Shop Pads in Gonzales, LA
Pads for shops, barns and garages in Gonzales. 3,500 PSI with fiber in every pour, with excavation, framing and expansion joints included.
- 3,500 PSI with fiber, every pour
- Same Day Proposals (for most projects)
- No price change mid job
- $2,500,000 General Liability & Workers Comp. Coverage
Shop Pads done right in Gonzales.
Gonzales is the Jambalaya Capital of the World and the busy center of Ascension Parish, a straight shot down I-10 from our Baton Rouge shop. We pour driveways, patios, shop pads and concrete slabs for homeowners all over Gonzales.
Lots on the edges of Gonzales and out toward the parish roads have room for detached garages and workshops. We build up and compact the pad on that clay before we pour, and we'll talk through rebar and thickened edges for a lift or heavy equipment.
- Commercial 3,500 PSI mix with fiber in every pour
- Excavation, forming and expansion joints included
- Same Day Proposals for most projects
- One firm price in writing
Dante was great to work with. Our old driveway was cracked all over and needed replacing. The new concrete looks fantastic. Very happy with the finished product.
Brandon L. Google Verified · Gonzales, LADante and his team replaced our entire driveway. They paid close attention to the grading and made sure the transition to our garage was smooth. We are extremely pleased with the result.
Amanda D. Google Verified · Gonzales, LAPour it once, pour it right. One firm price in writing, usually the same day we walk it.
Book My Free WalkthroughThe Most Important Part of a Shop Pad?
The concrete footings your shop plans call for.
Shop plans require specific concrete footings to ensure the concrete slab can properly support the future structure that will be built on it.
Pouring concrete in Gonzales.
Gonzales mixes older neighborhoods near Burnside Avenue and the original downtown with newer subdivisions spreading out along Highway 30 and Highway 44. The older streets usually have open ditches, narrower lots and driveways that have settled or cracked over the years, so a lot of work here starts with tearing out what's there. Newer neighborhoods tend to have curbs, subsurface drainage and HOA standards to follow. The ground is heavy clay that stays wet after a storm, and a lot of Gonzales is flat enough that a quarter inch of slope per foot can be the difference between a dry slab and standing water. Parts of the city sit in or near mapped flood zones, so if you're near a canal or low spot we look at where the water goes before we set forms.
Neighborhoods and roads we serve in Gonzales
Inside the Gonzales city limits, permits are handled by the City of Gonzales, not the parish. Lots just outside city limits fall under Ascension Parish permitting, so we check which side of the line your address is on.
We handle the permits, HOA approval and 811 locates for you.
Dante Harris
Owner · Parish Concrete Contractors
We do make mistakes. We just fix them and leave you with a top quality product.
On a job with this many moving parts, something will eventually go sideways. When it does, you call your project manager and it gets handled. If it is bigger than that, I come look at it myself.
“We aren’t perfect. We do make mistakes, but I promise we will fix anything and leave you satisfied when done.”
— Dante Harris, Owner
WHAT WE POUR
- Commercial 3,500 PSI mix, every job
- Fiber reinforcement mixed in at the plant
- Both already in your price
WHAT OTHER COMPANIES POUR
- 3,000 PSI concrete
- Fiber left out, or added as an upcharge
- You only find out if you ask
Shop Pads, explained.
A shop, barn or garage is only as good as the pad it sits on, and a building pad has to be right before the first wall goes up. We plan shop pads around your building and the way you'll use it, then pour them square, level and ready for your builder.
What every shop pad job includes
- A commercial 3,500 PSI mix with fiber, included automatically
- Excavation, framing, the pour and expansion joints where required
- Rebar quoted on request
Start with your building plans
A shop pad isn't just a big patio. It has to match the building exactly, so the best time to call us is once you've picked a building and have its drawings. Metal building suppliers and builders typically provide pad dimensions, door and opening locations, and an anchor bolt plan showing where every bolt goes and how far it sticks up. Some buildings also call for thickened edges or footings at the columns. We use those drawings to lay out and form the pad. If you don't have plans yet, we can still walk the site, talk through size and placement, and help you understand what your supplier will need from the pad before you order.
Planning for equipment and heavy loads
Think about the heaviest thing that will ever sit or roll on the floor: a tractor, a loaded trailer, a skid steer, a boat, or a car lift. Concentrated loads like lift posts and trailer jacks put a lot of pressure on a small area, and many lift manufacturers publish minimum slab requirements. Every Parish pour is a commercial 3,500 PSI mix with fiber included, which helps control shrinkage cracking across a large floor. For heavier equipment, rebar may make sense, and we'll quote it on request. Tell us at the walkthrough what's going in the building, now and later, so the pad is built for the way you'll really use it.
Pad height, grade and water
In South Louisiana, where your pad sits relative to the ground around it matters as much as the concrete itself. A building floor should sit high enough that heavy rain runs away from the doors instead of under them, and the area in front of overhead doors should slope away from the building. Big flat lots can hide low spots that only show up in a storm. At the free walkthrough we measure the pour, shoot the grade and look at where water goes today. Our pricing assumes a typical property with limited grade changes. If the building pad needs to be raised or the site has a big grade change, we'll tell you up front and price that work separately so nothing comes as a surprise.
Finish and inside details
Shop floors take oil, tools, tires and boots, so a finish that's easy to sweep and clean makes a big difference. Broom finish gives better grip anywhere the pad gets wet. Before the pour is also the time to plan anything that runs under the floor. Plumbing for a bathroom or sink, electrical conduit to a workbench, and floor drains all have to be roughed in before concrete goes down, and your plumber or electrician will need to be scheduled ahead of us. Expansion joints go in where required, and joint placement is planned around how you'll use the floor.
How to compare concrete bids
The cheapest bid is rarely the cheapest job. Put every bid side by side and check these six things.
-
1
Mix strength (PSI)Ask what PSI the bid is based on and get it in writing. Many residential bids are 3,000 PSI; every Parish pour is 3,500.
-
2
FiberIs fiber included, or is it an extra charge? We include it in every pour automatically.
-
3
What's in the scopeCheck that excavation, forming, the pour, the finish and expansion joints are all listed, not assumed.
-
4
Tear-out and haul-offIf old concrete has to come out, make sure removal is on the bid as its own line, not left off to make the total look lower.
-
5
Reinforcement for your loadsIf trailers, RVs or heavy vehicles will use the slab, ask whether highway mesh or rebar is included and priced.
-
6
Change ordersAsk what can change the price after you sign. With Parish, only a change in scope does.
Trusted concrete contractor in Gonzales.
3,500 PSI with fiber
Every pour is a commercial 3,500 PSI mix with fiber, included automatically. Most bids pour 3,000 and charge extra for fiber.
Same Day Proposals
For most projects, one total price in writing the same day we walk it.
The price is the price
No mid-job price changes unless the scope changes. If we under quoted the job, we eat it.
Fully covered
$2,500,000 General Liability & Workers Comp. Coverage.
Other services in Gonzales
Gonzales shop pad questions.
Don’t see yours? Call or text (225) 399-7840 and ask a real person.
Can you take out my old driveway and pour a new one?
Yes. Tear-out and haul-off can be part of the scope, and we re-grade before we pour so the new driveway doesn't repeat the old one's drainage problems. You'll see it all in one written price.
Does Gonzales or the parish handle my permit?
Inside city limits it's generally the City of Gonzales, and outside city limits it's Ascension Parish. We'll sort out which applies to your address on the walkthrough.
Can I finance a new patio?
Yes. We offer financing through HFS Financial, and we can go over that when we give you your proposal.
What do you need from my building supplier?
The building drawings, especially the pad dimensions, door and opening locations, and the anchor bolt plan. If your building calls for thickened edges or column footings, those details will be on the drawings too. The more complete the plans, the faster and more accurate your proposal.
Do you set the anchor bolts?
Getting bolts right is one of the most important parts of a shop pad, because the building frame has to land exactly on them.
Will the pad hold a car lift or heavy equipment?
It can if it's planned for it. Lift manufacturers usually publish minimum slab requirements, so share the specs for your lift at the walkthrough. Every pour is a 3,500 PSI fiber mix, and we can quote rebar or a thicker section where heavy loads will sit.
Is rebar included in a shop pad?
Fiber is included in every pour, and we don't use wire mesh by default. Rebar is quoted on request, and it often makes sense for pads carrying heavy equipment, trailers or lifts. Your project manager will talk through it with you based on what's going in the building.
How fast do I get a price?
For most projects, you get a Same Day Proposal after the free on-site walkthrough. It's one comprehensive scope of work with a total price in writing. Having your building drawings ready at the walkthrough helps.
How soon can my builder start putting up the building?
Concrete keeps gaining strength for weeks after the pour. Your project manager will give you timing so you can schedule your builder.
What's the payment schedule?
A 10% deposit gets you on the schedule, 50% is due the morning of install, and the balance is due upon completion. The price in your proposal is the price unless the scope changes, and if we under-quoted, that's on us.
Do you handle permits and utility locates?
Yes. Parish handles permits, HOA approval where it applies, and 811 utility locates before we dig. That's especially important on rural lots where buried lines aren't always where you'd expect.
Hear it from the people whose concrete we poured.
Dante was great to work with. Our old driveway was cracked all over and needed replacing. The new concrete looks fantastic. Very happy with the finished product.Driveway · Posted on Google
Dante and his team replaced our entire driveway. They paid close attention to the grading and made sure the transition to our garage was smooth. We are extremely pleased with the result.Driveway · Posted on Google
Our old driveway was falling apart. Parish came in tore it out and poured a new one. Rodney stayed on top of the job and everything looks great.Driveway · Posted on Google
Dante and the crew did a fantastic job on our patio extension. We finally have enough room for our outdoor table and grill. Couldn't be more pleased!Patio · Posted on Google
Had a 30x40 shop pad poured for my metal building. Dante handled the initial consultation and Rodney managed the project. Excellent communication and quality workmanship from start to finish.Shop pad · Posted on Google
Had a shop pad poured behind my house. They done a real good job and the finish looks clean. No issues at allShop pad · Posted on Google
Got a 24x30 shop pad poured. Rodney handled everything and the crew knocked it out. Good people to work with.Shop pad · Posted on Google
Parish poured a concrete shop pad for our new building. Dante explained the preparation process and answered all of our questions before work began. Great experience overall.Shop pad · Posted on Google
Dante and his guys poured a shop pad for me. Everything went good, concrete looks great and the price was fair.Shop pad · Posted on Google
Had a shop pad poured for my building. Dante came out to check on things and made sure the job was done right. Really happy with Parish.Shop pad · Posted on Google
We had Parish Concrete Contractors pour a new patio slab behind our house. Dante, the owner, came out personally to go over the layout. Everything turned out beautiful and the crew was very professional.Patio · Posted on Google
Love our driveway extension!! Rodney kept us updated and the guys done a really good job. Would recommend Parish to anybody needing concrete.Driveway · Posted on Google
Tell us about your shop pad.
Free walkthrough, no obligation. For most projects your written proposal arrives the same day.
“Concrete is the one thing in your yard you cannot redo cheaply, so we pour it right the first time.”
— Dante Harris, Owner