Foundation block wall installation in Lehi UT - a basement wall that stays sound and dry
Planning a basement for a new home or addition? We build foundation walls that stand straight and keep dirt and water outside.
What goes into a block foundation wall in Lehi?
At Precision Lehi Concrete and Masonry, foundation block wall installation in Lehi means building the concrete block walls that hold up your house and hold back the soil around your basement. They sit on a concrete footing poured below the frost depth, so freezing water in the ground doesn't heave the footing and crack the wall.
Usually you're building a new home or an addition, and the excavator is lined up or already digging. The price mostly follows how long and deep the walls run and how much soil and water they'll face, because that decides the steel, the grout and the water barrier. The schedule turns on the city's permit and inspections, which we take care of, and on getting the floor framed before backfill. At the estimate I'll go over what your wall calls for, so you can see where the number comes from.
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Block foundations and the masonry around them
How we build a foundation block wall
We start with the footing, which should sit on undisturbed native soil, so if the dig turns up soft or weak ground, we pull it out and replace it with compacted soil, gravel or concrete before we pour. Then we lay the block, setting steel and grouting the hollow cores wherever your wall's soil load calls for it. I set the order of work so the wall is braced, or the floor is on, before any dirt goes back against it, because a wall designed to be held at the top can crack or even fail if it's backfilled while it's standing free. Before anything goes on the outside, I'll talk through how wet your site gets, since that's what decides between dampproofing and waterproofing, and then we backfill and grade.
A new foundation is usually the first step of more work around the house. When the yard is graded, we can come back for walkway construction so the path from the drive follows the new slope, and if a grill island or patio counter is on your list, outdoor kitchen masonry is easier to plan while the ground is still open.
Why Lehi homeowners call us for block foundations
I come out for every estimate
I walk the lot myself, look at the dig and the plans, and ask how wet the ground gets before I put a number on anything. You get your answers from the person who'll be on the job, not someone reading off a sheet.
In business since 2021
I spent summers through school on a masonry crew mixing mortar and carrying block, then started this business in 2021. A foundation that takes some figuring is the kind of job I like best, so I'll want to hear about yours.
Licensed and insured masons
We're licensed and insured. Our own crew of masons lays the block with me on site, so if the dig doesn't match the plan, I'm there to sort it out before the next row of block goes on.
Lehi plans sent in complete
Lehi takes every plan electronically, from the permit application to structural and soil reports, so we gather yours and send them in together. A complete set the first time means the city isn't left asking for a missing piece.
We're based in Lehi and build in the cities around it, from Provo up into the Salt Lake Valley. On a foundation, the order of work and the water plan matter most, so call (385) 338-6022 or send us a message with your address, how deep the basement goes, any soil report and whether you plan to finish it.
Get a free estimate for your foundation walls
Send the form and we'll get back to you within one business day to set a time. I'll come out, look at your lot and plans, and give you a free on-site estimate with no obligation.
- Licensed and insured.
- Free on-site estimates.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
What happens after you call about a block foundation in Lehi?
Call or send a message
Reach out by phone or the form, and we'll set a time to meet you at the lot. I'll ask a few questions first about the house and the dig so I know what to look at.
I walk the site with you
I come out myself, look at the excavation and go over the plans with you. The estimate lays out the footing, the block and any steel, the water barrier and what the permit side calls for, so you can see what you're paying for.
We file plans and book inspections
Once you say go, we file the plans with the city and book each inspection. Lehi asks for 24 hours' notice on every inspection, so we call ahead and line the crew's days up with the inspector's.
Build, then a final walkthrough
Our crew lays the walls with me on site, and nothing gets backfilled until the wall is braced or the floor is on. Before we pack up, we walk the finished job with you, and the work is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
Block foundation wall questions from Lehi
Does my block foundation wall need steel reinforcement?
Not always, because block foundation walls can be built without steel, though walls holding back heavy soil loads may need it. The more backfill presses on your wall, the more likely steel goes in, and wherever it does, grout fills the hollow cores around it. Some walls get every core grouted, with or without steel, which makes them solidly grouted. I'll go over the steel layout for your wall at the estimate.
What is the best way to waterproof a block foundation wall?
The best choice depends on how much water your site pushes against the wall. Dampproofing suits a site where loose, gravelly backfill lets groundwater drain down to an underground drain system. With heavy clay or a high water table, water can sit against the wall, so waterproofing makes more sense, and because it's generally elastic it can span small cracks.
How do I keep water away from a new basement wall?
Keep the water barrier unbroken from end to end and make sure the yard sheds water away from the house. The barrier is typically carried above the finished ground line, so it's fair to ask how high yours will run. The top layer of backfill should be soil that sheds rain instead of soaking it up, and the finished ground should slope away from the building.
How much does a block foundation wall cost in Lehi?
It comes down to the size of your walls and what they have to stand up to, so I price each one after seeing the site. Taller and longer walls, heavy backfill that calls for steel and grout, waterproofing instead of dampproofing, and soft ground that has to be dug out under the footing all raise the price, while a simple wall on firm, well-drained ground costs less. Call (385) 338-6022 to set up an estimate for your wall.
Who issues building permits in Lehi, and how are inspections booked?
Lehi City's Building and Inspection Department issues all building permits in Lehi. Inspections are booked by calling the city's inspection office, since it doesn't take requests by voicemail, email or online. On our jobs, we handle the application and make those calls.
Can I finish a block basement later?
You can, but raise it before the walls go up, because a common way of finishing basements causes trouble. Building science researchers note that framing basement walls, insulating between the studs and covering it with plastic sheeting is common, and that it often leads to odor, mold, decay and corrosion. If a finished basement is in your plans, tell me at the estimate so we can talk it through early.
Work that pairs with a block foundation wall
Walkway construction
Gives the new house a solid path from the driveway to the front door, laid in brick, stone or concrete to suit the look you're after.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
Once the house is up, block or stone built around a grill and counters turns the back patio into a place to cook and gather.