A floor prepared for real working conditions
Traffic needs consideration
We assess vehicles, machinery and daily use before preparing the floor.
Levels meet surroundings
Doorways, drains and adjoining surfaces guide the finished floor height.
Curing access planned
We discuss how the area will stay protected before normal use resumes.
Match the floor to traffic and daily use
A workshop floor and an exposed yard slab face different demands, even when both use concrete. We install internal and external concrete floors for commercial projects, including working and food-industry premises. Before preparing the area, we establish what will travel across it, where machinery will stand and what finish the operation requires. Drainage is a major concern outdoors, while internal floors often depend on close control around thresholds and adjoining surfaces. The substrate and levels are prepared before edge forming, concrete placement and finishing begin.
Plan access, finishing and curing time
Tell us the floor dimensions, current surface condition and intended use, along with any operational limits on access. We inspect the working space for preparation equipment and concrete placement, then consider how the area can be isolated while the new floor cures. External slabs also need suitable falls and careful interfaces with drains or nearby surfacing. Internal work may require closer sequencing around walls, machinery and door openings. By settling these points before the pour, we can define the preparation and finishing stages more clearly.
Frequently asked questions
Do internal and external concrete floors need different planning?
Yes. External floors need weather exposure, and water run-off and drainage are considered. Internal floors place more emphasis on thresholds, retained walls, machinery and access through the building. The intended loading matters in both settings.
Can you replace a worn floor in working premises?
We can assess existing floors for replacement or localised repair. We need to understand the damaged area, operating constraints and access for removal and concrete placement before deciding which approach is practical.
What should we provide for a floor assessment?
Send approximate dimensions, photographs, current surface details and the floor's intended use. Please include expected loads, vehicle or machinery traffic, drainage needs and any hours when the area cannot be accessed.