A concrete foundation installation for a garage or shed

Concrete Foundations for Garages and Sheds

We specialize in building concrete foundations for garages and sheds, customized to the specs of your building. Whether it’s a small concrete pad for a single car garage or large concrete foundation for a multiple car garage, we can do it! Our expert crews of garage foundation builders install concrete foundations throughout PA, NJ, NY, MD, DE, VA, WV, CT, and beyond. Start the process of planning for your own garage foundation by requesting a free quote!

*Note: If you apply for a building permit, we will schedule your inspections.

When To Choose A Concrete Foundation

There is one main scenario when you should choose a concrete foundation for your shed: When your shed or garage doesn’t have a pre-built floor.

If you shed or garage comes with a floor built in, then a gravel shed pad is your best choice. A gravel shed pad helps to keep the bottom of your shed dry and it reduces the amount of water that splashes up against the sides of the shed. It is the preferred foundation for sheds with wood floors. We have an entire article detailing the differences between gravel vs. concrete shed bases! 

If you purchase a shed without a floor, we’d be happy to install a concrete slab for you. Many larger prefab garages will also need concrete footers and concrete floors installed. 

Take a few moments to browse photos of concrete foundation projects that we’ve completed in the past or start planning for your own project by receiving a free quote!

Types of Concrete Foundation We Install:

We offer three different types of concrete foundation packages. Each option includes standard features such as the excavation for the foundation, a 4” thick concrete floor, control joints to prevent cracking, and more. To find out more about the different concrete foundations we offer, take a look at each type below.

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Concrete Shed Pad

Floating Concrete Foundation

Foundation Includes:

  • A: Excavation for Foundation
  • B: 4’’ Thick Concrete Floor (3500 PSI)
  • C: Saw Cut Control Joints to Minimize Cracking
  • D: Fiber Mesh OR Wire Mesh in Floor
  • E: 6-Mil Moisture Barrier
  • F: 4’’ to 5” of Clean Stone Prepped for Concrete
  • G: 12” Deep by 10″ Wide Footer

Monolithic Concrete Foundations

Foundation Includes:

  • A: Excavation for Foundation
  • B: 4’’ Thick Concrete Floor (3500 PSI)
  • C: Saw Cut Control Joints to Minimize Cracking
  • D: Fiber Mesh OR Wire Mesh in Floor
  • E: 6-Mil Moisture Barrier
  • F: 4’’ to 5” of Clean Stone Prepped for Concrete
  • G: 36” Deep by 10″ Wide Concrete Frost Wall

Block Concrete Foundations

Foundation Includes:

  • A: Excavation for Foundation
  • B: 4’’ Thick Concrete Floor (3500 PSI)
  • C: Saw Cut Control Joints to Minimize Cracking
  • D: Fiber Mesh OR Wire Mesh in Floor
  • E: 6-Mil Moisture Barrier
  • F: 4’’ to 5” of Clean Stone Prepped for Concrete
  • G: 8’’ Masonry Block Used to Build up to Required Height
  • H: Concrete Footer, 8” Deep x 20” Wide to Required Frost Depth with  #4 Rebar
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Floating Concrete Foundation For Sheds and Garages

Concrete Pier

Foundation Includes:

Note: Concrete Piers are a common foundation for horse barns at each bearing wall.

Some townships may require piers at each corner of your shed.

Floating Concrete Pad

Foundation Includes:

Concrete Foundation Uses

Our Concrete Foundation Installation Process

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Reviews From Past Foundation Projects

1000s of homeowners across the Mid-Atlantic United States have trusted us to install their foundations. Here’s feedback we received from several of them:

Excellent job

I am blown away by the quality of my new shed foundation. They went above and beyond what was asked of them. I had told

Scott D
Tiffin

Effcient, considerate & on time

Very considerate of my property and my neighbors. Tear down went well but they really excelled on the foundation constructions. The work was so well

MJP
Quakertown, PA

Chuanting You

John and his team (Dave, Chris and Mike) did an excellent work building a concrete shed foundation for me for a reasonable price.

Chuanting You

arnette wright

The guys installed a stone foundation with a concrete curb. They were so professional and focused on doing the work in a ministry of excellence.

arnette wright

Where We Build Concrete Foundations

We build concrete foundations throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic United States. If you’re looking for an affordable concrete foundation in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Delaware, Connecticut, or West Virginia, we've got you covered! If you’re unsure if we serve your area, visit our service areas page for more information.

They Look Amazing!

Recently Completed Concrete Foundations for Garages and Sheds

FAQs

The best type of concrete foundation depends on the type of project you're looking to complete. There are several different concrete strengths, and the best one to use for your foundation will depend on what you’re looking to build.

The depth of a concrete foundation depends on a number of factors such as frost line considerations, soil type, the load the foundation will bear, and your local building regulations. Typically, the minimum depth of your concrete foundation should be 12” below the ground and below the frost line in colder climates. 

The lifespan of concrete foundations depends on soil conditions, foundation quality, maintenance, materials used, and other factors. Generally, most concrete foundations last 50 to 100 or more years as long as they’re well-constructed and properly maintained.

For an average size foundation of 16x24, the typical cost is $4,000. However, the exact cost will depend on your project's size and scope. You can request a price sheet from us that includes different foundation sizes. 

Concrete foundations typically take 28 days to cure when the concrete reaches its highest strength. The curing process at minimum should last 7 days. 

A concrete slab foundation is a single layer of concrete that’s typically 4 to 6” thick while a concrete pier foundation consists of multiple columns spaced at intervals to support the structure’s weight. The main difference is that concrete slabs distribute weight evenly and concrete piers transfer the load across designated points. Also, slabs are better in areas with even soil distribution while piers are better suited for uneven terrain.