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Two fees open a job for a concrete slab contractor in DeBary: a flat $75 slab permit and a $50 application fee. The city also counts accessory structures as structural work, so the HB 803 exemption doesn't cover them. Port Orange Concrete Co pours shed, garage, pole barn and shop slabs. The written estimate is free.

Concrete slab contractor in DeBary: a flat $75 permit and no HB 803 shortcut

DeBary's fee schedule, effective August 1, 2024, puts "Concrete Slab, Structural and Non-Structural (residential)" in the flat $75 group, beside residential driveways and grading. Each permit also carries a $50 residential application fee. PDCS, LLC runs building code administration, plan review and inspections for the city. You deal with applications, status, fees and inspections through the Citizenserve portal.

Look at the city's HB 803 notice closely. It allows no building permit for single-family work under $7,500 except electrical, plumbing, mechanical, gas and structural work, and any work on a property partly or entirely in a flood hazard area. DeBary counts accessory structures and freestanding masonry walls as structural. So a shed or shop slab here needs a permit, even a small one, and as a concrete slab contractor in DeBary we file it.

One office reads both your flood zone and your concrete slab, since the Building Official is also the city's Floodplain Administrator. Our DeBary concrete contractors page lists the rest of our work in town, and the slab service page covers the spec. We file in the portal, pay the $75 permit and $50 application fee, and book the inspection. For the exemption in the rest of Volusia, see our county permit guide.

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Subdivisions platted before 1990 and the one inch retention rule

Stormwater, not zoning, decides some jobs for a concrete slab contractor in DeBary. The Residential Stormwater permit runs $400. Lots in subdivisions platted before 1990 without plat drainage, and unplatted land, must retain "no less than one (1) inch of runoff from all impervious surfaces." The checklist adds a finished floor 12 inches above the road crown and a 25 foot wetland setback.

The phrase to watch is "all impervious surfaces." DeBary's lot coverage rule counts just the roofed building footprint and "does not include parking or other paved surfaces," so the zoning cap won't stop a big concrete pad. Retention can. Picture a 24 x 30 shop slab (720 sq ft): it sends 60 cubic feet of one-inch runoff somewhere, before the house roof and driveway add theirs.

We start with three questions. When was your subdivision platted? Does the plat include drainage? Where does roof water go now? The answers tell us whether the job needs the stormwater permit or just the slab permit. When retention is required, we grade toward a swale sized to the lot.

Slabs run $7 to $12 per sq ft on 4 inches, reinforced. These DeBary sizes show where the 600 sq ft step and the retention rule move the total.

Slab	Per sq ft	Project total	What moves the price
Concrete shed slab, 12 x 16 (192 sq ft)	$7 to $12	Job minimum, from the low end of $1,500 to $6,900	5 foot setbacks, flat $75 permit
Shed or shop slab, 20 x 29 (580 sq ft)	$7 to $12	$4,060 to $6,960	Just under the 600 sq ft step
Workshop slab, 24 x 30 (720 sq ft)	$7 to $12	$5,040 to $8,640	15 foot setbacks, retention if platted before 1990
Barn or garage slab, 30 x 40 (1,200 sq ft)	$7 to $12	$8,400 to $14,400	Two-structure limit, muck probe, culvert if on a swale lot

Every figure stays a range until we see the site. The detailed written estimate comes before any work starts, and it's free.

Pole barns, garages and the 600 sq ft step

DeBary's land development code counts pole barns as accessory structures, and as a concrete slab contractor in DeBary we plan the pad that way. That means a principal structure comes first, no yard that abuts a street, and at least 5 feet from the lot lines. At 600 sq ft or more, the side and rear setbacks jump to 15 feet. Height tops out at 20 feet. Detached garages "count towards impervious coverage."

Lots of half an acre or less get two accessory structures totaling up to 50 percent of the house. A 2,000 sq ft house allows up to 1,000 sq ft of accessory space, which puts a 30 x 40 barn pad (1,200 sq ft) over the line. Bigger lots follow other limits, so ask the city before you settle on a size. The slab spec for big buildings is on our pole barn and barndominium slab page.

The 600 sq ft step moves the pad. A 20 x 30 concrete shed slab is exactly 600 sq ft, so the 15 foot side and rear setbacks apply. Drop to 20 x 29 and 5 feet works. We check your survey before you pick a size.

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Paola and Apopka ridges beside Immokalee flats and Gator muck

DeBary's ground flips between sand ridge and wet flat within a few blocks. State soil mapping on land points lists Paola fine sand and Apopka fine sand at 16.4 percent each (excessively and well drained, "not limited" for dwellings without basements), Immokalee sand at 13.1 percent (poorly drained, "very limited"), Bluff sandy clay loam and Orsino fine sand at 8.2 percent each, and Gator muck at 6.6 percent. In all, 47.5 percent of land points rate "not limited" and 45.9 percent "very limited."

A single probe won't tell the story on a big DeBary lot. Ridge sand gets hard compaction and a close eye on the slope. Immokalee flats get a base course and a drain path. Where muck turns up, we dig it out and backfill with compacted clean sand before the forms go in.

On flood: across DeBary's land, FEMA's map shows 75.4 percent Zone X, 19.7 percent Zone AE and 4.9 percent Zone A. No static base flood elevations came back because the AE is riverine. DeBary's code sets the lowest floor at base flood elevation plus 1 foot or 12 inches above the crown of adjacent roads, whichever is higher, and allows minor fill for parking slabs, patios and walkways. Fill in a flood zone has to be matched "cup for cup" with compensating storage.

South of Highbanks Road, canopy trees and HOA drainage

South of Highbanks Road, the Gemini Springs focus area covers every property, and about 2,400 homes there fall under septic-to-sewer rules. On a lot under 1 acre, a failed conventional septic system must be replaced with advanced treatment or a sewer connection. Mark the tank and drainfield on your sketch before you place a concrete slab. A pad over them is trouble later. The city's septic-to-sewer page has the details.

Trees count too. Protected trees of 6 inches or more across need a permit, and Sec. 8.8 bars paving within 6 feet of an understory tree or 10 feet of a canopy tree being kept. Even exempt removals need a call to City Hall first. If a live oak stands on your DeBary lot, the concrete pad moves.

HOA communities built from the 1980s on maintain their own stormwater systems. The city held stormwater meetings about HOA-maintained drainage at DeBary Plantation in 2023 and 2024. If your street has an HOA, state law says it can't make you get the city permit before it reviews your plans, so ask for architectural approval early. Bring us the HOA's answer, and as a concrete slab contractor in DeBary we'll read those rules with you.

Sources

Building, City of DeBary
Fee Schedule effective 8-1-2024, City of DeBary
HB 803 Permit Exemption notice, City of DeBary
Residential Stormwater Permit Application, City of DeBary
LDC Sec. 6.1 Accessory structures, DeBary via Municode
LDC Ch. 8 Art. II Tree protection, DeBary via Municode
Septic to Sewer, City of DeBary
Stormwater, City of DeBary

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Our Process

What to Expect, Start to Finish

Walk the lot

We measure the pad, mark septic, trees and lot lines, and ask when your subdivision was platted.

Check zone and drainage

We pull your FEMA zone and check whether the pre-1990 retention rule applies.

Written estimate

Size, base work and price go on paper before we start. It's free.

File in Citizenserve

We submit the DeBary slab permit and the application fee, add the stormwater permit if you need it, and book inspections.

Locate, compact, pour

Sunshine 811 marks the lines. We compact the base, set forms, pour, finish and cut joints.

Cure and close out

We protect the slab while it cures, then call the final inspection.

Reviews

What Our Clients Say

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I called four companies about tearing out our cracked patio and putting in a bigger one. Two never came out, one came out and never sent a number, and one texted a price with nothing else. These guys came out the next morning, measured, and the owner sat at our kitchen table and went through what he would do and why, including why he wanted it a little thicker where the grill sits. The quote matched the bill to the dollar. What stuck with me was the crew. We have a newborn at home and they kept the radio off and the noise down without us asking. They carried every bag through the side gate instead of across the lawn too. Patio came out flat and drains away from the house like it should. Real people doing honest work.

Jeannicole · Google review · Oct 2026
★★★★★

One panel on the sidewalk had cracked through and was starting to tip. They cut it back to the joints on both sides and poured fresh. The seam is barely there. Quick too, same morning

Scharika · Google review · Oct 2026
★★★★★

Poured our back patio and a little walkway to the shed. Showed up when they said, worked clean, hauled the old broken stuff off. Couldn't be happier with it

Sharon · Google review · Oct 2026
★★★★★

Got a stamped concrete walkway with a leaf pattern it’s so pretty i catch myself just staring at it the color they mixed is exactly what I wanted

Katie · Google review · Sep 2026
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Driveway looks great, they scored it in clean sections so it wont crack random like the last one. Smart work"

Guess · Google review · Sep 2026
★★★★★

Port Orange Concrete Co. was awesome to work with! They took our idea and made it even better than we imagined. The crew was super friendly, showed up on time, and really knew their stuff. Our new patio looks incredible—we’re beyond happy! Definitely recommend them.

Jose · Google review · Dec 2024
★★★★★

Awesome job on the foundation! Will hire again 👍 they were quick and on time, and its level and strong.

Ashley · Google review · Dec 2024
★★★★★

I hired Port Orange Concrete Co. to replace our front walkway, and I’m so glad I did. The team was friendly and really helped us pick the perfect design to match our home. They showed up on time, worked efficiently, and paid attention to all the little details. The walkway turned out beautifully, and our neighbors have already noticed and complimented it. I had a small concern after the project was done, and they addressed it right away, making sure we were completely happy. If you need concrete work, I highly recommend Port Orange Concrete Co.—they really care about their customers

NY · Google review · Aug 2024
★★★★★

They were punctual and professional did a great job on my driveway.Replacement will hire again

Blake · Google review · Aug 2024
★★★★★

Gave me a great deal on my concrete driveway replacement, and did way better than the team that originally installed it. The owner is friendly, honest, and cheerful. Will use these guys again someday!

Matthew · Google review · Aug 2024
★★★★★

Got a new concrete driveway and it looks beautiful. THANKS GUYS!!

Angela · Google review · Aug 2024
★★★★★

Port orange concrete co did a wonderjob job with my new concrete patio, they were respectful of my property and worked hard

Frank · Google review · Aug 2024

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a concrete slab contractor in DeBary file for a shed pad?

A residential slab permit, which the fee schedule lists as a flat $75 item, plus the $50 residential application fee. Send a survey and a site sketch with the slab size. The shed counts as an accessory structure, which DeBary treats as structural work, so the HB 803 exemption doesn't cover the project. We file in Citizenserve and book the inspection.

Does DeBary treat a pole barn slab as structural work?

Yes. The city's HB 803 guidance counts accessory structures as structural work, and the land development code names pole barns as accessory structures. A barn slab takes a permit, a survey, and setbacks of at least 5 feet from lot lines, or 15 feet at 600 sq ft and larger. Heights top out at 20 feet.

Does my DeBary subdivision need the $400 stormwater permit for a new pad?

It might. Lots in subdivisions platted before 1990 with no plat drainage, and unplatted land, must retain at least one inch of runoff from all impervious surfaces. Find the plat date on your survey or through the county and send it to us. We'll tell you if the stormwater permit belongs on your list.

How far from a DeBary canopy tree can a slab go?

Section 8.8 of DeBary's land development code bars concrete paving within 10 feet of a canopy tree being kept, and within 6 feet of an understory tree. Removing a protected tree of 6 inches or more takes a permit. Even exempt removals need a call to City Hall first. We mark each trunk on the pad sketch.

I live south of Highbanks Road in DeBary. Does the septic rule change my slab?

It can change where the slab goes. About 2,400 homes in the Gemini Springs focus area fall under septic-to-sewer rules, and lots under 1 acre have to replace a failed septic system with advanced treatment or connect to sewer. Put the tank and drainfield on your sketch so the pad stays clear of them.

What happens to an old DeBary slab that has sunk or cracked?

It comes out, and a new one goes in on a compacted base. The tear-out and the new pour share one written estimate. We probe the ground first, because a pad that sank over muck or a soft swale will sink again if the base stays the same.

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