Anyone know what I can expect to pay per sq/ft to have a concrete slab laid

[USMC88-93]

I have not decided on dimensions but it would be a minimum of 12ft by 14ft. to put a 12 x 14 tuff shed on. I know it would vary in price based on the thickness of the slab and quality of the concrete but am looking for a general idea to start with.

[theGinsue]

Have you considered pouring the slab yourself?

It doesn't take much to frame up a shed slab and most tool rental centers actually sell different qualities of concrete (including the fiber reinforced stuff) and rent the concrete working tools for a portion of what you'd pay someone else to do the work (they even rent concrete mixers).

If you go this route, just remember not to overwork the concrete. Once it starts setting up, leave it be!

Just a thought.

[HBARleatherneck]

http://calculator.net/concrete-calculator.html?slablength=12&slablengthunit=foot&slabwidth=14&slabwidthunit=foot&slabthick=6&slabthickunit=inch&slabquantity=1&slabcal=Calculate&holediameter=2.5&holediameterunit=foot&holedepth=6&holedepthunit=foot&holequantity=1&tubediameter=5&tubediameterunit=foot&tubeindiameter=4&tubeindiameterunit=foot&tubedepth=6&tubedepthunit=inch&tubequantity=1

Figure minimum 3 yards according to this calculator. based on 12'x14'x6"

i called on concrete about a month ago. (it is a commodity, so it changes)
it was $96 a yard delivered to my house. It could be cheaper for you since you probably are closer to a batch plant than I am. Of course this is just delivered cost. you would still have to form it up and do it yourself.

myself, I would just get 150 bags of mud from Home Depot and pour it myself, it is easy and saves money for ammo. It would take longer for me to go to town and get the concrete, than it would actually take to pour it.

[Irving]

I've got a few numbers of some professional guys that I would recommend. I'll check this thread again when I get to work and see if you need them.

[Troublco]

I've done work like this in the past, and if you're going to do it yourself I would recommend getting a mix-on-site company to provide the concrete. Trying to mix that quantity yourself and keep up with what's already down as it starts to cure while you mix more constantly is a flaming pain in the backside. When you figure the cost of the bagged mix along with the rental of the mixer and the extra time it's going to take you to mix it as you go, the mix on site truck can really save you all the way around. I've done patios as big as 16x40 this way, and while it's still a ton of work it's about half the work compared to trying to mix it yourself. Plus, one other factor to consider is that each different batch you mix will be a little different, but once a mix on site truck has the mix right it stays fairly consistent. Just my $.02.

[Irving]

Will he have to have the mix truck right next to the slab location, or could he keep it in the front yard?

[68Charger]

to put a 12 x 14 tuff shed on.

When I got a shed, it had a floor.. whole thing was delivered on a flatbed tilt trailer. Slab not required, just level ground- I put down a layer of crusher fines & compacted it to make sure it would be solid, but a slab would be overkill, unless they're going to build it on-site onto the slab...

[rondog]

I'm interested in the same thing. I have a Tuff Shed already, which would have to be moved out of the way and then replaced after the concrete is cured. And I'm NOT interested in doing any of it myself! Too old, and have enough aches and pains already.

Any names of someone in the Parker area would be most appreciated! I need to get some estimates on this.

[Irving]

Try R & M Bros Construction @ 303.472.4981
D J Feighner Associated Contractors Inc @ 720.641.7754
E-Z Concrete Inc @ 720.840.3497
H & A Concrete Sawing Inc @ 303.591.8042

We've had work done for us by more than one of these guys.

[rondog]

Thank you sir!

[HBARleatherneck]

a slab is nice, but definetey not needed if you want to skip it.

i built my "shed" this winter.it is 10x12. fully insulated and also lined with osb. so its heavy. my floor is 2x8 16" on center. i park 1 harley, 2 dirt bikes, and 1 atv inside it. no problem. you dont need to go that heavy on the floor either if you arent parking heavy items in it.

a concrete truck will have to be able to get to with in say....12-16 feet...i am guessing. i think they usually only come with couple chutes. now if you are rich you could call out a pump truck and put the mud right where you want it...it make it soooo easy. but expensive.

[USMC88-93]

I appreciate the input guys but it appears I will have to call around to get an idea as no one has posted any sort of guess-timate.

[StagLefty]

I put my shed on pressure treated 4x4's and skipped the slab.

[rondog]

I appreciate the input guys but it appears I will have to call around to get an idea as no one has posted any sort of guess-timate.

I'm guess-timating that's because there's so many possible variables that could affect a quote like location, prep work, access to site, etc. My shed is right next to my house, and I want it on a slab so I can use the slab as a patio extension and crap storage area.

[elkchaser]

The going rate used to be $1.50 per square foot to pour and finish, that did not include prep, forming and concrete. I would figure at leat another $1.50 to $2.00 per square to prep and form depending on what is needed.
Concrete is going for $100 to $110 per yard give or take; for a 4" slab you need a little over 2 yards so figure 2 1/4 yards. You may have to round up to full yard increments. Less than 5 yard delivery, plan on $50 "haul charge."
You're looking at around $400 if you do it yourself and rent tools. If you want fiber mesh, hang #4 steel, need fill, etc this may need to be a little higher. I think Fiber is about another $7.50 per yard. I would anticipate $1000 if you simply write a check. If you talking to a small company or an individual, definitely throw out the "what's the cash price" question.

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