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.
1 Build Your Own House explains the pros and cons of a crawl space foundation. 2  A full basement foundation for an average home can cost $13,000-$30,000 or more, depending on the width and height of the walls, and whether utilities, windows or other features are included.hopping for a house foundation: 1  Concrete shouldn't be poured in temperatures lower than 40 degrees or higher 90 degrees Fahrenheit. 2  Installing a typical foundation for a new home can take 2-3 weeks including time for curing the concrete, according to BobVila.com.