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Serving Sherman, TX and surrounding areas. (903) 294-5759
Sherman ConcreteCompany
Sherman Concrete
Adding a deck, porch, or room addition? It all starts underground. We pour concrete footings in Sherman that reach stable soil and hold up through every wet season and dry summer this area throws at them.
Concrete footings in Sherman are the underground bases that hold up everything above them - deck posts, porch columns, addition walls, or detached structures - dug below the active clay layer and poured to reach stable soil, with most residential footing projects completed in one to three days of active work plus curing time.
Most homeowners never see their footings after the job is done, but they are the reason a deck stays level and a porch column stays plumb for decades. In Sherman, where the clay soil swells after every rain and shrinks in a dry summer, a footing that was not dug deep enough will shift with the soil - and the structure above it will follow. We also handle foundation installation for larger projects where the scope goes beyond individual footings.
If you are planning a deck, porch, room addition, or any detached structure in Sherman, getting the footings right from the start is far cheaper than dealing with a leaning post or a cracked slab a few years down the road.
If you can see a gap opening between your deck or porch and the exterior wall, the footings underneath are likely shifting or settling. In Sherman clay soil, this kind of movement is common after a dry summer followed by heavy fall rains. This tends to get worse over time, and the repair gets more involved the longer it is left.
A deck post or porch column that leans even slightly, or feels spongy when you push on it, signals that the footing underneath has failed or was never properly installed. Sometimes this happens because the original post was set in gravel or packed dirt rather than a real concrete footing. This is a safety concern, not just a cosmetic one.
Any new structure that will be attached to your home or carry significant weight needs proper footings before construction begins. This is not just a code requirement in Sherman - it is the difference between a structure that stays level for 20 years and one that starts shifting after the first wet season.
If you recently bought a home in Sherman and the inspection report mentioned anything about footings, pier movement, or foundation settling, it is worth having a concrete contractor take a look before dismissing it. Grayson County clay soil makes footing and foundation movement more common here than in many other parts of Texas.
We install footings for decks, covered porches, room additions, detached garages, workshops, and any other structure that needs a stable concrete base in the ground. Every footing project we take on starts with a site visit to assess soil conditions and determine the right depth - not a standard depth that gets applied to every lot regardless of what the ground actually looks like. For homeowners planning to raise or level an existing structure, we also offer foundation raising services alongside new footing installation.
Steel reinforcement is used wherever the load or soil conditions call for it. We pour concrete into forms - either wooden frames or tube molds - so the footing is the right shape and size for what it is supporting. The permit process is handled for you, including scheduling the city inspection before the pour.
Best for homeowners adding a new deck or covered porch who need properly permitted footings that reach stable soil and will not shift with Sherman clay.
Best for homeowners planning a room addition or structural change where the new load requires footings designed for the full weight of the additional structure.
Best for detached garages, workshops, storage buildings, and other freestanding structures that need a proper concrete base before construction begins.
Best for homeowners with a deck, porch, or small structure that has already shifted or settled and needs new footings installed to stop further movement and stabilize the structure.
Sherman and most of Grayson County sit on heavy clay soils that swell when they absorb moisture and shrink back when they dry out. This constant movement is one of the most common reasons structures shift and crack in this area. A footing that was not dug deep enough to reach stable soil below the active clay layer will move with the clay - and everything above it will move too. Homeowners in Denison face the same soil conditions, and we serve that area with the same approach.
Many of Sherman established neighborhoods have homes built in the 1950s through the 1970s. These homes sometimes have original footings built to older standards that may not be adequate for additions or structural changes by today expectations. If you are adding onto an older home, we assess what is already there before we design anything new - so your project is built on a base that can actually carry the load. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension has published research on how North Texas expansive soils affect concrete work - the findings confirm that soil preparation is as important as the concrete itself. If you are in Gainesville or elsewhere in our service area, the same clay conditions apply.
We reply within one business day. We come to your property to look at soil conditions, measure what is needed, and ask about any nearby utilities or drainage concerns - then give you a written estimate.
We submit the permit application to the City of Sherman Building Inspections office before any digging begins. This typically takes a few business days to a week. You do not need to visit city hall - we handle it.
We dig to the required depth, set up forms, and place steel reinforcement before the pour. A city inspector comes out to verify depth and placement before any concrete goes in - this is part of the permit process and protects you.
After inspection sign-off, we pour and smooth the footings. Curing takes about a week before any load goes on top. We give you a clear timeline and check back in Sherman summer heat to make sure curing is going well.
Free site visit. Written estimate. Permits handled. We reply within one business day.
Sherman clay is active near the surface - it moves with every rain and dry spell. We assess the soil on your specific lot and dig to where the ground is actually stable, not to a default number. That is what keeps your structure level through wet seasons and droughts.
We pull the required permit from the City of Sherman Building Inspections and schedule the pre-pour inspection as part of every job. The work is on the record, inspected, and documented - which matters when you sell your home or need to show the work was done to code.
Many Sherman homes from the 1950s through the 1970s have original footings that were not built for today load requirements. We look at what is already there before designing anything new, so your addition or structural change is built on a base that actually supports what you are adding.
You get a written estimate that breaks down depth, number of footings, reinforcement, and permit fees before we start. The number you see is the number you pay - no extra line items that appear after the holes are already dug. American Concrete Institute standards guide our footing work on every project.
Footing work is invisible once the project is done - but the quality of that hidden work determines whether your structure stays solid for 30 years or starts showing problems in the first few. We take it seriously because you cannot go back and fix it cheaply once it is buried.
Lift and level an existing foundation or structure that has settled unevenly on Sherman clay soil.
Learn MoreFull foundation poured for new construction or major additions where individual footings are not enough.
Learn MoreSherman busy season fills up fast - call or send us a message now to lock in your project date and get a written estimate before the ground gets too dry to dig.