Concrete Slab & Foundation Work

The Foundation of Every Solid Structure

Your building's foundation is its most important component. Everything else sits on top of it. A poorly built foundation leads to cracks, settling, moisture problems, and structural damage that costs thousands to repair. Getting it right from the start saves you money and headaches for the life of your building.

At EverSet Morgan Hill Concrete, we specialize in concrete slab foundations and flatwork for new construction, additions, garages, sheds, and commercial buildings. We understand Morgan Hill's soil conditions and building requirements, and we follow proper procedures for site preparation, grading, and concrete installation. Whether you're building a new home or adding a garage, we'll create a foundation that provides solid, level support for decades.

Foundation Services We Provide

We handle all types of concrete slab and foundation work for residential and commercial projects:

• Slab-on-grade foundations: These monolithic slabs combine the foundation and floor in one pour. They're cost-effective, durable, and work well for single-story buildings and garages in our area.
• Garage and shop slabs: Detached garages, workshops, and storage buildings need proper foundations too. We build level, reinforced slabs sized for your vehicles and equipment with adequate thickness for the loads they'll support.
• Addition foundations: When you're adding rooms to your home, the new foundation must match your existing structure and meet current building codes. We handle the tie-ins and transitions properly.
• Commercial slab work: Commercial buildings often need thicker slabs, heavier reinforcement, and special surface preparations for equipment or tenant improvements. We have experience with these demanding requirements.
• Shed and accessory building pads: Even small structures benefit from proper concrete foundations. We'll build the right size pad for your shed, greenhouse, or other backyard building.
• Equipment pads: HVAC units, generators, pool equipment, and other mechanical systems need stable, level platforms. We create properly sized and reinforced pads for all types of equipment.

Why Proper Foundation Work Matters

You can't see most of the work that goes into a good foundation, which is why some contractors cut corners. They skip proper compaction, use inadequate base material, or rush the concrete work. These shortcuts lead to problems down the road - settling, cracking, moisture intrusion, and structural failure.

We don't take shortcuts. Every foundation we build gets proper site preparation with adequate excavation, correct base material thickness, thorough compaction, appropriate reinforcement, and high-quality concrete poured to the right depth. We install vapor barriers when needed to prevent moisture problems and ensure proper drainage away from the structure.

This attention to detail costs more upfront than rushed work, but it saves you money over time. A solid foundation doesn't need expensive repairs. It keeps your building level and stable. If you're also planning driveway installation or other concrete work, we can coordinate everything for your project.

Our Foundation Installation Process

Here's what goes into building a proper concrete slab foundation:

Site evaluation and preparation: We start by evaluating your building site - soil type, drainage, slope, and access. Then we excavate to the required depth, removing organic material and unsuitable soil. Proper excavation depth varies based on soil conditions and building requirements.

Base material and compaction: We install clean gravel or crushed stone as a base layer. This material provides drainage, prevents soil moisture from reaching the slab, and creates a stable platform. We compact the base in layers with proper equipment to achieve the density required by building codes.

Utility and reinforcement preparation: Any plumbing, electrical, or HVAC rough-ins get installed before the concrete pour. We place vapor barriers to block ground moisture, then install steel reinforcement - either rebar or wire mesh - positioned at the correct height within the slab thickness.

Concrete placement and finishing: We use concrete formulated for foundation work, poured to the engineered thickness for your structure. Our crew levels and smooths the surface, creating the required finish and installing anchor bolts for framing connections. Proper finishing ensures a level surface for construction.

Curing and protection: Concrete gains strength as it cures. We protect new slabs from too much sun, wind, or rain during the crucial first days. This allows the concrete to achieve its design strength before construction continues.

Morgan Hill Foundation Specialists

Local soil conditions and building codes affect how foundations should be built. Our team knows Morgan Hill's requirements and has relationships with local building inspectors. We handle permit applications and schedule required inspections at the right stages of construction.

Whether you're building a new home, adding a garage, or constructing a commercial building, we have the expertise to build foundations that pass inspection and support your structure properly. We also provide commercial concrete services for larger projects with more complex requirements.

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