Concrete Footings in Tempe, AZ

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Footings are the part of the job nobody sees once it's done — but they're what everything above them depends on. We pour engineered footings throughout Tempe, from Kiwanis Park area to South Tempe.

As a third-generation, family-owned concrete company led by an active firefighter, we bring the same precision and dependability to your project that the job demands — work built to hold up under pressure.

What Sets Our Concrete Footings Apart in Tempe

Footings need to be sized for the load above them and dug below Tempe's frost-irrelevant but often caliche-laden soil to reach stable bearing capacity. Tempe's older, denser lots mean tighter equipment access and mature tree roots that have to be worked around during excavation.

Here's what we get right on every job:

Coordination with structural engineers on footing design for custom or additions work
Experience with continuous, spread, and pier footings for various structure types
Excavation through caliche and rocky soil common in Tempe without compromising bearing depth
Reinforcement, rebar sizing and spacing, matched to structural plans
Proper concrete cover over rebar for long-term corrosion resistance

How We Handle Concrete Footings in Tempe

Plan Review — We confirm footing size, depth, and reinforcement from your structural plans.
Excavation — Dug to the required depth and bearing conditions, including through rocky or caliche soil.
Forming & Rebar — Forms and reinforcement set to exact structural specifications.
Pour & Finish — Footings poured and finished, ready for stem wall, foundation, or post construction above.
Inspection & Backfill — Coordinated for any required inspection before backfill.

Concrete Footings for Every Tempe Property

Wall & Structure Footings

Footings for retaining walls, block walls, and patio covers near South Tempe.

Pier & Post Footings

Isolated footings for posts, pergolas, and light structural elements throughout Tempe.

Foundation Footings

Footings for new home and addition foundations near Kiwanis Park area.

Local Knowledge for Concrete Footings in Tempe

Tempe permits through the City of Tempe, and its older, denser lots frequently mean tight equipment access and mature tree roots we have to work around during excavation.

As a built-out college town, most Tempe concrete work is replacement and renovation rather than new construction, which calls for careful demo next to existing structures.

That local knowledge is the difference between footing work that lasts and work that fails early — and it's why Tempe property owners keep calling Cortez Concrete.

Three Generations of Family-Owned Arizona Concrete

Cortez Concrete isn't a franchise or a fly-by-night crew. We're a family business, now in our third generation, built on the same values our grandfather started with — showing up, doing the work right, and standing behind it. Our owner still works as an active firefighter, and that same sense of discipline, safety, and attention to detail carries over into every project we pour in Tempe and across the Valley.

Hire Cortez Concrete and you're working directly with the family whose name is on the truck — not a call center, and not a crew you'll never see again.

Common Questions About Concrete Footings in Tempe

Can you dig footings through rocky or caliche soil?

Yes, we regularly excavate through Tempe's caliche layers to reach proper bearing depth.

Do I need an engineer for footing design?

For most structural applications, yes — we can work from your engineer's plans or point you to one if needed.

Can you pour footings for a patio cover or pergola?

Yes, we handle isolated pier and post footings for lighter structures as well as full foundation footings.

How deep do footings need to be in Tempe?

It depends on the structure's load and local code requirements — we size footings to your engineer's specs or standard residential requirements.

Do footings need rebar?

Most structural footings do — sizing and spacing depend on the load they'll carry.

Do I need a permit for footing work in Tempe?

It depends on the scope, but most footing work in Tempe is permitted through the City of Tempe, and we handle the submittal and any required inspections for you. We'll confirm exactly what your project needs during your free estimate.

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