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Old 02-06-2016, 02:59 PM
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Default Concrete slab work needed

I'll be building my shop in the next month or so, and I need to see if any of you guys have someone who is up for any kind of deal on the work.

Already have a couple quotes, but still taking any info for the build to be.

Slab size will be 40x60.

Any material or prefab building kits that are priced nicely are also accepted if anyone knows of some. Looking for 14' high.
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Prefab shops are all pretty close in price, apples for apples. Where you run into major cost hikes is if you want to make any changes to the kits available (i.e. move a door or add something) The slab will probably run you around 12k. Jus find someone to do it right, not someone to do it cheap. You will regret not doing it right the first time. I am fixing to build a new 30X60 but I am gonna buy the steal and fab it myself because I can't buy a kit to my liking.
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Found a huge price difference in the ready to install shops.

And I have had a range of pricing in slab quotes from the couple I have talked to. Time will tell but it is nearly time to pull the trigger on slab and start getting **** together for the metal. Then find a 2 post lift.
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$12k for the slab is right on target. That's what I spent in Lufkin for a 40x60, with me buying materials & paying a contractor $1.35/sf for labor. Be sure to put several 2" conduit sleeves thru the slab for getting water, electric & other potential utilities inside without being exposed. And beef up the slab thickness & re-bar for that 2-post lift.
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You can also spend a bit more and buy a Nussbaum brand lift and they have huge feet on them. I lifted a car with mine before I ever even bolted it down. Usually when there is a large price difference in buildings they are much different when you look closely. We have put up four Muller buildings and they are great. If you want it a certain way it is cheaper to buy the steel and do it yourself. 14' walls are a great idea for sure.
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Just trying to see what is out there before I pull the trigger on everything. You know how it is.
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Originally Posted by ggriffin59
$12k for the slab is right on target. That's what I spent in Lufkin for a 40x60, with me buying materials & paying a contractor $1.35/sf for labor. Be sure to put several 2" conduit sleeves thru the slab for getting water, electric & other potential utilities inside without being exposed. And beef up the slab thickness & re-bar for that 2-post lift.
Thats really cheap, two friends just had 40x60 slabs done and both were over $20k....I just got a quote yesterday for a 24x40 slab for $7500.
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Originally Posted by ZONES89RS
Just trying to see what is out there before I pull the trigger on everything. You know how it is.
Text me how thick u wanna go on the slab,I'll get u some prices
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Originally Posted by LSX Power Tuning
Thats really cheap, two friends just had 40x60 slabs done and both were over $20k....I just got a quote yesterday for a 24x40 slab for $7500.
If u was in houston area I could get u that for around 6500$ on the slab
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40x60 would be way cheaper than 20k
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So.......how's this project going. Since I've read this I've been thinking about doing a Mueller kit. Is anybody better or cheaper. Not looking for anything too big, just garage space is already tight.
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Just got another quote today for 24x40 with 1ft of fill dirt....$12,000.
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Mueller is hard to beat as long as you like one of there already engineered kits. Windstorm sucks a big one. My slab was started on today. 30'X60' with 12" X 12" beams on the outside and two 12" X 12" beams in the middle. $12500.
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Thats cheap compared to here.

"We propose to furnish labor, equipment and material for the above referenced project as
follows:
A. Supply and install 1' select fill for 960 SF of area
B. Install 960 SF of 4" reinforced concrete, #3 rebar 1' on center each way
C. Install 192' X 1' X 2' beams with 4-#5 rebar continuous
D. 6 ml poly vapor barrier
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TOTAL PROPOSED AMOUNT: 12,000.00"
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Yea, so far 10,000$ is the best deal I have found. I need to get with the steel supplier and see if they will pre cut everything and see what I need to set for anchors and go ahead with the slab. I need to cut a tree or two down as well.
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Got a $4200 bid this morning. So now they range from $4200-$12000.
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What size pad?
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24x40
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I just don't see how there could be a 4200$ quote then a 12,000$ that is a big gap
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Originally Posted by 08-4door
I just don't see how there could be a 4200$ quote then a 12,000$ that is a big gap
Do you work for a GC?


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