Garage install

bobkatfly · 12-21-2024, 11:20 AM

Well it turns out LaValley's doesn't do the slab for the size I'm interested in (26 x 26). Submitted our requirements and waiting to hear back on quote. I visited a friend that had one of their garages installed a few years ago (28 x 28) and was impressed with the build. Again, he did his own slab.
I'm on the fence with Morton. Not sure a pole barn style will fit my interior finishing needs without spending a lot more. Still going to talk to them though.
Going to look at a couple of local builders that did work in the neighborhood as well.

John Mercier · 12-21-2024, 03:14 PM

Not a specialist in the garages, but I have never heard that a standard size doesn't have a slab as part of the package. Sales person would know better than I though.

bobkatfly · 12-21-2024, 05:42 PM

Yeah, I was surprised. Apparently, in the past they relied on customer site prep and had issues after they poured because of poor prep. Seems weird that they wouldn't inspect the prep beforehand. Either way they should revise their website as it clearly indicates an included slab.

TheProfessor · 12-26-2024, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by bobkatfly

Well it turns out LaValley's doesn't do the slab for the size I'm interested in (26 x 26).

Doely noted. As stated above.

They do not do any concrete. Next.

John Mercier · 12-26-2024, 10:35 AM

I have an email request into the shop supervisor to see if that is correct, or the website is correct.

He's on Holiday.

John Mercier · 12-26-2024, 12:21 PM

Bob,
I PM'd the contact for the shop super.
They do the slabs, but have stopped pouring for this year.
He would be the most precise on the subject, as he has done this for decades.

TheProfessor · 12-26-2024, 01:29 PM

Name names and post business telephone numbers.

I was told quite clearly that they do not do any concrete site work at any time of the year.

John Mercier · 12-26-2024, 01:32 PM

Newport is listed on the website.
603 863 1050

Just ask for Jim Luppold.

His reply to me was they offered slab work, but have stopped pouring for this year.

bobkatfly · 12-26-2024, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by John Mercier

Newport is listed on the website.
603 863 1050

Just ask for Jim Luppold.

His reply to me was they offered slab work, but have stopped pouring for this year.

Interesting, when I met with Greg in Middleton, He said they don't do slab work over a certain square footage. I think he said 20 x 20 but I got the impression they prefer not at all.

John Mercier · 12-26-2024, 02:22 PM

And to be fair, I am not sure if that is the situation on that side of the State.
It is why I suggested contacting Jim through his email.

If you aren't looking to get in before spring, he may have some decent news for you.

bobkatfly · 12-26-2024, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Mercier

And to be fair, I am not sure if that is the situation on that side of the State.
It is why I suggested contacting Jim through his email.

If you aren't looking to get in before spring, he may have some decent news for you.

I have a few quotes in the queue right now. Maybe I'll give Jim a call anyway just to get a feel for what he can offer.
Thanks

sky's · 12-28-2024, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by bobkatfly

Interesting, when I met with Greg in Middleton, He said they don't do slab work over a certain square footage. I think he said 20 x 20 but I got the impression they prefer not at all.

by code over a certain sq. footage you need frost walls. if your in Moultonboro call the building inspector.

12-21-2024, 11:20 AM	#1
bobkatfly Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Center Tuftonboro Posts: 383 Thanks: 58 Thanked 55 Times in 49 Posts	Well it turns out LaValley's doesn't do the slab for the size I'm interested in (26 x 26). Submitted our requirements and waiting to hear back on quote. I visited a friend that had one of their garages installed a few years ago (28 x 28) and was impressed with the build. Again, he did his own slab. I'm on the fence with Morton. Not sure a pole barn style will fit my interior finishing needs without spending a lot more. Still going to talk to them though. Going to look at a couple of local builders that did work in the neighborhood as well. __________________ Bob F Amherst till the big 66 comes (made it!) Winter Harbor/Mirror Lake till the big guy comes

12-21-2024, 05:42 PM	#3
bobkatfly Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Center Tuftonboro Posts: 383 Thanks: 58 Thanked 55 Times in 49 Posts	Yeah, I was surprised. Apparently, in the past they relied on customer site prep and had issues after they poured because of poor prep. Seems weird that they wouldn't inspect the prep beforehand. Either way they should revise their website as it clearly indicates an included slab. __________________ Bob F Amherst till the big 66 comes (made it!) Winter Harbor/Mirror Lake till the big guy comes

12-21-2024, 03:14 PM	#2
John Mercier Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 3,514 Thanks: 3 Thanked 622 Times in 513 Posts	Not a specialist in the garages, but I have never heard that a standard size doesn't have a slab as part of the package. Sales person would know better than I though.

12-26-2024, 10:35 AM	#5
John Mercier Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 3,514 Thanks: 3 Thanked 622 Times in 513 Posts	I have an email request into the shop supervisor to see if that is correct, or the website is correct. He's on Holiday.

12-26-2024, 12:21 PM	#6
John Mercier Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 3,514 Thanks: 3 Thanked 622 Times in 513 Posts	Bob, I PM'd the contact for the shop super. They do the slabs, but have stopped pouring for this year. He would be the most precise on the subject, as he has done this for decades.

12-26-2024, 01:29 PM	#7
TheProfessor Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,142 Thanks: 17 Thanked 349 Times in 211 Posts	Name names and post business telephone numbers. I was told quite clearly that they do not do any concrete site work at any time of the year.

12-26-2024, 01:32 PM	#8
John Mercier Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 3,514 Thanks: 3 Thanked 622 Times in 513 Posts	Newport is listed on the website. 603 863 1050 Just ask for Jim Luppold. His reply to me was they offered slab work, but have stopped pouring for this year.

12-26-2024, 02:22 PM	#10
John Mercier Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 3,514 Thanks: 3 Thanked 622 Times in 513 Posts	And to be fair, I am not sure if that is the situation on that side of the State. It is why I suggested contacting Jim through his email. If you aren't looking to get in before spring, he may have some decent news for you.