Concrete
Concrete foundation
A prepared concrete slab with the specified brick or plinth wall lines is the conventional foundation for permanent timber stables.
Often worth considering for: Static loose boxes, stable blocks and American-barn annexes
Specialist base installation
Stable & Loose Box Foundations
Stable groundwork must carry the building, withstand hoof traffic and cleaning, and manage moisture without creating slippery or flooded boxes.
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What the foundation needs to do
Stable slabs work hard: horses apply concentrated hoof loads, bedding retains moisture and washdown must be managed around thresholds and yards. Timber stable suppliers also commonly use a raised brick course beneath the walls.
We install the approved concrete base and wall support arrangement to the manufacturer's plan, coordinating box floors, front apron, drainage and tack-room transitions.
Options, assessed properly
Suitable foundation methods
The methods below are possibilities to assess—not interchangeable specifications. We match the foundation to the product, loads, support points, ground and access.
Ground screws
Ground screws and support frame
An engineered screw solution may support a proprietary lightweight stable or shelter when the supplier approves the floor and welfare arrangement.
Often worth considering for: Selected framed field structures, not as an automatic substitute for a stable slab
A written price for the approved detail
Specialist foundations are quoted from the actual product, support plan and site information. No VAT is added to the guide prices shown.
Before installation
Dimensions, approvals and responsibilities
Stable suppliers should issue the exact base and brickwork plan before construction. Nominal bay sizes do not show every partition and door return.
Planning permission is commonly relevant to permanent equestrian buildings and changes of land use. Resolve the whole proposal before installing a fixed base.
JustBases quotes the agreed foundation and groundwork. Product installation, specialist connections, commissioning and third-party design remain outside our scope unless the written quotation expressly includes them.
A simple route forward
From first call to ready base
- 1
Talk through the plan
Tell us about the stable building, approximate size and site. We will identify any useful supplier information.
- 2
Agree the foundation
We assess access, levels, support requirements and ground, then provide a clear written quotation.
- 3
Install and hand over
Our team installs the agreed base and leaves it ready for the approved building or equipment installer.
Genuine customer feedback
Reviews of our foundation work
"I couldn't recommend Craig highly enough! Communication prior to the job was outstanding even considering our ever changing goal posts. Craig and his team turned up exactly at the agreed time, were well presented, friendly and professional. The cleanliness, attention to detail and quality of the job was outstanding."
"Good standard of workmanship. Friendly and efficient. Prompt response for estimate and fitted into our timescale. Will be using the firm in future and thoroughly recommend them."
"Craig and his team were very professional throughout the job. They worked tirelessly and extremely hard. The job involved digging up a thick reinforced concrete base. Then creating a whole new base with precision engineering in preparation to accept a new building on top. The result was an excellent job all round."
Easy to start, free to ask
Tell us about your stable building
You do not need drawings or a finished specification before getting in touch. Send what you have and Craig will explain the useful next step.
Helpful details, if available
- Stable supplier base drawing
- Box and partition plan
- Brick/plinth detail
- Drainage and yard levels
- Mat or final floor system
Talk to Craig
Craig will listen to what you are planning and help establish the foundation information that matters.
Online quote requests are normally answered within 24 hours, excluding weekends.
Request your free quote
Just give us your contact details and a short description of what you want to build. We will guide you through the rest.
Your enquiry
Stable Foundations installation
Straight answers
Stable Foundations FAQs
The raised wall line helps separate timber from wet floor conditions and lets the supplier level and fix the panels to its standard detail.
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