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Raft Foundation vs Isolated Footing in India: Which Suits Your Soil?

A foundation is not chosen from a catalogue — it is chosen from your soil report. Isolated footings are the cheapest, simplest option on firm ground, and a raft is the right answer when the soil is weak, variable, or expansive. This guide compares both on bearing capacity, cost, settlement and construction, so you can check your contractor's recommendation instead of accepting it blind.