For a crawl space, exterior concrete walls raise the foundation a minimum of 18 inches above ground level, which leaves access space for wires, plumbing and storage.

Cinder Block Foundation: $16,000; Basement: $40,000 and up, ... Filling a crawl space with concrete will typically cost $5 to $10 per square foot, including finishing work.

A crawl space […] Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 82°F. ... The crawl space of a house built upon a cinder-block or wooden foundation will offer less protection than a similarly ...

A crawl space is a type of foundation with short walls (typically masonry) ... Concrete block walls can be built on top of the slab to create a basement or crawl space, ...

A well-built cinder-block wall can be a thing of beauty — sides that are straight, courses that are level, space that is neatly enclosed. Cinder-block walls are the foundation of choice in new ...

This stone foundation was probably built in the 1840s in New Hampshire. It will support a new apartment building with the help of the concrete block for at least another 200 years. (Tim Carter ...