A strong foundation starts with the right base—and that base is your footing. Alba Contractors Inc. installs expertly engineered commercial concrete footings for structures across Mentor, OH and the Greater Cleveland region, ensuring the stability and longevity of everything built above them.
Commercial Concrete Footings
Footings are the critical transition between your building and the ground, designed to safely distribute structural loads into the soil while protecting against settlement, soil movement, and water intrusion. Whether you’re building a warehouse, office complex, or light industrial facility, our footings are poured to spec, reinforced for strength, and installed by experienced, in-house crews.
Purpose of Concrete Footings in Commercial Construction
These structures sit beneath the foundation and are often the first step in your building’s support system. We install them to:
- Distribute the weight of the building over a larger area to reduce soil pressure
- Prevent differential settlement and long-term structural movement
- Minimize water infiltration and frost heave
- Provide a stable platform for walls, piers, columns, and other structural elements
Types of Concrete Footings We Install
Every project requires a footing designed to meet specific soil and structural conditions. We work with engineers and developers to install:
- Spread Footings: Ideal for general-purpose building foundations, wider at the base to support wall or column loads
- T-shaped Concrete Foundations: Common in steel-frame construction, combining concrete footings with pilasters or piers
- Mat Foundations: Large, continuous concrete slabs that distribute heavy loads across wide areas, especially where soil capacity is low
- Concrete Spot Foundations: Designed to support isolated columns, beams, or utility structures with concentrated loads
Professional Installation Process
Our team handles every step of concrete footing installation:
- Excavating trenches to the required depth, often below the frost line
- Placing reinforcing steel (rebar) for load support and tensile strength
- Pouring and compacting high-strength concrete mix
- Finishing and curing for long-term durability
Alba Contractors–Trusted by Developers Across Northeast Ohio for Solid Foundations
Alba Contractors Inc. has over 30 years of experience supporting commercial developments with in-house paving crews, clear communication, and total project accountability. We’ve installed footing systems for retail buildings, warehouses, and public facilities throughout Lake, Geauga, Cuyahoga, and Portage counties, always with the same commitment to quality.
Contact Alba Contractors Inc. today to schedule a site evaluation or request a quote for concrete footing installation in the Greater Cleveland area.
