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Concrete slab is the most common and cheapest, and costs around $7 per square foot. Pier and beam foundations cost around $9 per square foot, a foundation with and a foundation with a crawl space (a narrow gap between ground and floor, but not a full basement) will cost around $13 per square foot.

Footings can either be cast directly against the ground (dirt) or be provided with formwork around its edges.

What Is a Footing? The bottom part of a foundation is called the footing. Footings in construction are critical, as the footing distributes the weight of the building evenly across the entire structure so that it doesn't sink into the ground.

Depth of Footings Footings should extend to a minimum depth of 12 inches below previously undisturbed soil. Footings also must extend at least 12 inches below the frost line (the depth to which the ground freezes in winter) or must be frost-protected.

Cost to Pour Concrete Footings Expect to pay anywhere from $50 to $350 per footing depending on the type of footings being poured. The average cost per footing is $150. Pros usually wrap footing installation into the total estimate for the price of a concrete foundation.

On average, footings cost $1.50 to $24 per linear foot. Most, however, tend to average around $7 to $9 per linear foot. For 100 linear feet, this averages $700 to $900. The price varies based on the size of the footings and the amount of excavation needed.