Concrete
If this is your first time working in landscape sections, we recommend reviewing the Beds article first. It walks through the basics.
Adding the Concrete Section
If you haven’t already added a Concrete section:
- Click Edit in the top right corner.
- Select Concrete from the template library.
- Click Save to add it to your proposal.
Measuring the Concrete Area
Start by measuring the area where concrete will be installed.
- If you already know the square footage:
- Open the Concrete section.
- Double-click on Square Feet under Subsection 1 and enter the value.
- If you need to measure it:
- You can enter the measurements as one large section.
- Or divide the area into manageable parts using subsections, especially if it’s irregular or includes multiple areas.
Example:
- One section: 16’L x 12’W
- Another section: 8’ x 8’
- Base course depth: 3”
- Concrete depth: 4”
Below the grid, there’s also a checkbox to indicate whether you want to account for a half yard of waste with the pump truck.
Materials & Labor
Scroll down to the Materials/Labor section. You’ll see three preset line items:
- Subgrading/Subgrade Compaction
- Base Course
- Concrete
Subgrading/Subgrade Compaction
- No material is assigned here, it calculates labor only.
- By default, the system uses 1 minute per 10 sqft.
- To adjust, click the blue edit button.
Base Course & Concrete
- Click Connect Item to assign the specific products.
- In our example:
- 5/8” Basalt Chip for base course
- Premium Concrete for concrete
- Quantities are automatically calculated based on your measurements.
Finalizing the Section
Once materials are set, you can:
- Change Crew Size, Add labor, equipment, or subcontractors
- Enter a Description of Services to explain the scope of work
- Add Crew Notes for internal communication
If you need help with these steps, refer to the Beds article, which walks through the process in detail.
Updated on: 10/13/2025
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