What is the average concrete slab square foot cost in your state?

[JoeyVelderrain]

I just got quoted a cost of $5.50 and $6.00 a square foot for a house slab, nothing fancy, just footings and a rectangle shaped slab. I am in North Louisiana, are those quotes in the ballpark or am I being taken for a ride?

[Tscarborough]

Sounds cheap to me. Was it based on plans and specifications or just napkin drawings?

[JoeyVelderrain]

Originally Posted by Tscarborough

Sounds cheap to me. Was it based on plans and specifications or just napkin drawings?

I have architect signed blueprints and they both met me at the site so they know what they're getting into.

[Tscarborough]

Prices differ by market, but that sounds dirt cheap to me for anywhere. I would get another price at least, and maybe not go with the cheapest if there is a big difference.

[Tscarborough]

Let me ask you this: Did he say "this is what the price works out to be per square foot", or did he say, "I can generally do this type of slab for $5.50-6.00 per SqFt"?

[Tscarborough]

Also, do you have structual drawings for the foundation or just architectural.

[JoeyVelderrain]

They gave me a set price and I divided by the square footage of the slab.
They didn't itemize it. I am still waiting on a third price to come in to see how close they all are.

[JoeyVelderrain]

The blueprints have a detail of the foundations and a slab cut away.

[Tscarborough]

OK, the price is the price, but it still sounds cheap. Concrete and rebar don't vary that much, so it has to be labor.

[Tscarborough]

Going by this:

NAHB: Breaking Down House Price and Construction Costs

The foundation and associated costs should be around 7% of the total estimated cost of construction. How does that compare?