Pole Barn Concrete Question

[SmoothSippin]

Been a while since my last post, but I am in the process of building a pole barn to house my tractors . I got an estimate for the concrete and my jaw dropped. Here it is

26X37 barn floor - 4 inches thick (this is something around 12 ish yards)
Fiber re-inforced conrete.
4 inches stone - plate compacted.
poured, finished smooth, saw cut and sealed.

$3900 - 4100.

Does that seem out of line? I am in Ohio.

 

[flusher]

Been a while since my last post, but I am in the process of building a pole barn to house my tractors . I got an estimate for the concrete and my jaw dropped. Here it is

26X37 barn floor - 4 inches thick (this is something around 12 ish yards)
Fiber re-inforced conrete.
4 inches stone - plate compacted.
poured, finished smooth, saw cut and sealed.

$3900 - 4100.

Does that seem out of line? I am in Ohio.

In June05 I had a slab poured for my garage/shop.

24x42 ft
6" thick, 4000 psi concrete
#4 rebar criss-crossed on 24" centers
Visqueen plastic vapor barrier
Two rows of #5 rebar in the perimeter footing
4" gravel compacted
Smooth finish, saw cuts to control checking

Cost: $7500

 

[SmoothSippin]

That is one heck of a floor. I am not sure I can make the comparison

 

[dooleysm]

Best way to find out is to get another quote from a second contractor in your area. Around here the biggest variable in cost is your distance from the concrete yard. The further you are, the more it costs. As an example, we ordered some #53 rock for our drive about a month ago. We paid $200/tri-axle for it. My BIL's sister ordered the same rock for her drive a week earlier and paid $250/tri-axle for it. She lives another 35 minutes farther from the rock yard than I do.

 

[bigtiller]

Been a while since my last post, but I am in the process of building a pole barn to house my tractors . I got an estimate for the concrete and my jaw dropped. Here it is

26X37 barn floor - 4 inches thick (this is something around 12 ish yards)
Fiber re-inforced conrete.
4 inches stone - plate compacted.
poured, finished smooth, saw cut and sealed.

$3900 - 4100.

Does that seem out of line? I am in Ohio.

That comes to about $4 per square foot including the rock. It is a fair price. I like to see some of his work and if it turned out OK, I'd hire him before he gets to busy to do yours.

 

[Builder]

That comes to about $4 per square foot including the rock. It is a fair price. I like to see some of his work and if it turned out OK, I'd hire him before he gets to busy to do yours.

$4/SF is what we charge for concrete work and pretty much what you'll find out there. If you like the guy, go for it.

 

[Kendall69]

Can't judge on one quote alone. I had a quote came in at 17k, got another quote and it was 10K. I was scared of the 10k, but went for it watching the guys like a hawk. They did as contracted - and more. 7k in my pocket.

 

[RedDog]

Been a while since my last post, but I am in the process of building a pole barn to house my tractors . I got an estimate for the concrete and my jaw dropped. Here it is

26X37 barn floor - 4 inches thick (this is something around 12 ish yards)
Fiber re-inforced conrete.
4 inches stone - plate compacted.
poured, finished smooth, saw cut and sealed.

$3900 - 4100.

Does that seem out of line? I am in Ohio.

Mine was $11,000. 40x64 for the inside. 40x25 for one slab, and 20x20 for another slab, along with sidewalks. This was in Spring of 06.

 

[UpstateNYMarine]

We just built our house and in the process of finishing off our garage. Here is the quote that I received from the mason we went with.

28x30 Garage Foundation Attached to Mud-room
Specifications:
-10"x20" continuous footings with 2 courses #4 rebar
-4'x8" poured walls
-4" concrete floor with 6 mil poly vapor barrier, 1/2" expansion
joints, power trowel finish
-1/2" x8" anchor bolts 6' o.c.
Estimated Labor and Materials: $6,550.00

They ended up needing to go a little deeper than 4' for the footer walls in order to attach to the house. But overall it came out great. We have to do the 4' footer here due to the heaving of the ground during frost in upstate NY. Hope this helps.

 

[toolaholic]

I,m a N. ca. Gen contr. I would charge You around $10 a sq. ft. total $9000.00
This is from My est. book adjusted for this area. You are getting a deal.
Maybe this is why I live in a $900,000 home

 

[KaiB]

Mom told me years ago to never ask a person how many horses he had in the barn and to never mention the value of your home unless asked in confidence.

 

[Ford850]

$4.00 a square foot including 4" base, and using fiber concrete is a fair deal here in Ohio. It is closer to $3/sf here if you have the base in and compacted, ready to pour.

 

[fishpick]

SmoothSippin - my 30x40 job going in next Saturday is gonna be about $3700-3800 in Upstate NY...
4" concrete
Rebar
smooth finish
expansion joints cut

I'm doing the grading this weekend - watch for a new post if you are interested...

But - you price sounds dead on.

 

[toolaholic]

Ok then , what,d Mom pay for Her house, No bodys listening

 

[UpstateNYMarine]

Mom told me years ago to never ask a person how many horses he had in the barn and to never mention the value of your home unless asked in confidence.

(Son rolls over in middle of night)
Son: Say Ma whatja think ole farmer John spend on the new house?
Ma: Awe shucks son never you mind go back to bed.
Son: I would Ma but you are hoggin all the covers and Sis kicked me outta her bed.
(fades to black and dueling banjos starts playing)

Sorry Guys couldn't resist...you have to read it with an inbread accent though...haha

 

[Roddy1]

Just completed a pole barn. 17" of stone base to get up to grade of driveway. 6+" of concrete. cut & sealed. Building is 36 x 48 Apprx 32 yards of concrete. Total cost just under $7000. In my area concrete is apprx $88 yd. And labor can vary from $40 to $75 yard. This is about $4.00 sq ft as well but alot more stone & work. I would get another quote.

Rod

 

[psj12]

2 years ago 36 x 50 barn floor with 4' fiber reinforcement over compacted stone was about $4,000 near ft. Smith Arkasnsas. I would say you are getting a good deal.