Monolithic means “all in one pour” so the foundation is constructed in one single pour that is made up of a concrete slab with thicker areas under load bearing walls and all perimeter edges to take the place of footers. Because this Slab is poured all at once, it is much faster and keeps labor costs low.

How do you know if a foundation is monolithic?

Monolithic foundations are found with both block and poured walls. The difference is that the floor and footing are poured in one piece instead of two. In other words, the floor is poured with thick edges to it -- and those thick edges are the footing.

How much does it cost to pour a monolithic slab?

The cost of a monolithic concrete slab is $5 per square foot, resulting in an average total cost of $4,600 to $20,000.