Common slab types we build

Hot tub pads

Engineered for point loads and vibration damping. Typical features include 100–150 mm thickness, fibre‑reinforced mix, optional rebar grid, and a slight slope away from the house. Electrical conduit sleeves and spa pad footprints are coordinated with your installer.

Sheds & workshops

Monolithic slabs with thickened edges for load‑bearing walls, levelling for prefab sheds, and anchor insert placement for walls or shelving. Options for perimeter insulation and moisture barriers to keep interiors dry.

Garden suites / laneway homes (slab‑on‑grade)

Energy‑smart slab‑on‑grade foundations with thickened edge beams, vapour barrier, perimeter insulation, and optional in‑slab radiant heat rough‑in. Coordination with designer/engineer for permit drawings and inspections.

Equipment & generator pads

Heavier‑duty slabs for heat pumps, generators, and commercial gear, with vibration pads, embeds, or plinths as required.

Container pads & tiny homes

Level, durable surfaces with corner piers or anchor points to secure containers or mobile structures. Drainage plan prevents pooling under the unit.

Patio and pergola bases

Clean, level pads with hidden conduit for lighting or gas lines; saw‑cut panel lines for a modern look.

Options and upgrades

• Reinforcement: Fibre‑reinforced mixes, welded wire mesh, or rebar grids (e.g., #10/#13 at 300–400 mm on centre) depending on use.
• Vapour barrier: 10–15 mil poly below the slab reduces moisture migration—especially important for interior or enclosed uses.
• Insulation: Rigid foam under or at the slab perimeter for conditioned spaces (garden suites, studios).
• Radiant heat: Tubing rough‑in and manifold locations coordinated with your mechanical contractor.
• Drains & slopes: Centre or trench drains for wash‑down areas; gentle slope for exterior pads to shed water.
• Edge details: Thickened edges, curb/stem walls, or raised housekeeping pads for equipment.
• Surface finishes: Smooth/trowel for interiors, light broom for traction at exterior doors; densifier/sealer for dust control and easier cleaning.
• Anchor points: Cast‑in anchors, sleeves, or post bases set accurately to your building plans.

Our concrete slab installation process

1. Site assessment & fixed‑price quote
   We review access, grades, utilities, clearances, loads, and any permit requirements. You’ll receive a clear quote with thickness, reinforcement, vapour barrier, insulation, finish, and timeline.
2. Layout & excavation
   We establish finished floor elevation, set batter boards, and excavate to depth. Soft spots are removed and replaced with compacted granular base.
3. Base prep & vapour barrier
   Granular base placed and compacted in lifts; laser‑grade to spec. Install vapour barrier and perimeter isolation where required.
4. Forms, insulation & reinforcement
   Forms are set square and to elevation. Place insulation (if specified), then install mesh/rebar per design; set sleeves/embeds for services and anchors.
5. Pour & finish
   Concrete is placed, screeded, bull‑floated, and trowelled to your selected finish. Edges are tooled cleanly; surface tolerances checked with straightedge/laser.
6. Saw‑cuts & curing
   Control joints are cut at the right time to manage shrinkage. Curing compound or wet cure is applied to build strength and reduce dusting.
7. Clean‑up & walkthrough
   We leave the site tidy, review maintenance, and provide your workmanship warranty. If inspections are part of your permit, we coordinate our scope with your designer/engineer.

Typical specification (guideline)

• Hot tub pads: 125–150 mm slab, fibre + mesh or rebar grid, slight slope away from structures, sealed surface.
• Sheds/workshops: 100–125 mm slab with thickened edges (up to 300 mm), mesh/rebar per walls and loads.
• Garden suites/laneway homes: Insulated slab‑on‑grade with thickened edge beams, vapour barrier, reinforcement, and radiant rough‑in (as designed).
• Equipment pads: 125–200 mm slab, higher‑strength mix and additional rebar/anchorage as needed.

Final design varies—after site review we’ll confirm the right spec for your project.

Built for Victoria’s climate

• Drainage‑first approach: We set elevations and slopes to move water away from walls and toward approved drainage points.
• Freeze–thaw aware: Air‑entrained mixes and proper joints reduce surface scaling and random cracking.
• Moisture control: Vapour barriers, isolation joints, and edge details protect structures from damp coastal conditions.
• Sealer strategy: Penetrating sealers or densifier reduce dusting and make clean‑up easier, especially in covered slabs.

Permits, engineering & coordination

Some slab projects—especially garden suites/laneway homes and structural slabs—require permits and engineered drawings. We coordinate with your designer/engineer for slab details, insulation, radon rough‑ins (if required), and inspection stages. Note: municipal rules vary—please confirm requirements with the relevant authority in Greater Victoria.

Ideas that work

• Future‑proof conduits to a shed or studio (power/data/water) routed under the slab.
• Integrated curbs to keep equipment up and dry.
• Saw‑cut panel grid to align with building lines for a polished look.
• Apron/paver transitions at doors for clean, puddle‑free entries.
• Matching walkway or patio poured at the same time for efficient mobilization and perfect colour match.

Care & maintenance

• Initial cure: Light foot traffic after 24–48 hours; place heavy loads only after specified cure—typically 7–10 days for light loads and longer for heavy equipment (we’ll advise).
• Cleaning: Sweep or rinse; mild detergent for spills. Avoid harsh de‑icers containing ammonium sulphates/nitrates.
• Reseal schedule: Penetrating sealers typically every 2–3 years depending on exposure.
• Anchors & drilling: Use proper anchors and avoid cutting reinforcement or radiant tubing—ask us for as‑builts if we installed embeds.

Areas we serve

We pour concrete slabs across Greater Victoria: Victoria (Downtown, James Bay, Fairfield, Fernwood, Oaklands, Rockland), Saanich (Gordon Head, Royal Oak, Broadmead, Quadra, Tillicum), Oak Bay, Esquimalt, and Westshore communities (Langford, Colwood, View Royal). Nearby Vancouver Island locations considered on request.