Service 06 — Concrete & Compliance

Concrete pads, curbs & ADA compliance.

From dumpster pads that survive garbage trucks to ADA curb ramps with detectable warnings, Star's concrete crews handle the structural and compliance work that keeps commercial properties functional and lawsuit-free: curb and gutter, equipment pads, accessible ramps, and ADA parking lot compliance done to spec.

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Newly poured ADA curb ramp with yellow truncated dome detectable warning panel

What this service includes

  • ADA curb ramps & detectable warnings — compliant slopes, landings, flares, and truncated-dome panels at every pedestrian transition.
  • Accessible parking compliance — correct stall and access-aisle construction paired with ADA stall striping and signage for a fully compliant package.
  • Dumpster & equipment pads — thick, reinforced pads with approach slabs built for the point loads of trash trucks, compactors, and generators.
  • Curb & gutter replacement — damaged sections cut out and re-poured with proper drainage flow lines.
  • Trip hazard elimination — grinding, panel replacement, and transition corrections across walkways, ramps, and entrances.
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ADA Parking lot compliance: what it actually requires

Accessible parking is one of the most commonly cited — and most cheaply fixed — compliance failures on commercial properties. The requirements are specific: a minimum count of accessible spaces scaled to lot size (roughly one per 25 stalls), van-accessible spaces with wider access aisles, slopes under about 2% in all directions on the space and aisle, correct signage heights, and an accessible route from parking to the entrance with compliant curb ramps and detectable warnings where pedestrians cross vehicle paths.

Enforcement rarely starts with an inspector; it starts with a demand letter or a drive-by lawsuit — and settlements routinely cost multiples of what compliant construction would have. We audit lots against current standards, fix the concrete (ramps, slopes, aisles, warnings), coordinate the markings and signage, and document everything so retail owners and public facilities have a defensible record. If the surrounding pavement needs work too, our asphalt crew handles transitions in the same mobilization.

How It Works

Our concrete & ADA process.

Site & Compliance Audit

Ramps, slopes, stalls, and routes measured against current accessibility standards.

Scoped Proposal

Each deficiency listed with its fix and price — no bundled mystery numbers.

Form, Pour & Finish

Access maintained during work; pours phased around your operations.

Document & Close Out

Photos and measurements of the finished work for your compliance file.

Common Questions

Pads, curbs & ADA FAQs.

What makes a parking lot ADA compliant?
The core checklist: enough accessible spaces for the lot size, van-accessible stalls with wide access aisles, slopes under ~2% on spaces and aisles, proper signage, and an unbroken accessible route — compliant ramps, detectable warnings, no vertical changes over a quarter inch — from stall to door.
What's the real risk of non-compliance?
Civil penalties for ADA violations run into five figures, but the more common cost is private lawsuits and settlements, which target easy-to-photograph violations like missing ramps and mis-sloped stalls. Remediation is almost always cheaper than one settlement.
How thick should a dumpster pad be?
Typically 6–8 inches of reinforced concrete over compacted base — sized for a loaded garbage truck's front axle, not the dumpster itself. We extend an approach slab where trucks brake and lift, which is where thin pads always fail first.
Can you fix just the ramps without redoing the lot?
Yes. Curb ramps, detectable warnings, and stall re-grading are routinely stand-alone projects — a few days of targeted work that clears your highest-liability items. We'll flag anything else we see, but you choose the scope.
Do you handle the striping and signage too?
Yes — concrete, striping, and signage come from one team so dimensions, symbols, and sign placement all match the standard. One mobilization, one point of contact, one compliant result.

Close your compliance gaps.

Free ADA-focused site audit with an itemized fix list — know exactly where you stand.

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