Concrete foundations in Farmington, CT
New foundations, footings and foundation repair in Unionville and Farmington village and the rest of Farmington. Free estimate on new foundations, footings and foundation crack repair, priced from your plans or a site visit.
- Free on-site estimate anywhere in Farmington
- Footings 42 inches below grade
- Poured walls, dampproofing and footing drains
Foundation work in Farmington
Farmington's housing is newer than most of the state's (half built after 1980), so foundation work here is mostly additions, garages, sunrooms and leak repair.
Near Rattlesnake Mountain, foundations often meet ledge before full depth. Footings can bear on clean rock; when rock has to come out, it's hammered or drilled and priced openly, not hidden in the estimate. Near the Farmington River, high groundwater in spring makes footing drains and a sump worth planning from the start.
The median home in Farmington was built in 1980, newer than the 1960s house that's typical statewide. That's newer than nearby Plainville, where the median is 1970.
Farmington at a glance
| Median year homes were built | 1980 |
|---|---|
| Homes built before 1960 | 25% |
| Single-family detached homes | 66% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75% |
| Population, 2024 estimate | 28,189 |
Foundation permits in Farmington. New foundations, additions and garages need a building permit from Farmington'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 Farmington
- 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 Farmington: questions
Do I need a permit for a foundation in Farmington?
Yes. New foundations, additions and garages need a building permit from Farmington'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 Farmington?
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.
What if we hit ledge digging the foundation?
Near Rattlesnake Mountain it's common. Footings bear on the cleaned rock or step down to it; removal, if needed, is priced openly.
Do you pour foundations near Farmington?
Yes. We also pour foundations in Plainville, Avon and New Britain, and across Hartford County.
More concrete work in Farmington
Everything else we build in town. Descriptions of each are on the Farmington concrete contractors page.
Concrete foundations near Farmington
Same service, neighboring towns. All 67 towns.
- Plainville4 mi
- Avon4 mi
- New Britain5 mi
- West Hartford5 mi
- Bristol6 mi
- Newington6 mi
- Hartford9 mi
- Southington9 mi
- Wethersfield9 mi
- Berlin9 mi
- Bloomfield9 mi
- Canton10 mi
Free estimates in Farmington
Call or send the estimate ticket. We set a time to see the site and put the price in writing.