A travel trailer, a fifth wheel or a boat on its trailer puts a lot of weight on a few small tires and a jack stand. Parked on grass, it sinks into the clay after the first good rain. We pour pads for RVs, boats and work trailers beside Dallas houses, behind side gates and along alleys. Call (469) 257-3979 and tell us what you need to park.
Built heavier than a driveway
- Six inches of concrete instead of our standard five
- Heavier steel, tied tighter and held up on chairs
- A well-compacted base, with soft clay dug out and replaced
- Thicker edges where the trailer rolls on and off
- A slope that sheds water so the pad does not hold a puddle
We size the pad to the rig with room to walk around it and open the doors. A 12 by 40 foot pad covers most travel trailers and boats. Bigger fifth wheels and motor homes need more length.
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| 6 inch broom finish pad, per sq ft | $8.50 to $13.50 |
| 12 by 40 ft RV pad, 6 inch | $4,080 to $6,480 |
| 10 by 24 ft boat pad, 6 inch | $2,040 to $3,240 |
| Breaking out an old slab first | Add about $1 to $4 per sq ft |
Long gate runs, a pump truck or dirt work on a sloped yard can raise the price. We list each one.
Getting the rig onto the pad
The hard part is often getting there. A pad behind a side gate needs a wide enough gate, a turn the trailer can make and a path that will not rut the yard. A pad off an alley needs an apron that ties into the alley without a ledge. We walk the route at the estimate and plan the pad around how you back in.
Many Dallas County cities limit where an RV or boat can be parked and how much of a front yard can be paved. We look up your city's rules first, and our permits guide covers the approach side of it.
Call and we will measure the rig and the route.
Pads for other heavy loads
We pour the same heavy pads for work trucks, dually pickups, utility trailers and a second driveway lane for a box truck. If you only need a bit more room for a car, a driveway extension at 5 inches costs less.
Questions about RV & Boat Pads in Dallas
- Does an RV pad really need 6 inches?
- For a heavy trailer or a motor home, yes. The load sits on a few tires and a jack, and a thinner slab can crack under those points on clay.
- Can the pad be gravel instead?
- We pour concrete only. Gravel tends to rut and push into Dallas clay when it is wet.
- Can I park the RV in my front yard?
- That depends on your city and sometimes your HOA. We check the city rules before we price a front-yard pad.
Call or send the form. We walk the driveway with you, measure it and write the price down before we leave.