Site Prep and Planning
Gravel Base Prep
A slab is only as good as the ground under it. We place and compact a gravel base in lifts, grade it to the finish elevations and check it with string and laser before forms and steel go in.
- MaterialCompactable road base
- MethodPlaced and compacted in lifts
- CheckLevel and thickness
- WhyEven support and drainage
What you get
What is included
- 1Even supportA consistent base keeps the slab from settling in spots.
- 2Drains waterGravel gives water a path so soil does not stay saturated.
- 3Frost protectionA good base helps reduce frost effects under slabs.
- 4Checked before pouringThickness and level are verified before the pour.
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?
- Every new slab and walk
- Replacements of failed concrete
- Sites with soft or clay soil
- Projects that need to last
Questions
Common questions
How thick should the base be?
Often four to six inches for flatwork, and more in soft areas or for heavy loads.
Why does clay soil matter?
Clay swells and shrinks with moisture, and a good base helps even out that movement.
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