Baconator
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I am building a 50x80 steel building, I have the steel and had a foundation designed. I dont know any concrete foundation contractors so I bid a few guys who were recommended to me, and they all came back around $30k-$40K, I had budgeted $20k based upon the shop I build 5 years ago. I know concrete has gone up quite a bit, but this seems steep.
I am wondering if it is something I could tackle myself, my concrete experience is pouring small pads and cassions, and grinding cocks out of small pads, so I am not very experienced.
This is a snipped from the drawing so you can see what I am needing to do. The wall is only 3.5' tall, and 8" wide unless its where a beam attaches.
Here is a corner of the drawing and the detail that goes with it. Curious if I should be saying F-it and happily paying, or saving 20k and doing it myself. Im not 2BigBronco determined, so factor that into your advice.
I am wondering if it is something I could tackle myself, my concrete experience is pouring small pads and cassions, and grinding cocks out of small pads, so I am not very experienced.
This is a snipped from the drawing so you can see what I am needing to do. The wall is only 3.5' tall, and 8" wide unless its where a beam attaches.
Here is a corner of the drawing and the detail that goes with it. Curious if I should be saying F-it and happily paying, or saving 20k and doing it myself. Im not 2BigBronco determined, so factor that into your advice.