S.03 · Deep excavation, foundations & structure
Deep excavation and foundations in urban areas
Basement excavation, sludge removal, groundwater pumping, retaining walls, footings, piles and slabs for towers and industry in Guadalajara, Zapopan and other cities in the region.
- Torre Altra (Foinversión)
- Bravante
- excavaciones 2026 en Guadalajara
Who it is for
- 01
Tower and vertical-housing developers with basements in consolidated neighborhoods.
- 02
Contractors who need a specialist in deep excavation and protection of adjacent properties.
- 03
Industry requiring foundations for heavy equipment and high-load floors.
What's included
- Mass and bottom excavation in urban areas
- Removal of sludge and excavated material
- Groundwater pumping and dewatering
- Retaining walls and shotcrete
- Footings, pedestals, grade beams and mat foundations
- Drilled piers and deep foundations
- Breaker layer and bearing surface preparation
- Concrete and steel structure
OBRA VIVA
How we build it, stage by stage
Every service follows the OBRA VIVA method: eight stages with verifiable deliverables.
- Stage 02
Excavation
Staged excavation with protection of adjacent properties and material removal.
- Stage 02
Water control
Pumping and dewatering when the site requires it.
- Stage 03
Foundations
Blinding, rebar, formwork and pours of footings, pedestals, grade beams or mat.
- Stage 04
Structure
Concrete columns, walls and slabs or steel erection per design.
- Stage 08
Handover
Concrete tests, foundation as-built drawings and certificate.
Indicative range
How much does it cost? Reference per unit
| Level | per m² | Example: 2,000 m² |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | MX$1,500 – MX$4,000 | MX$3,000,000 – MX$8,000,000 |
Indicative, subject to engineering design and site visit. Direct cost in the Guadalajara metro area: excludes land, design, permits and VAT; a regional factor applies in the rest of Jalisco and in other states. Parameters version 2026.10. Conventional foundations per m² of footprint; piles priced separately.
Calculate my rangeTests and deliverables
- Excavation procedure and protection of adjacent properties
- Pumping and water management plan
- Concrete tests (slump and compressive strength)
- Progress reports and level surveys
- Foundation as-built drawings
Applicable regulations
- Municipal building code and applicable technical standards
- Soil mechanics study and project structural calculations
- NMX standards for concrete and reinforcing steel
- NOM-031-STPS (excavation and site safety)
Projects in this service
Torre Altra: excavation, sludge removal, groundwater pumping and foundations
Foinversión
Capithal Park industrial park: clearing, grading, excavation and building foundations
Capithal Park
Almer industrial park: grading, excavation and foundations for Icebox
Icebox / Almer industrial park
Bravante: bottom excavation, material removal and breaker layer
Kiva Proyectos
Related guides
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How much does it cost to build an industrial building in Jalisco in 2026?
Indicative ranges per m², what they include and exclude, a typical breakdown by line item and the factors that move the price of a building in the Guadalajara metro area.
7 min
What earthworks include and how volume is calculated
Clearing, cut, fill, compaction and hauling: the line items of earthworks, how volume is quantified, what the lab checks and what the contractor should deliver.
6 min
Mat foundation vs. footings: when each one makes sense
What each system is, when soil and loads call for isolated footings, strip footings or a mat, what to expect from Guadalajara metro-area soils and why the soil mechanics study decides.
Frequently asked questions
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Quote this service with an engineer.
Free site visit within 48 hours and an itemized proposal with schedule.