Loading Docks & Concrete Ramps
San Diego County
Dock aprons, truck ramps, and heavy-load pads engineered for trailer traffic and constant impact across San Diego County.
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Dock & Ramp Work We Handle
Thickened, heavily reinforced pours built for the abuse a dock area takes every day.
Dock Aprons
Thickened reinforced slabs in front of dock doors for trailer landing gear and backing loads.
Truck & Access Ramps
Formed concrete ramps to grade with safe slopes and a traction finish.
Heavy-Load Pads
Reinforced pads for containers, equipment, and staging that take concentrated weight.
Leveler Pits & Repair
Formed dock leveler pits and embeds, plus rebuilt edges where trailer impact has chipped the slab.
How We Build Docks & Ramps
The same disciplined process on every commercial pour, coordinated with your GC, engineer, and inspector.
Loads & Layout
We confirm trailer traffic, grade change, and any leveler or embed details before pricing.
Permits & Demo
We pull permits and remove failed aprons, ramps, or pads down to a sound base.
Base, Steel & Embeds
We compact and set slope, place heavy reinforcement and dowels, and set leveler pits and embeds.
Pour & Finish
Placement, screed, and a broom or grooved traction finish; joints cut and cured before trailer traffic.
Docks Built for the Load
A dock apron takes trailer landing gear, backing, and heavy point loads all day. Our standards:
- Slab thickness8 inches or more for dock aprons, sized to the trailer and point loads by the engineer.
- ReinforcementDense #5 rebar mats with doweled edges to transfer load and resist spalling.
- Mix4,500 to 5,000 PSI structural mix for impact and abrasion resistance.
- GradeSlope set so trailers seat cleanly and water drains away from the building.
- EmbedsDock leveler pits, edge angles, and embeds set to your supplier's drawings.
Straight Answers on Cost and Scope
Ranges reflect typical San Diego County commercial work. Your firm number comes from a site walk and a set of plans.
What will this cost?
Reinforced commercial flatwork and lots run about $10 to $14 per square foot; industrial floors $13 to $18; tilt-up panels $14 to $32 per square foot of panel. These are San Diego County ranges. Slab thickness, PSI, reinforcement, and access drive the number. We price from your plans and a site walk.
How long does it take?
Commercial timelines depend on size and phasing. We can place large pours in a day, then concrete needs 7 days before traffic and 28 days for full strength. We give you a realistic sequence and dates with the quote.
Do you pull commercial permits?
Yes. As a CSLB-licensed contractor (#1026938) we pull permits through the City of Poway or the County of San Diego and coordinate the sub-grade, reinforcement, and pre-pour inspections.
Can you keep us open during work?
Usually. We phase the work so a lot stays partly open or a building keeps operating from another area, and we schedule around your hours to limit downtime.
Loading Docks & Ramps FAQ
How thick should a loading dock apron be?
Do you coordinate dock levelers and embeds?
Can you repair a spalled or cracked dock apron?
Why is water pooling at our dock doors?
Do dock and ramp projects need permits?
How long before trucks can use a new apron?
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