Footings & Foundation Excavation in Eau Claire, WI
Is your foundation being built on ground that will actually support it?
Footings and foundations carry the entire weight of a structure. If excavation is shallow, uneven, or misaligned, the rest of the build inherits the problem before concrete is ever poured. Settlement, cracking, and drainage issues often begin at this stage.
Serving West Central Wisconsin, 715 Excavating provides footing and foundation excavation services in Eau Claire, WI, and surrounding communities for residential and light commercial projects. We dig to plan elevations, match layout lines, and shape stable bearing surfaces so that foundations install clean and are prepared for inspection and long-term performance.
Why Builders and Property Owners Choose 715 Excavating
Plan-Based Layout and Depth Control
We dig into drawings, elevations, and code requirements so footings and foundations install exactly where they belong.
Stable Bearing Surfaces
Subgrades are shaped and corrected to support structural loads and prevent future settlement.
Equipment Matched to Each Site
Excavators and attachments are selected based on depth, soil type, access, and layout so cuts stay accurate and controlled.
Inspection-Ready Results
When excavation is complete, bases are clean, level, and ready for reinforcement, forming, and inspection.
Where Foundation Excavation Problems Begin
Foundation issues rarely start with the concrete. They start with an excavation that does not match the plans or the soil conditions.
- If depths are inconsistent, walls won’t sit level.
- If subgrades are soft, settlement begins.
- If drainage is ignored, water builds pressure against the foundation.
These problems often appear after concrete is placed, when correction becomes expensive, and delays follow.
Ground Cut to Support the Structure
Footings and foundation excavation prevent structural problems before construction begins by establishing accurate depths, stable bearing surfaces, and controlled drainage at the lowest level of the build.
This stage determines:
- Whether loads transfer correctly into the soil
- Whether walls remain level and aligned
- Whether water and frost movement affect the foundation
- Whether inspections pass without correction
When this work is done correctly, foundations pour clean, inspections proceed smoothly, and framing can begin with fewer adjustments.
Services Included With Basement & Crawl Space Excavation
Basement and crawl space excavation typically includes:
- Full basement excavation
- Partial basement excavation
- Crawl space excavation
- Frost wall excavation
- Building pad shaping and elevation control
- Bearing surface leveling and correction
- Over-excavation and unsuitable soil removal
- Drainage shaping at the foundation grade
- Access preparation for forming and concrete placement
Our Footings & Foundation Excavation Process
Layout Review and Depth Planning
We review drawings, layout lines, elevations, and soil conditions before digging begins so excavation matches structural and code requirements.
Excavation and Subgrade Preparation
Footings, foundation trenches, and bearing surfaces are excavated to depth and shaped to provide level, stable support for concrete placement.
Final Base Shaping and Inspection Readiness
Bases are cleaned, leveled, and prepared so reinforcement, forms, and inspections can proceed efficiently..
Service Areas
715 Excavating proudly serves the following communities in Western Wisconsin:
- Eau Claire, WI
- Chippewa Falls, WI
- Menomonie, WI
- New Auburn, WI
- Osseo, WI
- Bloomer, WI
- Cadott, WI
- Stanley, WI
- Thorp, WI
- Withee, WI
- Greenwood, WI
- Fall Creek, WI
- Augusta, WI
- Mondovi, WI
- Eleva, WI
- Colfax, WI
- Cornell, WI
- Elk Mound, WI
- Chetek, WI
- Holcombe, WI
What Our Customers Are Saying
Ready to Dig the Right Foundation From the Start
Foundations depend on what lies beneath them. The right excavation supports your structure, helps keep inspections on schedule, and reduces the risk of long-term settlement and cracking.
If you’re planning a new build, addition, or foundation replacement, we’re ready to review your plans and prepare the ground correctly from the first cut.
Contact 715 Excavating to schedule your site evaluation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of foundations do you excavate for?
We excavate for continuous footings, foundation walls, frost walls, pier footings, and column bases for residential and light commercial structures.
Do you follow construction plans and footing layouts?
Yes. We follow drawings, layout lines, and elevations so footings and foundations match structural plans and inspection requirements.
Can you handle frost walls and stepped footings?
Yes. We excavate frost walls and stepped footings where grade changes, slopes, or frost depth require multiple elevations.
How deep do you typically excavate for foundations?
Depth depends on design, soil conditions, frost depth, and structural load. We excavate to the depth specified on plans and required by local code.
Do you provide footing and foundation excavation in Eau Claire, WI, and nearby areas?
Yes. We provide footing and foundation excavation services in Eau Claire, WI, along with structural excavation across Chippewa Falls, Menomonie, Fall Creek, Bloomer, and surrounding communities.