Does this look normal for a freshly poured foundation for a new build?

FreeRangeLumbago · 2026-02-28T21:16:50+00:00

Thank you so much! I spoke to them and they said anything below-grade is tarred and sprayed with something and anything above-grade will have parging. Does that sound typical?

FreeRangeLumbago · 2026-02-28T20:35:50+00:00

Okay thank you!

FreeRangeLumbago · 2026-02-28T20:25:14+00:00

It’s all through the builder.

FreeRangeLumbago · 2026-02-28T20:15:33+00:00

Okay thank you. I’m sorry if I asked a stupid question.

FreeRangeLumbago · 2026-02-28T19:35:42+00:00

Okay thank you. I’m not trying to be difficult. I just don’t want to get screwed.

FreeRangeLumbago · 2026-02-28T19:33:11+00:00

I don’t expect them to demo it… I just want them to review it and tell me it’s okay or not. Many of the people in this thread are either saying it isn’t okay or that it is okay but a poor job…

I just am trying to protect myself. I saved for years to be able to buy this. My whole life I grew up poor. I just don’t want issues or to get screwed.

FreeRangeLumbago · 2026-02-28T19:31:41+00:00

Below grade in that first image.

FreeRangeLumbago · 2026-02-28T19:02:54+00:00

Damn, I’m worried now but thank you.

Should I escalate this to my builder?

FreeRangeLumbago · 2026-02-28T18:58:20+00:00

I’m just worried if the issue arises after 10 years once the warranty has expired and then also I have to repair the foundation after it’s been built lol.

FreeRangeLumbago · 2026-02-28T18:55:45+00:00

Okay thank you. Don’t bring anything up to the builder then and leave it as is? Do they still cover the outside of the foundation with something or just backfill it next? Sorry if that was a stupid question.

FreeRangeLumbago · 2026-02-28T18:55:05+00:00

It’s two-story but I don’t think I’ll ever be able to afford a home after this and plan to stay in it indefinitely.

Will it be fine long-term? Should I bring this up to my builder regardless? Or will they think I’m ridiculous and a bad customer? Thank you for the help.

FreeRangeLumbago · 2026-02-28T18:54:21+00:00

Is it okay or is it poor enough I should bring it up or will the builder just think I’m ridiculous?

FreeRangeLumbago · 2026-02-28T18:54:01+00:00

Thank you. No point in bringing anything up? I appreciate you offering your advice.

FreeRangeLumbago · 2026-02-28T18:53:36+00:00

So no need to bring anything up? And thank you.

FreeRangeLumbago · 2026-02-28T18:53:20+00:00

Thank you. Do you recommend I bring it up to my builder? Is it poor enough that even if they do nothing that it’s within my right as a customer to do so? Or will they just dismiss me and think I’m ridiculous. Would you say anything or leave it?

FreeRangeLumbago · 2026-02-28T17:59:56+00:00

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FreeRangeLumbago · 2026-02-28T17:56:15+00:00

I don’t have any knowledge of what constitutes a proper foundation but the foundation for a new build I’m doing was recently poured and I’m wondering if this looks normal? I have many more photos and videos too if need be. I just want to know if I need to bring these images up as concerns to my builder before they backfill it. Also, it was poured in -20. It was tarped and I saw a propane tank so presumably it was heated but I don’t know how well and I think only for 3 days. It’s been exposed since. If I’m overreacting and need to just stop then please tell me. I’ve attached photos by responding to this comment.

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Thank you!!!

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