Concrete foundations in Middletown, CT
New foundations, footings and foundation repair in Westfield, South Farms and Maromas and the rest of Middletown. Free estimate on new foundations, footings and foundation crack repair, priced from your plans or a site visit.
- Free on-site estimate anywhere in Middletown
- Footings 42 inches below grade
- Poured walls, dampproofing and footing drains
Foundation work in Middletown
Half of Middletown's homes were built before 1973, 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.
Near the Connecticut River, high groundwater in spring makes footing drains and a sump worth planning from the start.
The median home in Middletown was built in 1973, newer than the 1960s house that's typical statewide. That's newer than next-door Meriden (median 1960) and older than Rocky Hill (1978).
Middletown at a glance
| Median year homes were built | 1973 |
|---|---|
| Homes built before 1960 | 35% |
| Single-family detached homes | 44% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 53% |
| Population, 2024 estimate | 48,616 |
Foundation permits in Middletown. New foundations, additions and garages need a building permit from Middletown'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 Middletown
- 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 Middletown: questions
Do I need a permit for a foundation in Middletown?
Yes. New foundations, additions and garages need a building permit from Middletown'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 Middletown?
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.
More concrete work in Middletown
Everything else we build in town. Descriptions of each are on the Middletown concrete contractors page.
Concrete foundations near Middletown
Same service, neighboring towns. All 67 towns.
- Cromwell5 mi
- Meriden7 mi
- Berlin7 mi
- Rocky Hill7 mi
- Wallingford10 mi
- Newington10 mi
- Wethersfield11 mi
- New Britain11 mi
- Glastonbury11 mi
- Southington12 mi
- Cheshire13 mi
- Plainville13 mi
Free estimates in Middletown
Call or send the estimate ticket. We set a time to see the site and put the price in writing.