They may be significant due to their present or possibleeconomic value, but also because they create a certain emotion withinus, or because they make us feel as though we belong to something â a country, a tradition, a way of life.
On average, slab foundations cost about $20,000 to $30,000 for mid-to large-sized homes. However, keep in mind that prices vary based on the size and layout of your home, and your geographic location.
The budget will also include material and labor costs associated with building forms for the concrete, casting the footers and stem wall, and pouring and finishing the slab. At the time of publication, the cost of a typical slab foundation for a home between 1,600 and 1,800 square feet ranges between $7,000 and $16,000. A perimeter foundation consists of a perimeter stem wall resting on below-grade footings; the walls and floor of the structure rest on the stem wall.