Cost depends on size, thickness, reinforcement, and site access. Small pads (3’×3′ AC base) are the most affordable. Larger pads (10’×12′ dumpster pad) cost more. Heavy-duty 6″ thickness vs standard 4″ affects cost. Site conditions and excavation difficulty matter. Multiple pads same visit can share delivery and bundle. Written estimates provided.

Most small pads complete in 1-2 working days from start to finish (excavation, base prep, forms, rebar, pour). Concrete then needs cure time before use. Light equipment can be placed on a pad after 3-7 days. Full strength is reached at 28 days but most applications don’t need to wait that long.

Yes — small pads are often scheduled within the same week or following week, spring through fall. Cold-weather pours (December-March) are more limited but possible with precautions. Booking ahead 1-2 weeks is best, but same-week is common when needed (especially when generator installer or shed delivery is on a clock).

Small concrete pads (under 200 sq ft typically) do not require permits in most MA towns. Larger pads, structural pads (foundations), or pads with electrical work may need permits. We verify your specific town’s requirements.

Depends on application. 4″ is standard for AC condensers, mini-split units, garbage bins, mailbox pads, and small storage. 5-6″ recommended for whole-house generators (which weigh 500-1,000 lbs and vibrate). 6″ for commercial dumpsters or heavy commercial equipment. We confirm based on what’s going on it.

Properly poured pads with reinforcement and control joints rarely crack noticeably in the first 20-30 years. Hairline cracks are normal in any concrete pour but don’t affect function. Major cracking comes from inadequate base prep or skipping reinforcement — we don’t skip these.

We route conduit under the pad before the pour (so it’s clean and code-compliant), but the actual electrical connections to your panel and equipment must be done by a licensed electrician. We can coordinate timing with your electrician or recommend ones we’ve worked with.

Yes — we can pour pads adjacent to or extending existing concrete. For replacing an existing pad (where the equipment will be moved temporarily), we coordinate with the AC company or homeowner for safe disconnection and reconnection.

Equipment pads (AC, generator, heat pump) must be level. Some applications (drainage pads, garbage pads) have slight slope for water runoff. We confirm slope requirements based on application.

Call (508) 925-0396 or submit the quote form. Tell us what the pad is for, approximate dimensions, location on property, and target completion date. We schedule a free on-site visit if needed, or provide phone-based estimates for straightforward pads. Written estimate follows.