Concrete Slab & Foundation Work
Solid foundations and precision slabs for residential and commercial structures.
Why Your Foundation Matters
Every structure is only as strong as its foundation. Whether you are building a new home addition, a detached garage, a workshop, or a commercial building, the concrete slab beneath it needs to be engineered correctly. A foundation that is too thin, poorly reinforced, or improperly graded will lead to cracking, settling, and structural problems that are expensive to fix later.
Arizona soil presents unique challenges for foundation work. The desert soils in Sun City West can contain expansive clays that swell when they absorb water and shrink during dry periods. This movement puts tremendous stress on concrete slabs. Proper site preparation and engineering are essential to counteract these forces and keep your foundation stable for decades.
Sun City West Concrete Master builds foundations that are designed for our specific soil and climate conditions. We use tested methods and quality materials to deliver slabs that stay level, crack-free, and structurally sound for the life of your building.
Our Foundation Installation Process
Site Evaluation and Grading
Every project starts with a thorough site evaluation. We examine the soil type, drainage patterns, and slope of your property. If needed, we bring in fill material and grade the site to the correct elevation and pitch. Proper grading ensures that water flows away from the foundation rather than pooling beneath it, which is critical for preventing long-term soil movement.
Compaction and Base Preparation
The soil beneath your slab must be compacted to a specific density to prevent settling. We use mechanical compaction equipment to achieve the required density, then add a layer of crushed aggregate base material. This aggregate layer provides additional drainage and creates a stable platform for the concrete. A vapor barrier is installed over the base for interior slabs to prevent moisture from migrating through the concrete.
Reinforcement and Pouring
We install steel rebar in a grid pattern throughout the slab area. The rebar is tied and elevated on chairs to ensure it sits at the correct height within the concrete. For larger slabs, we may also use post-tension cables for additional strength. The concrete is poured in a continuous operation to avoid cold joints, then leveled and finished to the required specifications.
Types of Slab Work We Handle
- Slab-on-grade foundations for homes and additions
- Garage slabs with proper thickness for vehicle weight
- Workshop and shed foundations
- Equipment pads for HVAC units and generators
- Commercial building foundations
- Structural slabs with post-tension reinforcement
Foundation Repair and Assessment
If your existing foundation is showing signs of distress, early intervention can save you significant money and prevent further damage. Common warning signs include cracks in the slab or walls, doors and windows that stick or do not close properly, uneven floors, and gaps between the floor and walls. These symptoms often indicate soil movement beneath the foundation.
We provide professional foundation assessments to determine the cause and extent of any damage. Depending on the situation, solutions may range from crack repair and sealing to more involved stabilization work. If your slab has settled unevenly, our concrete leveling services may be able to restore it without full replacement. For surfaces around the home that need attention, we also handle concrete repair and replacement.