The Little City with a Big Heart
Concrete Contractors in Melvindale, MI
Driveways, walks, stoops and garage floors for Melvindale homes on both sides of the Oakwood rail yard.
- Free measuring visit at the property
- Itemized written quote for every job
- Permit status checked with Taylor's Building Department before scheduling
Concrete in a Small, Busy City
Melvindale covers only about 2.75 square miles, but it is packed with homes, rail lines and industry. Homeowners who call concrete contractors in Melvindale usually live in an older house on a modest lot, with a driveway, walk and stoop that have reached the end of their life. The 2020 census counted 12,851 people, up from 10,715 in 2010, the first population increase the city had recorded since 1970. It had 4,920 housing units. We replace driveways, pour patios and stamped concrete, set walks and steps, build garage slabs and repair damaged sections.
Built for Rouge Plant workers
Melvindale began in the early 1920s as Oakwood Heights, an unincorporated settlement in Ecorse Township designed to house workers from the Ford River Rouge Plant in Dearborn. It was named for Melvin Wilkinson, one of its original developers. Detroit annexed the eastern part of Oakwood Heights in 1922, and Melvindale became a city in 1933. The population climbed to 13,862 by 1970.
Homes from the 1920s through the 1950s make up much of the city. Their concrete has often been patched many times. On a typical visit we find a front walk with several heights, a stoop that has cracked away from the porch and a narrow driveway with a broken apron.
Rail lines through the middle
Wikipedia notes that Norfolk Southern's Oakwood Yard divides Melvindale into northwest and southeast sides, the Canadian National Dearborn Subdivision forms its western edge and the Conrail Lincoln Secondary passes through the southeast corner. For concrete work, that means a few streets with limited access and heavy truck traffic. We plan concrete deliveries and the pour time so the truck can reach your home without blocking a busy route.
Soil and water
Melvindale sits at about 587 feet on flat lakeplain clay, which holds water. Concrete laid on a thin base in soil like that tends to crack and settle as the ground freezes and thaws. When we replace a driveway or walk here, we remove the old base, compact new aggregate and set the grade so water moves to the street. Outdoor concrete is air-entrained to resist freeze damage.
Work we do in Melvindale
- Driveways: narrow drives, front drives and aprons
- Patios: compact backyard patios
- Stamped concrete: decorative walks and small patios
- Sidewalks and steps: front walks, stoops and porch steps
- Garage and shed slabs: garage floors and shed pads
- Repair and replacement: uneven walks, broken steps and sunken panels
We check what the city requires for your project before we begin. From the streets near the Civic Center to the shops on Allen Road, call (313) 351-8654 to set up a visit.
Melvindale Facts
- Origins. Melvindale began as Oakwood Heights in the early 1920s to house Ford River Rouge Plant workers.
- Growing again. The 2020 census counted 12,851 residents, the first recorded increase since 1970.
- Rail yard. Norfolk Southern's Oakwood Yard divides the city into northwest and southeast sides.
- Small footprint. The city covers about 2.75 square miles with 4,920 housing units.
Melvindale Questions
Can you fix a front walk with several uneven sections?
Yes. We replace the uneven panels, rebuild the base under them and match joint spacing so the walk is level again.
Can a concrete truck reach my street near the rail lines?
In most cases, yes. We check access on the estimate visit and plan the pour time around traffic.
Do you replace stoops on older Melvindale homes?
Yes. We rebuild stoops on a proper base with even risers and a landing that drains away from the door.
Do you pour small patios for compact backyards?
Yes. Many Melvindale yards are small, so we size the patio to fit, keep it a few feet off fences where needed and pitch it so rain runs into the yard.
Do you haul away the old concrete?
Yes. We break out the old concrete, haul it away and prepare a new base before we pour.
Free Estimates in Melvindale, MI
Tell us your Melvindale address and what needs fixing, and we will schedule a free estimate.
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