Concrete Slabs & Flatwork

What Is Concrete Flatwork

Flatwork refers to any horizontal concrete surface. This includes garage floors, shed pads, workshop floors, basketball courts, equipment pads for HVAC units or generators, and other flat applications. These surfaces need to be level, properly reinforced, and built to handle the weight and use they will see. That is where quality installation makes all the difference.

You might not think much about a concrete slab until you need one. But when you are storing vehicles, running a workshop, or placing heavy equipment, you need a slab that performs. A properly poured concrete slab gives you a clean, level surface that does not crack, sink, or require constant maintenance. It just works, year after year.

Applications for Concrete Slabs

We install concrete slabs for a wide range of residential and commercial uses:

• Garage floors: Level, durable surfaces that stand up to vehicles and tools
• Storage shed pads: Stable foundations that keep your shed level and dry
• Workshop floors: Heavy-duty slabs for woodworking, mechanics, or hobbies
• Equipment pads: Solid bases for AC units, generators, hot tubs, or pool equipment
• RV parking: Reinforced slabs designed to support heavy recreational vehicles
• Basketball courts: Smooth, level surfaces perfect for sports and recreation

Each application has different requirements for thickness, reinforcement, and finish. We design your slab based on what you need it to do. A pad for an air conditioner is different from a garage floor, and we make sure you get the right specifications for your project. Need help with other concrete work? We also handle driveway installation and can tackle complete property transformations.

How We Build Slabs That Last

Every concrete slab we pour follows a systematic process designed to prevent common problems. First, we excavate and grade the area to ensure proper drainage. Then we install a compacted gravel base that provides stability and prevents settling. For slabs that will support vehicles or heavy loads, we add wire mesh or rebar reinforcement.

The concrete itself is mixed to the right specifications for your application. We pour at the correct thickness, typically 4 inches for light use and 6 inches or more for heavy loads. As the concrete sets, we finish the surface to your requirements, whether that is a smooth trowel finish for indoor spaces or a broom finish for outdoor traction. Finally, we cut control joints to manage expansion and contraction. At SteelStack Cathedral Concrete, we have been perfecting this process since 2024, and we stand behind every slab we pour. Your project is done right the first time, with attention to detail at every step. Looking for related services? Check out our foundation and footing services for structural concrete work.

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