Gippsland concreter
House & Shed Slabs in Sale & Gippsland
House slabs and shed slabs are jobs you can’t afford to get wrong. We work from the engineer’s spec where one’s required, set out to it, and pour to it. No shortcuts on the steel, no guessing on the thickness. Workmanship warranty on every pour.
House slab · Gippsland
Recent work
Real jobs from around Gippsland.
Shed apron · Sale, Jan 2025
Concrete shed apron, plain non-slip finish
Concrete apron, plain non-slip finish
House apron · Gippsland
Concrete slab beside a shed
House slab · Heyfield
What’s included
Every job covers this.
- Engineer’s specification review where one applies
- Site set-out and excavation to design levels
- Formwork and edge beam boxing
- Steel reinforcement laid to spec
- Concrete placed and vibrated to specification
- Steel float finish for internal slabs, broom finish for shed floors
- Workmanship warranty on every pour
How it works
From quote to handover.
Engineering drawings review
We work from the engineer’s specification. If you don’t have one yet we can advise on what’s typically required for your build type, and point you toward engineers in the area we’ve worked with before.
Set-out and excavation
The slab area is set out to design levels, excavated and compacted. Edge beams are formed to depth.
Steel and conduits
Reinforcement is laid to the engineer’s spec. Any conduits, plumbing penetrations or tie-downs are set in place before the pour.
Concrete placement
Concrete is placed, vibrated and screeded to level. We work quickly and methodically so the mix does not set unevenly.
Finish and cure
Internal slabs are steel-floated to a smooth finish. External aprons and shed floors are broom-finished. Curing is managed before any load is applied.
Where we work
Gippsland-wide, Sale-based.
Common questions
Answered straight.
- Do I need an engineer for a house slab?
- For a new house slab, yes. The engineer’s specification sets the slab thickness, steel layout, edge beam depths and concrete strength required for the soil class and building loads. We pour to that spec. For shed aprons and smaller domestic slabs, engineering is often not required but we can advise on the specifics.
- What soil classifications affect slab design?
- Australian soils are classified from A (stable) to E (highly reactive clay). Gippsland varies a lot. The Sale flats and cattle country sit on reactive black clays (often class M to H), the Latrobe Valley tends to be clay-heavy but generally less reactive, and the Lakes country mixes sandy soils close to the water with reactive clays inland. The engineer takes a soil test and designs the slab to suit. We pour to that spec.
- How long does a house slab need to cure before framing?
- Framing typically begins after 28 days when the concrete has reached its design strength. We will advise on the specific cure period based on the concrete mix specified by the engineer.
- Do you do shed slabs, garage floors and aprons?
- Yes. Shed slabs, garage floors, workshop slabs, machinery hardstands and concrete aprons are a regular part of our work. They’re engineered less heavily than a house slab but the preparation and pour quality matter just as much. Tell us what’s going on the slab and we’ll spec it accordingly.
- What areas do you cover for slab work?
- We are Sale-based and take slab jobs across Gippsland, including Traralgon, Paynesville, Maffra, Bairnsdale and surrounding areas.
Get a proper quote
Tell us about the job.
We’ll come and have a look.
Nick measures up in person and follows up with a written quote. Sale, Traralgon, Paynesville and across Gippsland.