permit; structural repairs and wall replacements do.
What we do in Cheshire
- Additions and garages
- Footings, poured walls, dampproofing and drains.
- Deck, porch and sunroom footings
- Piers to 42 inches, inspected.
- New home foundations
- Full basements and crawlspaces from your plans.
- Foundation crack injection
- Polyurethane for leaks, epoxy for structural bonding.
- Waterproofing and drainage
- Exterior excavation, sealing and footing drains.
- A
- Footing 42 in. below grade on undisturbed soil
- B
- Poured wall, reinforced per the plans
- C
- Dampproofing on the outside
- D
- Perforated footing drain in stone
- E
- 4 in. slab over a vapor barrier and gravel
- F
- Anchor bolts for the sill plate
Planning prices
| Work | Planning range | What drives it |
|---|---|---|
| Footing for a deck, porch or sunroom post (42 in. deep) | $300–$750 each | Cheaper per footing on bigger layouts |
| Two-car garage foundation: frost walls and slab | $16,000–$32,000 | Size, wall height and excavation decide it |
| Addition foundation, full basement (about 300 sq ft) | $25,000–$55,000 | Footings, 8 ft walls, dampproofing and drains |
Planning ranges for Connecticut in 2026, not quotes. Ledge, tight access, long pump or wheelbarrow runs and very small pours push a job up. Your price comes in writing after we've seen the site. See every line item.
Concrete foundations in Cheshire: questions
Do I need a permit for a foundation in Cheshire?
Yes. New foundations, additions and garages need a building permit from Cheshire's building department, and most towns inspect footings before the pour. Deck and porch footings are usually part of the deck permit.
How deep are footings in Cheshire?
42 inches below grade, the same as everywhere in Connecticut. The state building code sets the frost depth statewide, and towns can't change it.
Do you pour foundations near Cheshire?
Yes. We also pour foundations in Meriden, Wallingford and Wolcott, and across New Haven County.
More concrete work in Cheshire
Everything else we build in town. Descriptions of each are on the Cheshire concrete contractors page.
Concrete foundations near Cheshire
Same service, neighboring towns. All 67 towns.
- Meriden6 mi
- Wallingford6 mi
- Wolcott7 mi
- Southington7 mi
- Waterbury8 mi
- Naugatuck8 mi
- Hamden8 mi
- Berlin9 mi
- North Haven9 mi
- Plainville11 mi
- Bristol12 mi
- North Branford12 mi
Free estimates in Cheshire
Call or send the estimate ticket. We set a time to see the site and put the price in writing.