What We Handle
- Full barndominium slabs
- Column footings for steel frames
- Living area with plumbing rough in
- Shop side with thicker sections
- Porch and wraparound slabs
- Pad building and grading on raw land
When You Need Barndominium Slabs
If you have bought land outside town and picked a barndominium kit or a builder, the slab is one of the first big steps. You will need it once your plans are drawn, your steel package is ordered and the pad location is set. Many owners also want a slab that handles both worlds: a smooth, level floor for the kitchen and bedrooms and a tougher floor for trucks, tractors and tools in the shop. Planning both early saves headaches later.
Our Process
Walk the land
We visit the property, look at the pad location, slope and drainage, and check how trucks will get in.
Build the pad
The pad is cleared, built up and compacted so the slab sits higher than the ground around it.
Layout and footings
We lay out column footings, beams and plumbing locations from your building plans.
Steel and barrier
Vapor barrier goes down under the living side, and rebar is placed through the whole slab.
Pour and cure
The slab is poured, often in one big day, then finished and kept moist while it cures.
Built for Georgetown Soil and Heat
Barndos are common on rural land around Jarrell, Florence, Liberty Hill and the east side of the county, and each area brings a different challenge. Out east the clay can swell and shrink, so the pad needs good compaction and drainage to keep a large slab from moving. To the west, limestone near the surface can mean breaking rock for footings. Big open lots also mean water from heavy spring storms runs straight at your pad, so we raise and slope it. A slab this size takes time to place, so summer pours start at first light.
Estimate Your Concrete
What Affects the Price
- Total slab size
- Living versus shop square footage
- Column footing count and size
- Pad build up and grading on raw land
- Plumbing layout and inspections
- Distance and road access for trucks
Why Customers Choose Us
Barndominium Slabs FAQ
How much does a barndominium slab cost in Williamson County?
The price depends on the slab size, how much pad work your land needs, the footing design and how far trucks must travel. Call us with your plans and we will give you a quote for your property.
Do barndominium slabs need special footings?
Most steel framed barndos need footings at each column to carry the frame. Your building plans or steel supplier will show the size and spacing, and we form and pour them with the slab.
Can the shop side be thicker than the living side?
Yes. Many owners want a heavier floor where trucks, tractors or a lift will sit. We can plan the thickness for each area as your plans call for.
Do I need a permit for a barndominium slab outside Georgetown city limits?
Rules differ between the city, its extraterritorial area and unincorporated Williamson County. Check with the county or city for your address before the pour, and we will build to the plans you have approved.
How long does it take to pour a barndominium slab?
Most of the time goes into building the pad, laying out footings and getting the plumbing rough in done and inspected, which can take anywhere from several days to a few weeks. The pour itself is often one long day for a slab this size. Rain and inspection dates are the usual things that move the schedule.
Can the porch be poured at the same time as the barndo slab?
Usually, yes. Pouring porches with the main slab saves a separate truck trip, and the porch can be set a little lower and sloped so rain runs away from the doors. If your porch plans are not final yet, it can be poured later and tied in with steel.
What do I need ready before scheduling a barndominium slab pour?
Have your building plans, your steel supplier's anchor bolt layout and your plumbing layout in hand. A cleared pad location and a path that concrete trucks can use after a rain also help keep pour day on track.
How do you build a barndominium pad on clay soil in Central Texas?
We strip the topsoil, bring in fill and compact it in layers so the pad is firm and sits above the ground around it. Grading the land so storm water flows around the pad keeps the clay underneath from soaking up water, which is a big part of limiting slab movement.