Structural
Concrete Foundations & Footings
Footings and foundations carry the entire load of whatever you build on them, so placement, depth, and timing all matter before the first yard goes in. Dougherty Concrete pumps and pours footings and foundations across Upper Darby and Delaware County — reaching trenches and forms a truck chute never could, and keeping contractors on schedule.
Pumping is what gets it placed
Footing trenches and foundation forms are almost never where a truck can reach them — they are around back, down a slope, or boxed in by the excavation. A concrete pump runs hose straight to the trench and places the mix exactly where the forms are, instead of relying on chutes and wheelbarrows that slow the pour and risk cold joints.
We work with general contractors, builders, and homeowners. Tell us the yardage, the hose distance, and the pour window, and we plan the setup so the concrete goes in continuously and on time.
Get the pour right the first time
A continuous, well-placed pour is what makes a footing monolithic and strong. We plan access and hose runs before pour day so there are no surprises, place the concrete to the right depth, and keep the work moving so the structural pour comes out the way the engineer drew it.
What a footing/foundation pour includes
- Pre-pour access and hose-run planning
- Line or boom pumping to reach trenches and forms
- Continuous placement to avoid cold joints
- Coordination with your crew and pour window
- Long-hose runs for back-of-lot and tight-access sites
- Site cleanup after the pour
How it goes
From the first look to a clean site.
- 01
Plan the pour
We confirm yardage, hose distance, access, and the time window with your crew before pour day.
- 02
Set up the pump
Line or boom pump positioned, hose run to the trenches and forms.
- 03
Place continuously
Concrete pumped in one continuous pour to the right depth — no cold joints.
- 04
Wash out & clean
Equipment washed out responsibly and the site left clean.
What it costs
Foundation and footing pours are priced on yardage, the pump setup required (line vs boom), hose distance, and the pour window. For builders and GCs we quote the pumping to fit your schedule. Estimates are free — tell us the scope and access and we will plan it.
FAQ
Foundations & Footings — questions before you call
Do you work with general contractors and builders?
Yes. A lot of our footing and foundation work is for GCs and builders who need reliable, on-schedule pumping. Give us the yardage, access, and pour window and we plan around your crew.
How far can you pump concrete for a footing?
We run long hose lays — well over 100 feet on tight-access jobs, and 150 ft on grout work — so back-of-lot and boxed-in foundations still get a continuous pour.
Line pump or boom pump for foundations?
It depends on the site. A line pump is ideal for ground-level trenches and tight residential access; a boom reaches over obstacles. See our line pump vs boom pump guide, or just tell us the site and we will recommend.
How much concrete do I need for my footings?
It comes down to the trench dimensions and length. Our "how much is a yard of concrete" guide helps you estimate, and we confirm the yardage when we plan the pour.
Tell us about the pour
Need foundations & footings? Let's talk.
Tell us what needs concrete, where the truck and hose can reach, and when you need it handled. Start with the site conditions and the result you need — we'll figure out the next step.
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