A city in two watersheds, split north and south
Concrete Contractors in Dearborn Heights, MI
Driveways, patios, walks and garage floors built to move water away from the house, in both the north and south ends of the city.
- Free measuring visit at the property
- Itemized written quote for every job
- Permit status checked with Taylor's Building Department before scheduling
Concrete That Handles Water in Dearborn Heights
If you are looking for concrete contractors in Dearborn Heights, chances are water is part of the story. The city sits right on Taylor's northern border and counted 63,292 residents in 2020. Its southern portion lies in the watershed of the north branch of Ecorse Creek, which Wikipedia describes as subject to flooding, while the northern portion drains to the Rouge River. Driveways, patios and walks here need to be built with drainage in mind, or they will not last. We replace driveways and aprons, pour patios and stamped concrete, set walks and steps, build garage slabs and repair sunken or cracked sections.
A city stitched together in 1960
Dearborn Heights is a young city with older houses. It was formed from two separate sections of Dearborn Township, plus a quarter-mile strip from the village of Inkster, and residents approved incorporation on June 20, 1960. The census shows how fast the area filled in: the population grew 202 percent between 1950 and 1960, then peaked at 80,069 in 1970. Most homes and driveways in the city date from that era, which means much of the original flatwork is well past 50 years old.
When the creek comes up
In July 2021, after weeks of heavy rain across Metro Detroit, homes along the Ecorse River in Dearborn Heights flooded again, especially near Telegraph and Van Born roads. Local news reported more than a foot of water in some basements. Concrete cannot stop a river from rising, but it can stop everyday rain from running toward the house.
On a south end job, we look closely at where water goes. A driveway that slopes toward the garage, a patio that has tipped toward the foundation, or a walk that dams water against the front wall all push water where it does damage. We reset the grade so the surface sheds water to the street or the yard, build a solid compacted base, and leave a clean joint where the slab meets the house.
North of Ford Road
The northern part of the city drains to the Rouge River, and many of those streets have mature trees. Roots lift sidewalk panels and crack driveways from below. When we replace a section near a big tree, we cut out the failed concrete, trim the problem root only where it is safe to do so, rebuild the base and pour new concrete. On walks, that often fixes a trip edge without replacing the whole run.
Services we offer here
- Driveways: tear-out and replacement with a new base and correct pitch
- Patios: new and replacement patios set to drain away from the house
- Stamped concrete: decorative patios and walks with color and sealer
- Sidewalks and steps: front walks, stoops and steps on 1950s and 1960s homes
- Garage and shed slabs: garage floors that shed water out the door
- Repair and replacement: sunken panels, root lifts and broken steps
We check the city's permit rules for your address before work starts. Call (313) 351-8654 to set up a visit.
Dearborn Heights Facts for Homeowners
- Two watersheds. The south end lies in the north branch of the Ecorse Creek watershed, which is subject to flooding; the north end drains to the Rouge.
- Incorporation. Residents approved the new city on June 20, 1960, joining two sections of Dearborn Township.
- Growth. Population grew 202 percent from 1950 to 1960 and peaked at 80,069 in 1970.
- 2021 flooding. Homes along the Ecorse River near Telegraph and Van Born flooded in July 2021, some with over a foot of basement water.
Our Services in Dearborn Heights, MI
Dearborn Heights Questions
Can a new driveway help with water near my garage?
Yes, if the old one slopes the wrong way. We set the new slab to fall away from the garage and house and toward the street, with a compacted base underneath.
Do you work in both the north and south ends of Dearborn Heights?
Yes. We work across the whole city, from the Rouge River neighborhoods in the north to the Ecorse Creek area near Van Born Road.
My front walk is lifted by a tree root. Do I need a full replacement?
Often not. We can remove the lifted panels, deal with the root where it is safe, rebuild the base and pour new sections that line up with the rest of the walk.
How long before I can park on a new driveway?
Foot traffic is usually fine after a day or so, but cars should wait longer while the concrete gains strength. We give you a specific date based on the mix and the weather that week.
Free Estimates in Dearborn Heights, MI
Tell us where water collects around your Dearborn Heights home and we will plan a free on-site estimate.
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