Equipment pads provide stable, level foundations for HVAC units, generators, transformers, and industrial equipment across Dallas-Fort Worth. Property owners and facility managers need pads designed to support specific equipment loads, resist vibration, and provide proper drainage around mechanical installations.
Our approach coordinates with equipment specifications to determine required pad dimensions, reinforcement, and thickness. We install anchor bolts or inserts per equipment mounting requirements, ensuring proper alignment and spacing for installation crews.
For vibrating equipment like generators and HVAC condensers, isolation details prevent vibration transmission to buildings. We coordinate vibration isolation pads, spring mounts, or other systems specified by mechanical engineers.
Drainage around equipment pads prevents water accumulation that damages equipment and creates maintenance issues. We grade areas around pads for positive drainage and coordinate with civil engineering for site stormwater management.
Why property owners choose us
- Structural design supporting concentrated loads from 5,000 to 100,000+ lbs
- Vibration isolation systems integrated into pad design for sensitive equipment
- Precision anchor bolt placement with ±1/8 inch tolerance for proper equipment mounting
Project capabilities
We provide turnkey equipment pad solutions including foundation design verification, excavation, precision forming, anchor bolt template installation, concrete placement, and finishing. Our crews work from manufacturer's equipment drawings ensuring exact bolt patterns, elevation requirements, and load-bearing specifications. We coordinate with equipment installers on timing and provide surface preparation for grouting operations.
What's included
- Equipment specification review
- Pad sizing and design
- Excavation and base preparation
- Reinforcement placement
- Anchor bolt or insert installation
- Concrete placement
- Level verification
- Drainage grading around pad
- Equipment supplier coordination
- As-built documentation with anchor locations
Common project scenarios
- Property owner installing HVAC pad for new rooftop unit replacement
- Industrial facility adding equipment pads for new machinery installation
- Commercial building installing generator pad for backup power system
- Facility upgrade requiring multiple equipment pads for system replacement
Frequently Asked Questions
- How thick should equipment pads be?
- Standard HVAC pads are typically 6-8 inches thick. Larger equipment or soil conditions may require thicker pads with additional reinforcement. We size pads based on equipment specifications and soil conditions.
- Do you coordinate anchor bolt placement?
- Yes, we install anchor bolts or embedded inserts per equipment mounting requirements. Placement is critical for equipment installation - we verify locations with equipment supplier before concrete placement.
- Can equipment pads be installed while buildings are occupied?
- Yes, we routinely install pads at occupied facilities with minimal disruption. Work is coordinated with facility operations and can be scheduled to avoid critical business hours.
- Do vibrating equipment pads require special design?
- Yes, generators and large HVAC units may require vibration isolation details or thicker pads to minimize vibration transmission. We coordinate with mechanical engineers on isolation requirements.