Concrete Projects
Red Deer & Central Alberta
Every project below was completed by Gilbert Concrete's own crew — no subcontractors, ever — across Red Deer, Blackfalds, Lacombe, and Central Alberta. From reinforced driveways and stamped patios to foundations and commercial slabs, these are real jobs built for Alberta winters.
- Licensed & Insured WCB Alberta covered on every job
- 10+ Years in Red Deer Central Alberta local crew
- 500+ Projects Completed Across Red Deer & Central Alberta
- Built for Alberta Winters Freeze–thaw rated mix every pour
- 2-Year Workmanship Guarantee In writing — no exceptions
Watch Our Concrete Work
in Action
Real project footage from Gilbert Concrete's crew across Red Deer and Central Alberta. Every video shows our process — from base prep to final finish — built for Alberta's freeze-thaw conditions.
Concrete Project — Red Deer, Alberta
Gilbert Concrete crew completing a residential concrete project in Red Deer, AB. Proper aggregate base compaction, rebar reinforcement, and control joint placement — built to handle Central Alberta's deep freeze-thaw cycles without cracking or heaving.
Concrete Installation — Central Alberta
Watch Gilbert Concrete's process for a concrete installation project in Central Alberta. No subcontractors — our own licensed crew manages every stage from formwork to final walkthrough. WCB Alberta covered, fully insured on every job site.
Concrete Contractor Red Deer — Project Highlight
A short highlight from a recent Gilbert Concrete project in the Red Deer area. Our crew handles base preparation, forming, pouring, and finishing in a single coordinated process — every project completed to the same standard regardless of size.
Residential Concrete — Red Deer, Alberta
Residential concrete project by Gilbert Concrete in Red Deer, AB. Clay-heavy Central Alberta soil requires specific base preparation and mix design — this video shows our process for getting it right the first time, backed by our 2-year written workmanship guarantee.
Concrete Work Portfolio
Red Deer & Central Alberta
Every project below was built to handle Alberta winters — from reinforced concrete slabs to stamped patio surfaces. Real jobs, real results, completed across Red Deer, Blackfalds, Lacombe, and Central Alberta.
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Concrete Patio Work
Red Deer & Central Alberta
Browse real patio installations completed by Gilbert Concrete. Stamped concrete, exposed aggregate, broom finish — every patio built with proper expansion joints for Alberta's freeze-thaw cycles.
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Concrete Driveway Work
We Have Done
Broom finish, exposed aggregate, stamped, replacement — every driveway built with the correct aggregate base, rebar reinforcement, and control joints for Central Alberta's climate.
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Quality Foundation Work
We Have Done
Flooring & Repairs
Concrete Floor Repair
Work We Have Done
Quality Concrete Slab Work We Have Done
From residential garage slabs and backyard concrete pads to large equipment slabs and agricultural building floors, Gilbert Concrete has completed concrete slab installation projects across Red Deer and Central Alberta. Every job is flat, reinforced, properly jointed, and built to last through Alberta winters.
Need a concrete patio alongside your new slab? See our concrete patio installation in Red Deer for complementary outdoor concrete services.
Concrete Services Red Deer |
Residential & Commercial
Gilbert Concrete handles the full range of residential and commercial concrete work in Red Deer and across Central Alberta. Driveways, patios, foundations, slabs, floors, and stamped concrete — whatever you're building, we've poured it.
ResidentialConcrete Patio Red Deer
From brushed finishes to exposed aggregate and stamped concrete, we build outdoor surfaces that hold up through Alberta winters. Expansion joints placed correctly from day one — no shifting, no cracking.
Concrete patio installation in Red Deer
ResidentialConcrete Driveway Red Deer
A driveway built right in Alberta needs the correct aggregate base, proper rebar reinforcement, and control joints spaced to manage movement through freeze-thaw cycles. We build driveways that don't crack, heave, or spall after their first winter.
Concrete driveway installation in Red Deer
Res. & CommercialConcrete Foundation Red Deer
Footings and foundation walls poured to Alberta Building Code specs. We handle rebar placement, waterproofing prep, and the right ready-mix design for structural work. Foundations are where shortcuts become expensive — we don't take them.
Foundation contractors in Red Deer
Res. & CommercialConcrete Floor Repairs Red Deer
Cracked slabs, spalling surfaces, uneven floors — we assess and fix the cause, not just the symptom. Most concrete damage in Central Alberta comes down to freeze-thaw cycles on an unsealed or poorly poured surface. Fixed properly so it doesn't come back.
Concrete floor repairs in Red Deer
Res. & CommercialStamped Concrete Red Deer
The look of stone, brick, or wood — with the durability of reinforced concrete. Popular for driveways, patios, walkways, and pool surrounds across Red Deer. We install stamped concrete that holds its pattern and finish through Alberta winters.
Stamped concrete services in Red Deer
Res. & CommercialConcrete Slab Installation Red Deer
Garage slabs, shop floors, acreage pads, and commercial slabs. We set the formwork, compact the base, pour to specification, and cut control joints at the correct spacing. Every slab cured and monitored — not just poured and left.
Concrete slab installation in Red Deer
Concrete Cost & Project FAQs
Red Deer, Alberta
Straight answers to the questions Red Deer homeowners ask most before starting a concrete project — written to be clear, honest, and useful.
How much does concrete cost in Red Deer?
In Red Deer, installed concrete typically costs $8–$15 per square foot for a standard broom or brushed finish. Stamped or decorative finishes run $14–$28 per square foot.
Most residential driveways and patios in Red Deer fall between $5,000 and $14,000 fully installed — depending on size, existing base conditions, and finish type. Ready-mix concrete itself runs $160–$220+ per cubic yard from Red Deer batch plants.
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How much is concrete per square foot in Alberta?
Installed concrete in Alberta runs $8–$15 per square foot for standard flatwork with a broom finish. Stamped or exposed aggregate adds $6–$13 per square foot on top of that.
In Red Deer and Central Alberta specifically, clay-heavy soil and deep frost penetration often require a thicker aggregate base than other Canadian markets — this can add $1–$3 per square foot to site preparation costs compared to warmer provinces.
How much will a 20×20 concrete slab cost?
A 20×20 foot slab (400 sq ft) in Red Deer typically costs $3,200–$6,000 for a standard 4-inch broom finish.
At 5 or 6 inches thick with rebar — the right spec for garage slabs and driveways in Central Alberta's freeze-thaw climate — expect $4,500–$8,000. Stamped or decorative finishes push the total higher. Site prep and base conditions are the biggest variables.
What does a 30×30 concrete slab cost?
A 30×30 foot slab (900 sq ft) in Red Deer runs approximately $7,200–$13,500 for a standard 4-inch broom finish.
For a 6-inch reinforced slab — the correct spec for a garage or shop floor in Central Alberta — budget $10,000–$18,000 fully installed. Base preparation, rebar placement, and your soil conditions are the biggest cost variables. Gilbert Concrete provides a free on-site assessment and written quote before any work begins.
How much would it cost to pour a 30×50 concrete slab?
A 30×50 foot slab (1,500 sq ft) in Red Deer typically costs $12,000–$22,500 for standard 4-inch flatwork.
For a reinforced 6-inch shop or agricultural slab — the right spec for Central Alberta — budget $18,000–$30,000+ depending on base prep depth, rebar requirements, and finish. Projects this size require a full-day pour with ready-mix concrete and an experienced crew to finish before the mix stiffens.
Is it cheaper to mix your own concrete or buy it?
For small repairs or post footings under 1 cubic yard, bagged concrete can make sense. For anything larger — a driveway, patio, slab, or foundation — ready-mix is almost always cheaper and produces a stronger result.
In Red Deer, ready-mix runs $160–$220 per cubic yard. Bagged 60 lb concrete costs roughly $5–$8 per bag, and you need about 45 bags to make one cubic yard — that's $225–$360 per cubic yard in materials alone, before any labour. Ready-mix wins on both cost and quality for any project over one yard.
What is the enemy of concrete?
In Alberta, the three biggest enemies of concrete are water, freeze-thaw cycles, and de-icing salts.
Water infiltrates tiny cracks, freezes, expands, and breaks the slab apart from the inside — this is the most common cause of concrete failure in Red Deer. Rock salt and calcium chloride de-icers accelerate surface scaling dramatically, especially in the first two winters after a pour. Use sand instead.
Underneath all of this is poor subbase preparation. If the ground beneath a slab shifts or settles, no surface treatment will save it. Proper base compaction, air-entrained concrete mix, correctly spaced control joints, and annual sealing are your best defences.
How much does 1,000 sq ft of concrete cost?
In Red Deer, 1,000 sq ft of installed concrete costs approximately $8,000–$15,000 for a standard 4-inch broom finish slab.
At 5–6 inches thick with rebar — the correct spec for most garage slabs and driveways in Central Alberta — expect $12,000–$20,000 fully installed, including base preparation, forming, pour, finishing, and control joints. Stamped or decorative finishes on 1,000 sq ft typically run $14,000–$28,000.
What is the 90-minute rule for concrete?
The 90-minute rule means that from the moment water is added to a concrete mix, the concrete must be fully placed and discharged within 90 minutes — or it starts setting and loses workability. This is an industry standard (ASTM C94).
In Red Deer's summer heat, that window can shrink to 60 minutes or less because high temperatures speed up the hydration process. That's why experienced concrete contractors in Central Alberta coordinate truck arrival, crew size, and pour timing precisely — if you're still finishing and the mix starts to stiffen, you end up with weak, poorly bonded concrete that will fail early. This is one reason why no-subcontractor, experienced-crew discipline matters on every pour.
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