Concrete Slabs, Aprons, and Ramp Work at Custer County Fairgrounds

We got called out to the Custer County fairgrounds to expand on an existing concrete pad - adding new slab area, aprons along the perimeter, and a ramp to improve access in and out of the building. It's the kind of project that looks straightforward on paper but has a lot of moving parts when you're actually on site.

Before a single yard of concrete gets poured, the groundwork has to be right. We used a skid steer to grade and prep the subbase across the full interior floor area, then ran a plate compactor along the edges to make sure the soil was tight and stable. Loose or uneven ground under a slab is one of the most common reasons concrete cracks prematurely - so we don't skip that step.

The new concrete ties into the existing pad cleanly, and the ramp was formed and finished to create a gradual, smooth transition from the slab edge down to grade. Whether you're moving equipment, carts, or just foot traffic - that kind of access matters. A hard drop-off at the edge of a slab creates a problem every single time someone uses that space.

The interior broom finish came out clean and consistent, and the apron along the building perimeter gives a solid edge that holds up against the elements and heavy use. This is exactly the type of commercial concrete work we do - slabs, foundations, aprons, ramps - built to function the way the space actually needs them to.

Good site concrete isn't just about what you see on the surface. It's about prep, drainage, forming, and finishing - all done in the right order. When it's done right, you don't think about it again for a long time. That's the goal.