Prime Concrete is a trusted concrete slab contractor in Des Moines, Iowa, pouring shed pads, equipment slabs, and commercial floors built to the right spec for the job.
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Concrete slabs are the workhorse of the concrete world. Prime Concrete pours slabs of all kinds across the Des Moines Metro, from small backyard pads for sheds and hot tubs to larger pours for outbuildings, equipment, and commercial uses. Every slab we pour is sized, reinforced, and finished based on what it will actually carry day to day, not as a one size fits all spec.
Proper sizing and reinforcement are the difference between a slab that lasts decades and one that cracks the first winter. A 4 inch slab is great for a backyard shed but undersized for a workshop or commercial pour. We use rebar, wire mesh, fiber, or a combination based on the load and the application, and we never cut corners on the base prep that ultimately decides how long the slab will last.
Residential clients come to us for shed slabs, hot tub pads, generator pads, mailbox pads, and patio extensions. Commercial clients hire us for equipment pads, dumpster pads, generator and HVAC pads, and larger building slabs. Either way, we handle the permitting questions, site prep, reinforcement, and finishing so the slab is ready when you need it for the next step in your project.
Slab projects vary a lot in size and purpose. Here are the most common pours we handle across the Des Moines area.
A solid concrete slab gives a backyard shed or outbuilding a level, dry, rot proof base. We pour shed pads sized to match the structure, with the right thickness and reinforcement to handle Iowa freeze-thaw cycles and the weight of stored items.
Generator pads, AC unit pads, hot tub slabs, and storage pads all need a stable, level concrete base. We pour these slabs to the spec needed for the equipment and account for any vibration, weight distribution, or drainage requirements.
Commercial slabs cover everything from dumpster pads to building floors and equipment foundations. We work with Des Moines businesses to spec and pour slabs that meet load requirements and stay flat and crack free under daily commercial use.
We visit your property, talk through the slab use case, and give you a clear written quote with no pressure.
We clear and grade the area, then compact a solid base built for Iowa freeze-thaw conditions.
We set clean forms and place rebar, wire mesh, or fiber as needed for the load the slab will carry.
We pour the right concrete mix, finish the surface, cut control joints, and walk you through curing timelines.
Thickness depends on the intended use. A standard shed or storage slab is typically 4 inches. Equipment pads and slabs supporting heavier loads are usually 5 to 6 inches with additional reinforcement. We recommend the right spec during your estimate.
Slab costs vary based on size, thickness, and site conditions. Slabs requiring significant grading or reinforcement cost more than straightforward pours on flat ground. Contact us for a free on-site estimate.
It depends on the application. Small shed slabs often use wire mesh rather than rebar. Slabs supporting heavy equipment, vehicles, or structures typically use rebar for added strength. We specify the right reinforcement for every job.
Concrete reaches functional strength in about 7 days and full strength in 28 days. For shed or outbuilding slabs, construction can typically begin after 7 days. We will give you specific guidance based on your project.
Yes. Large slabs are often poured in sections with planned control joints. This is standard practice and does not affect the strength or long-term performance of the finished slab.
Prime Concrete pours slabs throughout the Des Moines Metro and surrounding Iowa communities.
