Site Prep and Planning
Excavation and Grading
Great concrete starts with the ground. We excavate to the right depth, remove unsuitable soil, grade for drainage and set the final elevations so the base, forms and slab all start from a true surface.
- EquipmentSkid steers and excavators
- WorkDig, remove, grade
- ControlString lines and lasers
- ResultReady for base
What you get
What is included
- 1Right depthWe dig to the depth that leaves room for base and slab.
- 2Removes bad soilOrganic or soft soil is taken out and replaced.
- 3Drainage built inSlopes are set to move water away.
- 4Clean haul-offSpoils are hauled or placed where you want them.
How it works
From the first call to the last cure
We pour for homes, farms and businesses from Firestone to Denver, Boulder and Longmont. Find your city below and ask for a free estimate.
- 1Understand the projectWe talk through what is being built, the site conditions and the schedule.
- 2Measure and markThe layout is marked, utilities are located and the details are agreed.
- 3Do the groundworkGrading, base, steel, forms and drainage are done to the plan before any concrete arrives.
- 4Hand off to the pourThe crew checks everything against the plan so the pour day goes smoothly.
Good fit when
Is this the right service for you?
- Any project needing a new slab
- Yards with uneven ground
- Sites with drainage problems
- Walls and footings needing precise depth
Questions
Common questions
How deep do you dig for a patio?
Usually enough for a few inches of base plus the slab. We set the depth from the plan.
What about utilities?
We locate utilities before digging, and call for locates where required.
Goes well with
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Gravel Base PrepA compacted gravel base that keeps slabs flat and cracks controlled.See the service MIX 145Prep and PlanningDrainage SolutionsSlopes, drains and pipes that keep water away from concrete and buildings.See the service MIX 119Walls and FootingsFootings and Stem WallsFootings and stem walls set below frost depth and sized for the load.See the service Where we work
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