Concrete footings in Bellevue NE - the right base for your wall, deck or post
Planning a deck, addition or wall and not sure what goes under it? We size and set each footing for what it carries.
What are concrete footings, and does my project need them?
Concrete footings are the wider concrete base under a wall, pier or post that carries its weight down into the soil, and in Bellevue most decks, additions, garages and walls sit on them. We set yours by what it holds up and by the depth the rules for your address call for.
Usually you're here because something new needs a base under it, or an old post or wall has started to lean or sink. The price mostly depends on how many footings you need, how deep they go and how hard the ground is to dig, and the schedule turns on the permit, the weather and the cure time before anyone builds on top. Before we schedule, we find out whether the city or the county covers your address and look into the permit, and if one applies we take care of the application or walk you through it. The estimate gives you the figure for your own job.
How we build concrete footings
I start with what the footing is holding up, a whole wall or a single post, because that decides whether it runs as one long footing or sits as a pad under each post. We confirm the depth for your address before we dig. Then we dig to that depth and clean the loose dirt out of the bottom so the concrete sits on firm soil. After that we set the forms and the rebar, which is the steel that holds the concrete together under load, and pour. Footings are all base and no finish, so they're the first thing people want to save on. I won't cut corners there, because once a deck or wall is built on top, you can't fix what's underneath without tearing it apart.
If an old footing has already dropped and taken a wall, porch or steps with it, foundation raising can bring things back up before or along with new footings. When a new footing has to go through an existing garage floor or patio, we use concrete cutting to open a clean section instead of breaking out more than we need.
Why Bellevue homeowners call us for footings
The owner comes out first
I look at every job and give the estimate myself, and the digging and pouring are done by me and a small crew I've trained. The person who heard what you're building is the one setting your footings.
Based in Bellevue since 2023
We work across Omaha and the cities around it, on both sides of the river, from Papillion and La Vista to Council Bluffs and Glenwood. Being close means I can come look at your yard soon, and pour days aren't held up by a long drive.
Licensed and fully insured crew
We're licensed and fully insured. Nebraska also requires contractors to register with the Nebraska Department of Labor, so it's fair to ask any contractor about it, though the state itself says registration doesn't vouch for the quality of the work.
The plan explained before we dig
Before we start, I'll walk you through where each footing goes, how deep it sits and why, instead of handing you a number with no reasons behind it. Satisfaction guaranteed, and to me that starts with you knowing what's going in the ground.
Have the address, what you're building and what the footings will carry ready, then call (402) 206-0944 or send us the details.
Get a free on-site estimate for your footings
We'll get back to you within one business day to set a time. I'll come out, look at what the footings will carry and where they'll go, and give you the estimate myself. It's free, with no obligation.
Concrete footings and foundation work
What people ask about concrete footings
How do I choose the right footing type for my project?
The type depends on what the footing holds up. A continuous footing runs the whole length under a wall, and a pad footing sits under one concentrated load like a deck pier or a column. On slopes too steep for stepped footings, on weak ground, or on soil that swells and shrinks, a pier-and-grade-beam foundation can work where ordinary footings won't. That's a set of piers tied together by a concrete beam, and I'll tell you at the estimate if your lot needs it.
How deep do concrete footings need to go in Bellevue, NE?
Footings have to go at least as deep as the local code sets for your address, and the code also sets their diameter. One maker's guide says footings typically need to reach below the frost line so they don't shift as the ground freezes and thaws. We confirm the depth with the office that covers your address before we dig.
Do I need a permit for concrete footings in Bellevue?
Ask before you dig. Bellevue's building official issues a permit for each building or structure, and the list of work that doesn't need one names retaining walls up to 4 feet high, not footings. The city's rule also reaches two miles past the city limits, so a house just outside the city can still fall under it. Property beyond that in Sarpy County goes by the county's building codes. You can reach Bellevue Permits and Inspections at 402-293-3014 on weekdays, or request a permit through the city's online portal.
How long do new concrete footings need to cure before I can build on them?
One maker's deck footing guide says to wait one day before building on the footings, or about 3 days with standard mix. Curing is the time the concrete needs to harden and gain strength before it takes weight. Plan your deck framing and any heavy loads to start after that wait.
What causes footings to heave or shift in winter?
Frost is the usual cause. Ice layers form in the ground as it freezes and lift the soil, along with anything sitting on it. Heaving is more likely where the water table is high and the soil is clay or silt, so on wet ground we plan the footings with that lift in mind. That's also why footings go below the frost line instead of sitting shallow.
How much do concrete footings cost in Bellevue?
The price comes down to how many footings you need, how big and deep they are, and how hard the digging is at your place. Wet clay, tight spots we have to dig by hand and old concrete that has to come out first all add to it. A few pads for a small deck cost far less than a continuous footing under a garage wall. I'll give you the number for your job when I come out to look.
Related concrete work
- Foundation raising
When a corner of your house, porch or steps has dropped and cracks keep opening, raising it back toward level may need to happen before any new concrete goes in.
- Concrete cutting
If footings or posts need to go through an existing slab, cutting a clean opening keeps the rest of the floor or patio in place instead of breaking out the whole thing.