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Large foundation information....

Large foundation information....

Large foundation information....

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I can't  find an estimate on a 18,000 sqft. foundation for a steel/metal building. Does anyone on here have any ideas on a price? I have heard $50,000 all the way to $150,000 both with labor included. Any information you can provide me will really clear things up

THANKS!

RE: Large foundation information....

The estimates vary so much because they depend on quite a few factors.  One important factor is soil condition.  If the soil is bad enough, a suspended foundation may be required, which will be more expensive than a typical slab on grade.  Another factor is how much site work will be required.  If you go with a slab on grade, the site may require 5 feet of structural backfill, or it may require 6 inches, leading to obviously different prices.  And one more factor is what goes inside the building itself.  If you have a suspended foundation, using CMU walls everywhere will require more reinforcing steel, and maybe deeper beams than if you go with metal studs inside, or just a big empty warehouse.  I apologize if you already know all this, but since you gave a fairly general question, a general answer was in order.

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