Ares & Eros Contracting installs concrete slabs for residential, commercial, and industrial applications across Arizona. Every slab we pour begins with a thorough assessment of soil conditions, load requirements, and use case — because a residential garage slab and a commercial forklift floor are completely different engineering challenges, and we treat them that way.
Whether you are building a new garage, expanding a warehouse, pouring a workshop floor, or adding a commercial equipment pad, the concrete slab underneath everything is the foundation of performance. A poorly installed slab — with inadequate sub-base, insufficient reinforcement, or incorrect thickness — will crack, settle, and fail regardless of what sits on top of it.

We have been pouring slabs in Arizona for over 15 years. We know Arizona soils, Arizona heat, and exactly how to engineer a slab that lasts.
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WHAT WE OFFER
Every concrete slab installation project Ares & Eros Contracting takes on is engineered specifically for Arizona's conditions. Here is the full range of work we deliver:
Residential Garage Slabs
New garage floor slabs for single, double, and RV garages. Minimum 4-inch thickness with rebar reinforcement. Surface finished for smooth, durable use.
Commercial & Industrial Floor Slabs
Heavy-duty slabs for warehouses, manufacturing facilities, retail spaces, and commercial buildings. Engineered for forklift traffic, racking loads, and heavy equipment.
Workshop & Storage Building Slabs
Utility slabs for detached workshops, storage buildings, agricultural structures, and accessory dwelling units. Engineered to the building's specific load and use.
Equipment Pads & Machine Bases
Isolated slabs for HVAC equipment, generators, compressors, and heavy machinery. Proper isolation joints prevent vibration transmission to adjacent structures.
Interior Concrete Floors
Slab-on-grade floors for new residential construction and additions. Insulation integration, in-slab heating provision, and vapor barrier installation available.
Elevated & Structural Slabs
Elevated deck slabs, podium construction, and structural concrete floors for multi-level commercial applications. Engineered in coordination with structural drawings.
Slab failures in Arizona typically trace back to one of three causes: inadequate sub-base preparation for expansive clay soils, insufficient thickness for actual loads, or improper curing in extreme heat. We address all three on every project:
• Expansive clay (Maricopa County): Arizona clay soils exert enormous upward pressure when saturated and contract when dry. Slabs must be isolated from soil movement or anchored into stable substrate — the choice depends on structural requirements.
• Sub-base compaction: we specify and verify base compaction before any pour. A poorly compacted base is the most common cause of residential slab cracking in Arizona.
• Vapor barriers: Arizona's dry conditions can actually draw moisture upward through slabs, causing efflorescence and floor covering failures. Vapor barriers are standard practice on all interior slabs.
• Heat during curing: concrete poured in Arizona summer can lose surface moisture so rapidly that it becomes brittle before interior strength develops. We use curing compounds, wet burlap, and early morning pours to control this.
• Control joint spacing: Arizona's thermal cycles are among the most extreme in the country. We cut control joints at maximum 10-foot intervals in standard slabs — closer in larger industrial floors.
OUR PROCESS
We run every concrete slab installation project with the same discipline and sequencing we learned in the military. No improvisation. No shortcuts. Every step serves the mission.
We review building plans, load requirements, and soil conditions. We recommend thickness, reinforcement type, and joint layout based on actual use case.
Area excavated to correct depth. Grade established for drainage. Unsuitable soil removed and replaced where necessary.
Compacted aggregate base installed to specified depth and density. This step is non-negotiable for Arizona soil conditions.
Poly vapor barrier placed on all interior slabs. Insulation integrated where required by building code or thermal performance goals.
Perimeter forms set to grade. Isolation joints placed at columns, walls, and adjacent structures to allow independent movement.
Rebar or welded wire fabric placed at correct height within the slab. Fiber reinforcement added to mix for industrial slabs where specified.
Concrete placed, consolidated, screeded, and finished. Surface texture selected per use: broom finish for grip, trowel finish for smooth floors, exposed aggregate for decorative applications.
Curing compound or wet curing applied. Traffic restricted until specified strength is reached. Final walkthrough with client.
Concrete slab pricing depends heavily on thickness, reinforcement, sub-base work required, and surface finish.
Below are typical Arizona ranges:
• Residential garage slab (4"):
$5 – $8 per sq ft.
Standard single/double garage. Includes sub-base, rebar, finish.
• Residential garage slab (6" — heavy):
$7 – $11 per sq ft.
RV or truck storage. Heavier reinforcement.
• Commercial warehouse/industrial floor:
$8 – $14 per sq ft.
Forklift-rated. Fiber or rebar reinforcement. Joint design included.
• Interior residential floor slab:
$6 – $10 per sq ft.
Includes vapor barrier, control joints, and finish.
• Equipment pad / machinery base:
$9 – $15 per sq ft.
Engineered thickness and isolation joints. Varies by load.
• Sub-base work (if needed):
$1 – $3 per sq ft additional.
Excavation, import material, and compaction when existing base is inadequate.

All pricing is based on scope, site conditions, materials, and finish selection. Ares & Eros Contracting provides transparent, detailed written estimates with no hidden fees. Contact us for your free, no-obligation quote.
General contractors, owner-builders, and homeowners throughout Arizona rely on Ares & Eros Contracting for concrete slabs because we treat every slab as a structural element — not just a flat pour. Our military background means we plan before we execute, verify before we proceed, and sign off only when the work meets spec.
✓ ROC363389 CR-9 licensed, bonded, and insured in Arizona
✓ SDVOSB — service-disabled veteran-owned
✓ Transparent pricing — no change orders without prior written approval
✓ 15+ years of Arizona slab experience across residential, commercial, and industrial scopes
✓ Works directly with GCs on commercial projects — insurance certificates, schedule coordination, daily reporting available
Residential garage slabs in Arizona typically cost $5 to $8 per square foot for a 4-inch slab with standard reinforcement. Commercial and industrial slabs range from $8 to $14 per square foot depending on thickness, reinforcement, and finish. Contact Ares & Eros Contracting for a free written estimate at aaecontracting.com/contact.
Residential garage slabs in Arizona typically cost $5 to $8 per square foot for a 4-inch slab with standard reinforcement. Commercial and industrial slabs range from $8 to $14 per square foot depending on thickness, reinforcement, and finish. Contact Ares & Eros Contracting for a free written estimate at aaecontracting.com/contact.
A properly installed and sealed concrete patio in Arizona lasts 25 to 40 years or more. Key factors are correct joint placement to manage thermal expansion, adequate thickness (at least 4 inches), proper drainage slope, and periodic resealing every 3 to 5 years.
Light foot traffic is safe after 24 to 48 hours. Standard passenger vehicles can use a slab after 7 days. Full design strength is reached at 28 days, after which heavy equipment and vehicles can be used. Arizona heat can accelerate surface drying but does not accelerate structural strength gain — the 28-day standard still applies.
Explore our full range of concrete construction services for your Arizona project:
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"We've worked with Ares & Eros Contracting on multiple residential construction projects, and they’ve proven to be dependable and detail-oriented."
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"Completes work on schedule"
"As a general contractor, it's hard to find subcontractors you can consistently rely on, but Ares & Eros Contracting has been great to work with. Their team shows up prepared, communicates well with our project managers, and completes work on schedule."
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"Experience was outstanding"
"We hired Ares & Eros Contracting to install a concrete patio in our backyard, and the entire experience was outstanding."
- Homeowner Review (Patio Project)

Our team is here to answer your questions and help you get started on turning your vision into reality.
Our focus is on delivering every project with precision, professionalism, and a client-first mindset.
Backed by years of hands-on experience, we bring expertise to every detail.
We honor your time and budget, completing projects efficiently without compromising quality.
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At Ares and Eros Contracting, we take pride in the quality of our work, a legacy of completed projects, and the trust of our valued clients. With every build and renovation, we aim to exceed expectations through unmatched craftsmanship and commitment.
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