Concrete Slabs & Pads
Shed pads, hot tub pads, generator and equipment pads, and slabs of every size. Small or big, they all need the same things: solid, compacted ground, the right thickness and a level finish.
Pads we pour
- Shed and small building pads
- Hot tub pads, sized and reinforced for a full tub
- Generator, AC and equipment pads
- Pads for community use, like the one we poured for the Chenango County 4-H at the Chenango County Fairgrounds so they had a level spot for a handicap accessible picnic table
- Larger slabs and monolithic slabs for garages and shops
Why the ground matters
A pad is only as good as what's under it. We strip topsoil, compact a crushed stone base and set forms level, or sloped just enough to shed water. On sloped yards we can cut and fill with our own equipment so the pad sits right.
Where we do concrete slabs & pads
From our shop in Norwich we cover Chenango County and Central New York, including:
Our work, not stock photos.
Every photo here is a Bennett's job from our own crew.
Straight answers.
Don't see yours? Call (607) 244-5118. You'll talk to the people doing the work.
How thick should a shed pad be?
Most sheds sit fine on a standard slab, but heavier buildings and equipment need more. Tell us what's going on it and we'll size it.
Do I need a permit for a pad?
It depends on your town and what's going on it. Your code enforcement office can tell you. We're happy to help you figure out what to ask.
Helpful guides
Concrete Calculator
Work out cubic yards for a slab, footing or floor.
Monolithic Slabs in Central New York
What a monolithic slab is, when it works for garages and outbuildings in Central New York, and how frost depth and local code affect it.
What Affects the Cost of Concrete Work
What drives the price of a concrete patio, driveway, floor or slab in Central NY: size, thickness, site prep, access, finish, removal and timing. No guesswork.
How Long Does Concrete Take to Cure?
Concrete sets in hours, needs 3 to 7 days of curing and is rated at 28 days. What each stage means for your slab, plus curing methods and cold-weather limits.
How Thick Should a Concrete Slab Be?
Slab thickness for patios, walks, driveways, garage and shop floors in New York: the code minimum, common rules of thumb and why the base matters as much.
How Much Does a Yard of Concrete Cover?
A cubic yard of concrete covers about 81 square feet at 4 inches thick. Coverage by thickness, how to figure your order and why to order a little extra.
Bagged Concrete vs. Ready-Mix Concrete
When bagged concrete is fine and when you need a ready-mix truck: bags per yard, strength, consistency, truck access and the usual hand-mixing mistakes.
Vapor Barriers Under Concrete Slabs
When a slab needs a vapor barrier, what NY code and NRMCA say about 6-mil vs 10-mil plastic, where it goes in the base, and why exterior slabs usually skip it.
Building a Concrete Pad for a Hot Tub
What a concrete hot tub pad needs: thickness, rebar, level, bonding, drainage and electrical planning, using spa maker specs and a North Norwich job.
Tell us about your concrete slabs & pads project
(607) 244-5118Call or text, or send the form. Tell us what you're thinking and where the job is, and we'll get back to you.
- Phone
- (607) 244-5118
- natebenn03@gmail.com
- Based in
- Norwich, NY