Wrapped around Belleville Lake, formed in 1835
Concrete Contractors in Van Buren Township, MI
Driveways, lakeside patios, walks and garage floors for Van Buren Township homes north and south of I-94.
- Free measuring visit at the property
- Itemized written quote for every job
- Permit status checked with Taylor's Building Department before scheduling
Concrete Around Belleville Lake
Van Buren Charter Township covers about 36 square miles in the southwest corner of Wayne County, roughly 28 miles from downtown Detroit. It surrounds the city of Belleville and the long reach of Belleville Lake. Homeowners who call concrete contractors in Van Buren Township range from lakefront owners who want a patio that handles wet ground to families in subdivisions who need a new driveway. The township had 30,375 residents in 2020, up from 23,559 in 2000. We pour driveways, patios and stamped concrete, walks and steps, garage and shed slabs, and repair worn sections.
How the lake was made
The State formed the township in 1835 and it was soon renamed for Martin Van Buren, then vice president. Henry Snow settled at Snow's Landing, now Rawsonville, in 1800. In 1925 the French Landing Dam and Powerhouse was built on the Huron River, flooding part of the village of Rawsonville and creating Belleville Lake, which Wikipedia calls the township's principal geographic feature. About 2.09 square miles of the township are water.
Patios near the water
Lake and river lots are among the trickiest places to pour flatwork. The ground stays damp longer, the water table can be high in spring and backyards often slope toward the shore. A patio poured flat on that soil will hold water and break up after a few winters. On these jobs we strip soft soil, build up a compacted aggregate base and set the patio with a steady pitch so water runs toward the lake side, not back at the house. We can use stamped concrete for a finished look that suits a waterfront yard.
Subdivisions and larger lots
Away from the lake, much of Van Buren is newer subdivisions and larger rural lots. Subdivision owners often call us to replace a cracked builder driveway or add a wider pad for a third car. Rural owners ask for long driveways, garage floors and outbuilding slabs. Willow Run Airport extends into the township, and I-94 crosses it, so some areas see heavy truck traffic; we plan concrete deliveries around that.
Services in Van Buren Township
- Driveways: replacements, long rural drives and wide aprons
- Patios: lakeside patios and backyard slabs
- Stamped concrete: decorative patios and walks
- Sidewalks and steps: walks and stoops
- Garage and shed slabs: garage floors, pole barn and shed pads
- Repair and replacement: sunken sections and cracked aprons
We check township permit needs before we start. A historical marker at Rawsonville and Grove roads marks the old village, and we work from there to the subdivisions near Belleville Road. Call (313) 351-8654 to set up a visit.
Van Buren Township Facts
- Belleville Lake. The French Landing Dam, built on the Huron River in 1925, created Belleville Lake and flooded part of Rawsonville.
- Formed. The township was formed in 1835 and named for Martin Van Buren.
- Size. It covers 36.06 square miles, including 2.09 square miles of water.
- Growth. Population rose from 23,559 in 2000 to 30,375 in 2020.
Our Services in Van Buren Township, MI
Van Buren Township Questions
Can you pour a patio on a lakefront lot?
Yes. We build a deeper compacted base and slope the patio so water drains toward the lake side and away from the house.
Do you pour long driveways on rural lots?
Yes. We pour long drives and wide aprons, with base and thickness planned for the vehicles that will use them.
Do you also work in the city of Belleville?
Yes. Belleville sits inside the township, and we serve both.
Do you pour stamped patios near the lake?
Yes. Stamped concrete suits a waterfront yard. We seal it to protect the color and pitch the patio so water runs off toward the shore.
When is the best season to pour near Belleville Lake?
Spring through fall is typical. Very early spring can bring high water and wet soil near the lake, so we check conditions on site before scheduling.
Free Estimates in Van Buren Township, MI
Tell us where you are in Van Buren Township and what you want poured, and we will schedule a free estimate.
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