Concrete Sitework
in Middle Tennessee
Commercial and light-industrial concrete sitework: building footings, foundations, slabs-on-grade, curb and gutter, retaining walls, loading docks, ADA ramps, and equipment pads. The structural concrete that ties site development together.
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Concrete sitework is the structural concrete that binds a commercial site together. It is the footings under a new building, the slab the building sits on, the curb that defines the parking lot, the dock pads where trucks back in, the retaining walls that hold a graded slope. Done right, it disappears under finished construction and lasts the life of the site. Done wrong, it cracks, settles, fails inspections, and forces expensive remediation after the building is already up. S and S Excavation and Hauling provides commercial concrete sitework across Manchester, Murfreesboro, Shelbyville, and the surrounding region.
This service sits at the intersection of our excavation and concrete capabilities. Concrete sitework cannot be separated from earthwork. Footings need a stable, properly compacted bearing surface or they settle. Slabs-on-grade need engineered subbase and vapor protection or they crack and trap moisture. Curb and gutter need a uniform base or they heave and break apart in the first freeze cycle. Because we own the excavation, the grading, the base preparation, and the concrete placement, the chain of responsibility never breaks. There is no contractor pointing fingers at another contractor when something goes wrong, because the same crew did all of it.
Concrete sitework on a commercial project differs from residential driveway and pad work in scope, specification, and inspection rigor. Engineered drawings dictate footing size, reinforcement schedules, and concrete strength. Local code officials inspect formwork, rebar placement, and pour sequencing. We work from approved plans, coordinate inspections, document compliance, and turn over a completed pour that the general contractor can build on without rework.
Concrete Sitework Services
Footings and Foundations
Strip footings, spread footings, grade beams, and pier footings for commercial and light-industrial buildings. We excavate to bearing depth, verify subgrade with geotechnical guidance where required, set rebar to engineered schedules, form to dimension, and pour. Footing work is the load path for the entire building, so we treat it accordingly.
Slabs-on-Grade
Building slabs and warehouse floors with engineered subbase, vapor barrier, welded wire or post-tensioned reinforcement, and saw-cut control joints. Thickness, reinforcement, and finish are matched to the design loading, forklift traffic, rack loads, vehicle storage, or general occupancy. We pour, screed, float, and finish to the specified flatness tolerance.
Curb, Gutter, and Sidewalks
Concrete curb and gutter for commercial parking lots, drive lanes, and street frontage. Integral curb-and-gutter sections, separated curb, ADA-compliant transitions, and detectable warning surfaces installed to local and ADA specifications. Sidewalks poured with proper slope, jointing, and drainage integration with the surrounding hardscape.
Retaining Walls and Site Walls
Cast-in-place concrete retaining walls for grade transitions, loading dock approaches, and site terracing. We excavate the wall trench, install footing and reinforcement, form and pour the wall, and complete drainage and backfill. Wall designs follow engineered drawings, with weep holes, drainage aggregate, and waterproofing where the project calls for it.
Loading Docks and Truck Pads
Reinforced concrete dock pads, ramps, dock pits, and truck staging areas built for the loads they actually see, semi tractors, trailers, lift trucks, and the constant impact of dock plates. Concrete thickness, reinforcement, and edge details are sized for heavy commercial use. Coordination with grading and drainage prevents standing water around the dock face.
Equipment Pads and ADA Ramps
Generator pads, transformer pads, HVAC pads, and other utility equipment pads sized and reinforced to the equipment manufacturer’s spec. ADA-compliant access ramps, landings, and curb ramps poured to code-required slope and finish, with detectable warning panels where required by the inspection authority.
Our Sitework Process
Plan Review and Quote
We review the civil and structural drawings, walk the site, and identify access, staging, and inspection requirements. You get a detailed quote covering excavation, formwork, reinforcement, concrete supply, placement, finishing, and inspection coordination, the complete scope.
Excavation and Subgrade
We excavate to design depth, verify bearing capacity, install and compact engineered subbase, and confirm elevation. Footings, slabs, and walls only perform as well as the ground they sit on, so subgrade work gets the same attention as the pour itself.
Form, Reinforce, Inspect
Forms are set to dimension, rebar is placed per the schedule, and embeds are positioned per the structural drawings. We coordinate with the inspector and walk the placement before pouring. Nothing is concealed by concrete that has not been verified.
Pour, Finish, Cure
Concrete is placed, consolidated, screeded, and finished to the specified texture and tolerance. Curing methods are matched to the section thickness and ambient conditions. Forms are stripped on schedule, surfaces are protected, and the finished work is documented and turned over.
Concrete Sitework Projects
Why Choose S and S for Concrete Sitework
One Crew, Earth to Concrete
The same crew that excavates the footings pours the footings. The same crew that grades the slab base places the slab. There is no handoff between an earthwork sub and a concrete sub, no scheduling gap, and no argument about whose work caused the problem when something settles.
Plans-and-Spec Discipline
We work from engineered drawings, structural plans, civil plans, geotechnical reports, and we follow them. Footing sizes, reinforcement schedules, concrete mix designs, and placement methods come from the documents, not from “how we usually do it.” That is what passes inspection.
Inspection-Ready
Footing inspections, rebar inspections, and slab inspections happen before concrete is placed. We schedule, coordinate, and walk the work with the inspector. Pours are not started until the prior inspection is signed off, so nothing has to be opened back up after the fact.
Built for Tennessee Conditions
Middle Tennessee soils, freeze-thaw cycles, and rainfall patterns drive the design choices on every project, frost depth on footings, vapor barrier under slabs, drainage behind retaining walls, expansion jointing on long curb runs. Local conditions are designed in from the start.
GC-Friendly Coordination
We work with general contractors on commercial projects regularly. We respect the schedule, communicate scope conflicts before they become field problems, and turn over completed pours on time. Our scope ends where the GC’s vertical work begins, with no surprises at the handoff.
Documented Work
Field reports, ticket records, inspection sign-offs, and before-and-after photographs are part of every project file. When the GC, the architect, or the owner needs to verify what was placed and how, the documentation is already there. No guesswork after the fact.
Concrete Sitework FAQs
How is concrete sitework different from a concrete driveway?
Driveways and residential pads are governed by general best practice. Commercial concrete sitework is governed by engineered drawings, structural calculations, and code inspection. Footings, foundation walls, slabs that carry building loads, and curb at a public right-of-way all require formal compliance with plans, specs, and the local inspection authority. The work, the documentation, and the schedule are different from a residential pour.
Do you work from engineered structural drawings?
Yes. Footing schedules, rebar placement, concrete mix design, and tolerances come from the structural and civil documents on every commercial project. We do not improvise on engineered work. If a field condition conflicts with the drawings, we flag it to the engineer of record and pause until the resolution is documented.
Can you handle the excavation as well as the concrete?
Yes, and that is the point of hiring us for sitework. We excavate the footing trench, prepare the slab subgrade, dig the retaining wall foundation, set the curb subbase, and then place the concrete. One crew, one schedule, one point of accountability for everything from raw dirt to finished concrete.
Do you coordinate with the building inspector?
Yes. Footing, rebar, and slab inspections are scheduled with the local authority before any pour. We walk the work with the inspector, address any corrections immediately, and only place concrete after the inspection is signed off. Inspection coordination is included in the scope, not an afterthought.
What is the typical lead time on a sitework package?
Lead time depends on permit status, drawing completeness, and concrete supplier scheduling. With approved permits and finalized drawings, we can typically mobilize within one to three weeks. Larger packages with multiple pour events get scheduled in coordination with the general contractor to match the overall project flow.
Do you pour in cold weather?
Yes, with the right precautions, heated water, accelerating admixtures, insulating blankets, and protection from freezing for the first 48 hours. We also know when to call it. If sustained temperatures or forecast conditions put the pour at risk, we recommend rescheduling rather than placing concrete that may not reach design strength. Call (931) 636-7713 to discuss winter scheduling.
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From building footings to slabs, curb, and dock pads, S and S Excavation delivers commercial concrete sitework across Middle Tennessee. Engineered to plan. Inspected on schedule. Turned over ready for the next trade.