Concrete Contractors in Ecorse, MI

Ecorse is a small, older river city of about 3.7 square miles, and much of its housing dates from the first half of the 1900s. Homeowners who call concrete contractors in Ecorse are usually replacing concrete that has been in place for many decades: walks with several breaks, stoops that have pulled loose and drives that have crumbled at the street. The 2020 census counted 9,305 residents and 4,122 housing units. We replace driveways, pour patios and stamped concrete, set walks and steps, build garage slabs and repair failed sections.

From Grand Port to steel town

French colonists settled here in the late 1700s and named the river the Riviere aux Ecorces. English speakers who arrived in 1836 called the settlement Grand Port. Ecorse became a village in 1903, and in 1923 the Michigan Steel Corporation rolling mill opened, supplying sheet steel to the auto industry. The population grew from 1,063 in 1910 to 12,716 in 1930 and peaked at 17,948 in 1950. Ecorse became a city in 1942.

That timeline means a lot of 1920s, 1930s and 1940s houses. Concrete from that era was not made for modern de-icing salts and was often poured with little or no base. Many of those slabs have now failed.

Between two rivers

The Detroit River forms the eastern border of Ecorse, part of the international line with LaSalle, Ontario, and the Ecorse River forms its southern boundary. Mud Island, in the Detroit River, belongs to the city and is part of the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge. The city's elevation is about 581 feet, among the lowest in the area. Low, flat ground beside two rivers drains slowly, so water sits under concrete longer and does more damage when it freezes.

On Ecorse jobs we take the base seriously. We remove the old concrete and any soft soil, place compacted stone and grade the new surface so water heads to the street or yard.

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Older lots, careful work

Ecorse lots are generally small and close together, with detached garages and narrow drives. We plan removal and forming to protect your home and your neighbors' property, and we keep the work area clean. Front steps get special attention: a rebuilt stoop with even risers and a landing that slopes away from the door protects the foundation and makes the entry safer.

Concrete services in Ecorse

• Driveways: narrow drives, full replacements and aprons
• Patios: backyard slabs on city lots
• Stamped concrete: decorative walks and small patios
• Sidewalks and steps: front walks, stoops and porch steps
• Garage and shed slabs: detached garage floors
• Repair and replacement: broken walks, failed steps and sunken panels

We check what the city requires for your project before we start. From the streets near John D. Dingell Park to the homes west of Jefferson, call (313) 351-8654 to set up a visit.