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What is a reasonable price for a footing for a building 28'wide and 37'long. The footing will be 20"wide by 12"deep with rebar, using 3000 psi concrete. It is to support a masonry block wall (basement under the building). The footer dimensions excede code requirements. the concrete mix locally is $115/yard.
Hi Jackie, a rule of thumb for this type of work is two times the cost of the materials. In your case the cost of the materials will run around 1200-1400 dollars so that would put a guesstimate at 2400-2800 dollars. However this may not include excavation or concrete pumping if needed. Of course prices vary with localities and how competitive your market is. I would be interested in what area you live in and what kind of estimates you get for the work so I can update my data base. Sincerely bruce e johnson..bejohnsonconsulting.com
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Bruce E. Johnson
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I can answer any construction related question in regards to carpentry, concrete, drywall, masonry, structural elements of any type of building, residential or commercial. Interior or exterior.
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Custom Commercial and residential buildings. Churches, theaters, schools and auditoriums. Most recently I am working with the Catholic Church on several design build committees. I have a website related to scheduling and project supervision. Although my expertise is more related to multimillion dollar commercial, educational and theatrical projects my generous credentials in residential and remodelling construction make me a viable source of information regarding all forms of building questions.
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