Loading Docks & Concrete Ramps in Jacksonville, FL
Dock approach slabs, leveler pads, and truck ramps engineered for trailer traffic and constant impact across Duval County.
Dock slabs built for the load
The apron in front of a dock takes more abuse than any other slab on a distribution site: trailer landing gear, repeated backing, and heavy point loads all day. We build dock approach slabs, leveler pads, and truck ramps as thickened, heavily reinforced pours engineered for that punishment.
Dock aprons are built above our standard commercial spec, commonly 8 inches or more with a dense rebar mat and a higher-PSI mix, and graded so Florida rain drains away from the building. Where a dock leveler or edge angle is involved we form the pit and set the blockouts and embeds to match your supplier's drawings so everything lines up on pour day.
As a Florida Certified Building Contractor (CBC1269043) we pull the permits, coordinate inspections, and detail the edges so the apron holds up to trailer impact instead of spalling at the joints.
Scope of work
Dock Approach Slabs
Thickened reinforced slabs in front of dock doors for trailer landing gear and backing loads.
Dock Leveler Pads
Formed pits and pads coordinated with the leveler and embeds your supplier specifies.
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.
Bumper & Embed Installs
Concrete dock bumper installations and embeds detailed for repeated trailer contact.
Apron Repair
Rebuilt edges and re-poured sections where trailer impact has chipped or cracked the slab.
What does a loading dock or ramp cost in Jacksonville?
Dock and ramp pricing depends on thickness, reinforcement, grade change, and demolition. Because the loads are high, these are engineered pours priced per plan.
Dock aprons
Thickened, reinforced aprons are priced by area and thickness; expect upper-end commercial-slab rates given the reinforcement and PSI required.
Approach ramps
Ramps are priced by the grade change, length, and any retaining or wing walls needed to hold the slope.
Repair & replacement
Spalled apron edges, cracked ramps, and settled pads are quoted after we see the condition and the base.
Our commercial process
Loads & Layout
We confirm trailer traffic, grade change, and any leveler or embed details before pricing.
Permits & Demo
We pull Duval County 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How thick should a loading dock apron be?
Dock aprons take heavy, concentrated loads, so they are built thicker and more heavily reinforced than standard flatwork, commonly 8 inches or more with a dense rebar mat and a higher-PSI mix. The engineer sets the exact thickness.
Do you coordinate dock levelers and embeds?
Yes. When a leveler, edge angle, or embed is involved, we form the pit and set the blockouts and steel to match your supplier's drawings so everything fits on pour day.
Can you repair a spalled or cracked dock apron?
Yes. We remove the damaged section, correct the base, dowel into the surrounding slab, and re-pour with a higher-strength mix and detailed edges so the repair holds up to the trailer traffic that caused it.
Why is water pooling at our dock doors?
Usually the apron grade is wrong or the slab has settled toward the building. We can re-pour the apron to the correct slope, add trench drains where needed, and tie the fix into the surrounding slab.
Do dock and ramp projects need permits?
Structural pours like dock aprons, ramps, and retaining walls require permits and inspections. As FL CBC1269043 we pull the permits and schedule the reinforcement and pre-pour inspections.
How long before trucks can use a new apron?
Concrete gains most of its strength in the first week and full strength at 28 days. We typically hold heavy trailer traffic off a new apron for a week or more and give you the exact date.
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