Commercial concrete is a different game than residential. The mix has to hit the load spec, the joint plan has to match the racking layout, and the schedule has to fit around an operating business or a tight construction window. We pour and repair commercial concrete across Dubuque and the Tri-State for warehouses, retail, restaurants, manufacturing, and municipal facilities.
What we install
- Warehouse and distribution floors (engineered for forklift, racking, AGV loads)
- Polished concrete floors (retail, showroom, restaurant, office)
- Epoxy and urethane coated floors (food, beverage, chemical, pharma)
- Parking lots (heavy-duty 6–8″ concrete, with curbs and ADA ramps)
- Loading dock aprons and ramps
- ADA ramps, sidewalks, curb cuts
- Concrete demolition + replacement for slab repairs and renovations
- Trash enclosures, equipment pads, generator pads, transformer pads
- Tilt-up panel and pre-cast coordination
- Joint sealant replacement, control-joint repair, slab leveling
Spec sheet (typical warehouse floor)
| Item | Light Duty | Heavy Duty |
|---|---|---|
| Slab thickness | 6″ | 8–10″ |
| Mix | 4,500 PSI, 5–7% air-entrained | 5,000 PSI |
| Reinforcement | Fiber-mesh + 6×6 #6 WWF | #4 rebar grid 16″ OC |
| Subgrade | 6″ Class 5 base, 95% Proctor | 12″ Class 5 + non-woven geo-fabric |
| Vapor barrier | 15-mil, sealed seams | 15-mil + perimeter wrap |
| Joint plan | Saw-cut 36×36 grid, ¼ depth | Per engineered drawings |
| F-Number target | FF 35 / FL 25 (standard) | FF 50+ / FL 35+ (super-flat) |
| Curing | 7-day moist cure + curing compound | Same + temperature monitoring |
We pull F-Number readings on critical floors and provide written documentation to the GC or owner.
Real Dubuque pricing (2026)
| Scope | Per Sq Ft | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard 6″ warehouse slab | $7 – $12 | Plus base prep & joints |
| Super-flat warehouse slab (FF 50+) | $10 – $16 | Includes joint plan + F-Number QC |
| Polished concrete (existing slab, 800 grit) | $4 – $7 | Add dye/stain for color |
| Polished concrete (new slab + polish) | $9 – $14 | Bundled scope |
| Epoxy coating (broadcast urethane, 2-coat) | $4 – $9 | Surface prep + 2-day cure |
| Parking lot (6″ concrete, light traffic) | $7 – $11 | Excavation extra |
| Parking lot (8″ concrete, heavy traffic) | $10 – $14 | Engineered reinforcement |
| Loading dock apron (8–10″) | $11 – $18 | Includes embedded steel angle |
| ADA ramp (single, code-compliant) | $1,800 – $4,200 | Per ramp |
| Sidewalk replacement (4″) | $7 – $11 | Per sq ft |
Concrete demolition, dowel-and-tie tie-ins, and traffic-control plans are quoted as line items.
Schedule, phasing, and operating businesses
We have poured polished retail floors over a weekend (Friday close, Monday open). We have phased warehouse floor replacement around three-shift operations. We have done loading docks at distribution centers on a single-night closure. The bid will tell you exactly how we phase the work and what business interruption to plan for.
Quality Concrete Built Tough
Commercial concrete is a documented product. Mix tickets get archived. Test cylinders are cast for any structural pour. F-Number readings get reported in writing. You see the proof, not just the slab.
Related services
- Concrete Foundations & Slabs
- Concrete Driveways, Parking Lots & Walkways
- Concrete Resurfacing & Repair
Ready for a quote?
Call (563) 932-4102 or request a free written estimate. Bring drawings, lease terms, and operating hours; we will give you a phased plan with the bid.