Concrete Slabs & Flatwork

When You Need a Concrete Slab

Concrete slabs and flatwork are the workhorses of your property. They provide solid, level surfaces for everything from storage sheds to workshop floors. If you're planning to build a structure, install heavy equipment, or create a parking area, you need a properly poured slab.

We pour slabs for all kinds of projects here in Chico: garage floors, equipment pads, RV parking, pole barns, greenhouse foundations, and outdoor work areas. Each application has different requirements for thickness, reinforcement, and finishing. At CCW Chico Concrete Works, we take the time to understand what you're building on the slab so we can design it correctly.

A slab might look simple, but there's a lot happening beneath the surface. The difference between a slab that lasts decades and one that cracks within a few years comes down to proper preparation and attention to detail.

What Makes a Quality Slab

Here's what goes into a professional slab installation:

• •Site preparation: We excavate to the proper depth, remove any organic material, and ensure the soil is stable and compacted.
• •Gravel base: A 4 to 6 inch layer of compacted gravel prevents settling and provides drainage so moisture doesn't build up under the slab.
• •Proper thickness: Residential slabs are typically 4 to 6 inches thick depending on the load they'll carry. Heavier equipment requires thicker concrete.
• •Reinforcement: We use rebar or wire mesh to strengthen the slab and prevent cracking, especially for larger areas or heavy loads.
• •Level finish: We use laser levels and screeds to ensure your slab is perfectly flat so doors open smoothly and equipment sits level.

Skipping any of these steps leads to problems later: cracking, settling, moisture issues, or an uneven surface that makes it hard to use the space. We don't cut corners because we want your slab to perform for decades.

Common Applications

Concrete flatwork covers a wide range of projects. We often pour slabs for garage floors, where you need a smooth, durable surface that can handle vehicle weight and occasional spills. For RV owners, we create reinforced parking pads that support the weight without cracking or sinking.

If you're adding a storage shed or workshop, we'll pour a foundation slab that keeps your structure level and dry. We also handle larger commercial flatwork projects like warehouse floors, loading areas, and equipment pads. The process is similar to residential slabs but scaled up for heavier use.

Many homeowners combine slabs with other concrete work. For example, we might pour a driveway that leads to a new garage slab, or extend an existing patio to create a larger entertainment area. We coordinate all the concrete work so everything flows together visually and structurally.

Frequently Asked Questions