Foundation

Footing

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Our experienced team provides practical and cost-effective footing design solutions for residential and commercial projects across Australia. Whatever your development, we can deliver a customised footing design to suit your site and structural requirements.

What are footings?

Footings form the base of a structure and transfer building loads safely into the supporting ground. As one of the first elements constructed on site, correct design and installation are essential to long term structural performance.

Poorly designed footings can lead to costly issues such as cracking, wall movement, and uneven settlement.

What is included in footing design drawings?

Our engineering documentation typically details:

Footing dimensions and layout
Reinforcement requirements and concrete cover
Concrete strength and durability specifications

How Geelong Structural Engineers can help

At Geelong Structural Engineers, we design footings in accordance with the National Construction Code and relevant Australian Standards, including AS 3600 and AS 2870. We also offer site classifications and construction inspections to ensure footings are built in compliance with approved plans.

Contact our team today to learn more.