Patio Extension, Garage Approach, and Slab Work at a Shop Property

This one had a few different things going on - a patio that needed more square footage, a garage approach that wasn't cutting it, and a section of slab near the shop that needed to be repoured thicker for real load-bearing support. Three separate problems, one job, handled start to finish.

The dirt work came first. We used the Bobcat to cut and prep the grade around the existing patio edge, making sure everything had the right base before we ever touched a form. That part matters more than most people realize. Bad prep leads to cracking, settling, and headaches down the road. We don't skip it.

For the patio extension, we formed up with a thickened edge to handle the overhang load - that's not something you just eyeball. The garage approach got a cleaner, smoother pour so it transitions properly and holds up to regular vehicle traffic. The section near the shop went in thicker specifically because it needs to support more weight long-term.

Everything was finished in Gull Gray. It ties the whole exterior together - clean, consistent, and sharp against the dark metal building. The control joints are cut straight, the edges are crisp, and the surface texture is uniform all the way across.

When a property has multiple concrete needs, it makes sense to knock it all out together. The prep work overlaps, the crew is already on site, and you get a finished product that looks like it was all planned from the beginning - because it was.