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That depends on what type of foundation you're going to build, whether it be block, pier, poured wall, or earth form. Please indicate the type you are inquiring about.

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Q: How wide do you excavate for a foundation?
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When do you need to excavate for a foundation?

every 20 years


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For a foundation for a building, it is necessary to excavate at least below the soil zone, and further, sufficiently to enable a strong enough concrete foundation to support the intended building. Commonly, the base of the trench (the footing) will be a few times wider than the actual width of the foundation wall, so as to provide sufficient load bearing for the building.


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