Concrete floor installation in Orem UT - a slab ready for the flooring you choose
Cracked, uneven old slab or bare ground where a floor needs to go? We pour a level slab that's ready for what goes on top.
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What goes into a new concrete floor in Orem?
Concrete floor installation in Orem means we dig out and pack a firm, well-draining base, then pour, finish, joint and cure a slab on it, so you end up with a level floor that's evenly supported and ready for the covering you plan to put down.
Most people call us about a basement they're finishing, a shop, an addition, or an old slab that's cracked and uneven and has to come out first, which we handle with concrete cutting. The price moves with the size of the floor, how much digging and base work the ground needs, whether old concrete has to be removed and what goes under the slab to keep moisture out. The schedule mostly turns on the weather and on giving the slab time to cure before anyone walks on it or lays flooring, and I'll put your own figure in the estimate once I've seen the space.
Is a new concrete floor right for your space?
Basement getting finished
A sound, dry slab gives carpet, tile or wood a flat, stable base to go on.
Old slab cracked and uneven
When an old floor has sunk or heaved, we find out why before pouring new concrete.
Shop or storage building
A plain slab on a packed base stands up to tools, shelving and everyday foot traffic.
Addition on bare ground
New rooms on dirt need a dug-out, packed base so the floor doesn't settle later.
How we handle concrete floor installation
The first thing I ask is what's going on top, because carpet, tile, wood or vinyl changes how we protect the slab from moisture coming up through it, and water vapor moving through concrete can loosen flooring glue and make a floor lift or stain. Then we dig out the soft dirt and pack the subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, so the floor gets even support and water drains away instead of sitting underneath. We won't rake loose dirt level and pour on it, because that floor settles right along with the dirt. We lay the moisture sheet when the covering calls for it, set rebar, steel bars that help hold the slab together, where the job needs it, and pour early enough in the day that heat doesn't rush the surface. After that we finish the top, cut control joints, shallow grooves that give the slab a straight place to crack, and cure it. We time the finishing, the joints and the curing around what the concrete needs, not around what's easiest for us, since a step done too early or too late is what leaves cracks, a dusty top or high and low spots.
A floor is often only part of the concrete a house needs. If the new room opens onto the yard, we can build concrete steps that fit the doorway, and if you're working on the backyard too, our concrete pool decks get the same base work as a floor. A garage slab carries heavier loads, so we treat it as its own job under garage floor concrete.
Plain slab for a shop or storage room
This suits a floor that stays bare concrete, where tools, shelves and boots matter more than what's underneath. We still dig out and pack the base, because a bare floor shows every crack from settling.
Slab with a moisture sheet for finished rooms
This is the one for a floor getting carpet, tile, wood or vinyl, because a tight sheet under the slab slows the moisture that ruins flooring glue. It's also the place to talk about radon, which the questions below cover.
What happens when you call about a concrete floor in Orem?
Call or send us the form
Call (385) 476-8003 or use the form and tell us the floor size, the covering you're planning and the dates you're hoping for. We'll set a time for me to come out.
I come look at the space
I come out myself, look at the ground and what's around the floor, and ask what you plan to do with the room. You get an estimate with your price, so you know the cost before anything goes on the calendar.
We check, pour and walk it
We check with the city, then set a date that suits the weather and your household, since cold snaps and curing time shape the schedule. When the floor is done, we walk it with you before we leave.
Base or finish on a concrete floor?
Put the money into the base first.
When a budget gets tight, the base is the first thing people want to trim, because nobody sees it once the slab is down. A floor poured on raked dirt looks just as good on day one, then settles with that dirt and cracks in places nobody chose.
I'd rather keep the finish simple and get the digging, packing and drainage right, since a smooth top over a soft base doesn't hold up. If there's room left in the budget after that, that's when we talk about a nicer finish.
Examples of concrete work
Take a look through these examples of concrete work, from floors and driveways to patios and steps, to get a feel for what's possible.
Get a free estimate for your concrete floor
Send us the floor size, the covering you're planning and the dates you're hoping for, and we'll reply within one business day. I'll come out and give you a free estimate at your property, with no obligation.
Why Orem homeowners call Professional Orem Concrete Construction for concrete floors
Owner on site with the crew
I work on site with our crew from the base to the finish, so the person who heard what you wanted is there when decisions get made. I started this business in Orem in 2023 after years of pouring footings, foundations and flatwork on new construction.
Planned for Orem's severe weathering
The city rates the weathering here as severe, which matters most for a shop or garage floor that sits in cold air all winter. I'll tell you how your slab plan accounts for that before we pour.
Licensed and insured on every job
We're licensed and insured, so you're not carrying the risk while we work at your house. Your satisfaction, guaranteed, and the next step is a call to (385) 476-8003 or our contact form.
Questions about concrete floors in Orem
How much does a concrete floor cost in Orem, UT?
A concrete slab in the Provo area, without staining or stamping, usually costs about $6 to $11 per square foot. That's the going rate around here, not our price, and reinforced slabs run somewhat more per square foot than plain pads. Your own figure comes from the estimate after I've seen the space.
Can concrete be poured in winter in Orem?
Yes, concrete poured in cold weather still reaches the strength and durability it needs when it's placed and protected properly. Cold-weather care starts when the air drops, or is expected to drop, below 40°F while the concrete is fresh, and the colder it gets the more protection it needs. If we heat a closed space, we keep fuel heater and engine exhaust away from the slab, since carbon monoxide can leave a dusty top on concrete less than a day old.
How long does a new concrete floor take to cure?
Concrete takes about a month to fully cure, though you should be able to walk on a new slab within about 48 hours. Waiting a week before heavier loads may be safer, so plan move-in and flooring work around those dates. For tile or wood, one guide advises curing the slab under plastic sheeting, so ask us how we'll cure yours.
Can a concrete slab help keep radon out of my house?
It can help, because industry guidance says a tight sheet laid under the slab, along with sealed joints, also acts as a barrier to radon where radon is present. Radon is a gas that comes from nearly all rock and soil, it can lead to lung cancer when it builds up indoors, and it's Utah's deadliest geologic hazard. If that matters to you, tell me at the estimate and we'll plan the sheet and joints with it in mind.
What causes cracks in a new concrete floor?
Most cracks in a new floor come from the concrete shrinking as it dries, or from a base that wasn't packed and settles under the slab. Concrete will usually crack somewhere, so the control joints we cut give it a straight line to follow, and the packed base takes care of the settling.
Can I pour my own concrete floor in Orem without hiring a contractor?
Yes, the City of Orem has an owner-builder certification on its forms page for projects where no general contractor is hired, though it can't be used on commercial work. The base and the timing of the finishing and curing are where a homemade floor usually goes wrong, so if you'd rather hand that part off, give us a call.
Planning a new concrete floor?
Ask and I'll come out to your property, look at the space and give you a free estimate.
Other concrete work we do
Concrete floor installation in Orem and nearby cities
The City of Orem issues building permits for work in Orem, and it only takes applications online through an account in its submittal system. Whether your floor needs a permit depends on the job, so we check with the city before we schedule, and when a permit is needed we take care of the paperwork and the inspections.
We're based in Orem and work across the cities around it in Utah County. A lot of our floor calls come from lived-in homes where an old basement or garage slab has sunk or heaved and has to be cut out around walls and stairs, and we see the same kind of work in Provo and Pleasant Grove. If your city isn't listed, give us a call and ask.