What We Handle
- Workshop slabs
- Metal building slabs with anchor bolts
- RV, boat and trailer storage slabs
- Pole barn and equipment shed floors
- Thickened areas for lifts and heavy equipment
- Aprons at overhead doors
When You Need Shop & Metal Building Slabs
Most people call when the metal building is ordered and the supplier sends the anchor bolt plan. That is the moment you need a slab built to those exact measurements. Others are tired of parking the RV on dirt or gravel, or they want a shop where a car lift, welder or wood tools can sit on a solid floor. If your current shop floor has wide cracks or low spots that collect water, a new slab may be the fix.
Our Process
Get the drawings
We review the building supplier's anchor bolt and footing plans and the size of your doors.
Prep the site
The pad is graded, compacted and raised if needed so water drains away from the building.
Footings and bolts
We dig and reinforce the perimeter and column footings, then set anchor bolts by template.
Pour the floor
The slab is poured and finished, with door aprons and any thicker areas placed as planned.
Cut and cure
Control joints are cut and the slab cures before the building crew starts erecting steel.
Built for Georgetown Soil and Heat
Shop slabs are usually big, open and loaded heavily in spots, which is a tough mix on Georgetown clay. When that soil shrinks in a dry summer, a big slab can crack across the middle if it is not jointed and reinforced well. We compact the pad, place steel throughout and plan joint lines around how the floor will be used. Raw land west of I-35 may have limestone that slows down digging footings. And because rain sheets off big metal roofs, we grade and raise the pad so storm water moves away from your doors.
Estimate Your Concrete
What Affects the Price
- Building size and door layout
- Footing and anchor bolt design
- Slab thickness for vehicles or lifts
- Pad build up, fill or rock work
- Aprons and approach slabs
- Site access for trucks and pump
Why Customers Choose Us
Shop & Metal Building Slabs FAQ
Can you pour a slab for a metal building kit I already bought?
Yes. Send us the anchor bolt plan and footing details from your building supplier, and we will form, set bolts and pour to those measurements.
How thick should a shop slab be for a car lift?
Car lifts usually need a thicker area of concrete under the posts, and the lift maker lists what it requires. Tell us the model before we pour so we can plan for it.
Do I need a permit for a shop slab near Georgetown TX?
It depends on whether you are inside city limits or out in the county, and on the building size. Check with the City of Georgetown or Williamson County for your address before work starts.
Why do big shop slabs crack?
Large slabs shrink as they cure and move with clay soil in wet and dry seasons. Good base prep, steel reinforcement and well placed control joints help keep cracks small and in the joints.
How long should a shop slab cure before the metal building goes up?
Concrete sets within a day but keeps gaining strength for weeks after the pour. Your building supplier or erection crew may list a waiting period before steel goes up. We will let you know when the slab is ready so you can line up the next step.
How thick should a slab be for RV, tractor or equipment storage?
Heavy vehicles and equipment need more concrete and a firmer base than a typical garage floor, for example 6 inches instead of 4. The right choice depends on the weight, the soil and how the slab will be used. Tell us what you plan to park inside and we will build the floor around it.
Do I need a vapor barrier under a shop slab?
If the building will be enclosed, insulated or climate controlled, a vapor barrier under the slab helps keep ground moisture from coming up through the floor. That matters for stored tools, wood, and any epoxy coating you might add later. For an open pole barn it is less important, and we can talk through what fits your use.
How much does a 30x40 shop slab cost?
The footprint is only part of it. Slab thickness, footing and anchor bolt design, how much fill the pad needs, door aprons and site access all change the price. Call 737-352-6148 with your building size and anchor bolt plan, or request a quote online.