Concrete Slabs & Pads
Concrete slabs and pads serve sheds, equipment, AC units, hot tubs and a range of utility uses. We prepare the base, place reinforcement within the quoted scope, and pour a slab suited to what it will carry.
The Problem
What goes wrong with this work
Slabs crack and settle when the base isn't compacted or the thickness and reinforcement don't match the load. A shed pad and an equipment pad are not the same specification.
What We Do
How this service works
We excavate and compact the base, set forms to the correct elevation, place reinforcement within the quoted scope, and pour and finish the slab to suit its intended use.
Scope
What's included — and what isn't
Every quote identifies the scope, the handoff, and what is by others. Here's what this service typically covers.
Included scope
- Excavation and base preparation with compaction
- Forming to layout and elevation
- Reinforcement within the quoted scope
- Concrete placement, finishing and jointing
- Stripping and cleanup
By others / exclusions
- Concrete supply and pump unless separately included
- Engineering design for loaded slabs
- Utility, plumbing or electrical rough-ins by other trades
- Permits where required
Process
How the work proceeds
A clear sequence so you know what happens and when.
- 1
Confirm use and load
We confirm what the slab will carry so thickness and reinforcement are specified correctly.
- 2
Prepare base
The area is excavated and a compacted granular base is placed.
- 3
Form and reinforce
Forms are set to elevation and reinforcement within scope is placed.
- 4
Pour and finish
Concrete is placed, finished and jointed; forms are stripped and the site cleaned up.
Options
Finishes, applications & suitability
Shed and utility pads
Lighter-duty pads for sheds, AC units and similar loads.
Equipment pads
Heavier-duty slabs for equipment, hot tubs or storage — specified to the load.
Exterior flatwork
Slabs as part of patios, walkways or yard surfaces.
Why Can Concrete
How we approach this work
We ask what the slab will carry before we quote, so the thickness and reinforcement match the use. Our crew handles base, forming and finishing in one scope.
A clear, coordinated scope
Your written quote sets out the agreed work, the handoff, and what is by others — so responsibilities are defined before the work begins, and changes are discussed before they proceed.
Cost
What affects project cost
We don't publish prices or instant quotes. These are the factors that shape a written quote.
- Slab size and thickness
- Load requirements and reinforcement
- Base depth and material
- Removal of existing surface
- Access for trucks and pump
FAQ
Questions about this service
What thickness do I need?+
It depends on what the slab will carry. A shed pad and an equipment pad need different specifications. We confirm the use during quoting.
Do you pour hot tub pads?+
Yes, with reinforcement suited to the load. We'll confirm the specification during quoting.
Can you pour a slab inside an existing shed?+
Access determines this. We'll review access during the site visit and tell you honestly if it's feasible.
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