Concrete Pads in Summertown & Southern Middle Tennessee

Concrete pads are straightforward work, but they still need to be done right. An HVAC condenser sitting on a pad that settles or tilts will develop refrigerant line stress and drainage issues. A shed on an unlevel pad will rack and the doors won't close. A generator pad that isn't properly graded will collect water around the unit. The details matter even on small pours.

We size pads based on what they're supporting. HVAC pads are typically 3 feet by 3 feet and 4 inches thick. Shed pads are sized to the building footprint with an extra 4–6 inches on each side. Hot tub pads need to account for the filled weight — a large hot tub full of water and people can exceed 5,000 pounds, so we pour thicker with reinforcement. Generator and equipment pads are sized to manufacturer specs.

Base prep on small pads is just as important as on large slabs. We excavate organic material and unstable soil, install a compacted gravel base, and form the pad to the correct dimensions and elevation. For HVAC pads, we set the top of the pad at the right height relative to the unit's refrigerant line connections. For shed pads, we verify the pad is level within tight tolerances across the entire surface.

Small pad pours are one of our most common jobs. They're quick — most are done in a morning — and they prevent expensive problems down the road. If you're having HVAC, a shed, a hot tub, a generator, or any other equipment installed, get the pad poured right and you won't have to think about it again.