Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Concrete Pumping & Finishing Services in BC
Gastaldo Concrete has been delivering high-quality concrete pumping, placing, and finishing services to the British Columbia construction industry since 1973. As a family-run business, we prioritize customer satisfaction through reliable service and technical expertise, from project bidding to final execution. Our team of experienced professionals ensures precision and efficiency, supported by advanced equipment like Putzmeister concrete boom pumps. Over five decades, we have expanded our capabilities to include specialized services such as ice rink slab construction and lightweight cellular concrete production. Our commitment to excellence has established us as the largest concrete contractor in British Columbia, trusted for complex projects ranging from transit infrastructure to iconic civic structures.We maintain a client-centric approach, offering tailored solutions and technical support throughout every project phase. Our legacy of innovation is exemplified by contributions to landmark projects like the Port Mann Bridge and Evergreen Line Rapid Transit. Through subsidiaries like Gastaldo Ice Arena Inc and Gastaldo Cell-Crete Ltd, we continue to diversify while upholding our founding principles of quality and reliability. Our equipment sales division, Gastaldo Pump Sales Ltd, extends this expertise to service and parts for concrete pumps. This enduring focus on customer needs and technical excellence remains central to our operations.
Services
Concrete Pumping
Concrete Placing
Concrete Finishing
Ice Rink Slab Construction
Cellular Concrete Production
Details
- Year established: 1973
Highlights and features
- Family-run business with 50+ years of BC construction expertise
- Largest concrete contractor in British Columbia
- Experienced personnel for complete project lifecycle support
- Advanced Putzmeister concrete boom pump fleet
- Specialized ice rink and cellular concrete capabilities
Services
Concrete Pumping
Our concrete pumping services utilize advanced Putzmeister boom pumps to deliver precise concrete placement for complex construction projects. With 50+ years of experience, we handle high-rise buildings, bridges, and infrastructure requiring specialized pumping solutions. Our team ensures efficient material delivery while maintaining structural integrity and meeting tight deadlines.
Ice Rink Construction
Specialized ice arena slab construction combines thermal insulation and precise concrete finishing for optimal ice surface performance. Our subsidiary Gastaldo Ice Arena Inc brings decades of expertise to recreational facilities requiring durable, regulation-compliant ice rink foundations that meet exacting temperature and load requirements.
Cellular Concrete
Gastaldo Cell-Crete Ltd provides lightweight cellular concrete solutions for reduced structural load applications. This innovative material offers excellent thermal insulation and flowability for challenging projects like bridge abutments, trench fills, and stadium construction while maintaining compressive strength requirements.
People
Silvano Gastaldo
Founding Partner
Co-founder with 50+ years of concrete industry expertise, instrumental in developing specialized construction techniques for iconic BC landmarks like the Canada Place and Annacis Crossing projects.
George Gastaldo Sr.
Founding Partner
Pioneering partner who established the company's reputation for quality through technical innovation and hands-on project management of complex infrastructure developments across British Columbia since 1973.
Paolo Carraro
Founding Partner
Key contributor to major civic projects including the Main Street Overpass and Ladner Ice Arena, combining engineering expertise with practical construction knowledge to deliver challenging concrete solutions.
Questions
What concrete services does Gastaldo offer?
We provide pumping, placing, and finishing services, plus specialized solutions for ice rinks and lightweight cellular concrete through our subsidiaries.
How long has Gastaldo been in business?
Since 1973, making us British Columbia's longest-operating and largest concrete contractor with five decades of industry experience.
What areas do you serve?
Primarily British Columbia, with capabilities to support major infrastructure projects across diverse geographic conditions in the region.
What equipment do you use?
We operate an advanced fleet of Putzmeister concrete boom pumps and specialized machinery for complex placement requirements.
Do you handle large-scale projects?
Yes, we've completed major infrastructure including the Port Mann Bridge, Evergreen Line, and Canada Place developments.
