A strong structure starts with a solid foundation. Amstutz Concrete provides professional structural footings and concrete additions for both residential and commercial projects. Whether you’re expanding your home, adding a garage, or constructing a new commercial space, our team ensures every footing is engineered, reinforced, and poured to meet local codes and long-term performance standards.
Questions & Answers
Q: What are structural footings and why are they important?
A: Structural footings support the weight of a building and transfer loads safely into the ground. Properly designed footings prevent settling, cracking, and long-term structural issues.
Q: Do footings need to meet local building codes?
A: Yes. All structural footings must meet local building codes and frost-depth requirements. We ensure every project complies with Des Moines and Iowa regulations.
Q: Can you handle both residential and commercial additions?
A: Absolutely. We provide footing and foundation work for home additions, garages, pole buildings, warehouses, and other commercial structures.
Q: How deep do concrete footings need to be?
A: Footing depth depends on soil conditions, load requirements, and frost lines. In Iowa, footings typically extend below the frost line to prevent movement from freeze-thaw cycles.
Q: Do I need an engineer for structural footings?
A: Some projects require engineered drawings. We work closely with engineers and inspectors to ensure your project is properly designed and approved.
Q: How long does footing installation take?
A: Most footing installations take one to two days, depending on project size, excavation needs, and weather conditions.