Settled in 1824 on the old Chicago Road
Concrete Contractors in Wayne, MI
Driveways, front walks, stoops, patios and garage floors for Wayne's older homes and postwar neighborhoods.
- Free measuring visit at the property
- Itemized written quote for every job
- Permit status checked with Taylor's Building Department before scheduling
Concrete Work in the City of Wayne
The city of Wayne is small, about 6 square miles, but it has some of the oldest roots in western Wayne County. Homeowners looking for concrete contractors in Wayne usually have a house built well before the newer suburbs around it, and concrete that shows its age. The 2020 census counted 17,713 residents and 7,801 housing units. We replace driveways, pour patios and stamped concrete, set walks and steps, build garage slabs and repair broken or sunken sections.
Chicago Road beginnings
In 1824 George M. Johnson built a log cabin that served as a tavern on the Chicago Road, which was later renamed Michigan Avenue. The settlement was called Derby's Corners until 1836, when it took the name of Revolutionary War General Anthony Wayne. The Michigan Central Railroad arrived in 1838. Wayne became a village in 1869 and a city in 1960, and Ford's Wayne Stamping and Assembly and Michigan Assembly plants kept it a working town. The population reached 21,159 in 1980.
The older homes near Michigan Avenue and downtown often have narrow drives, front porches with poured steps and detached garages. Many of those steps and walks have been patched several times. We replace them with properly formed steps, even risers and walks that drain.
The Lower Rouge runs through town
Wikipedia notes that Wayne is bisected by the Lower River Rouge. Homes near the river corridor sit on lower ground where soil can stay wet. Patios and garage floors in those areas often settle unevenly. We excavate soft material, compact a stone base and set grade so water heads toward the yard or street rather than the foundation. Concrete for outdoor work is air-entrained so it handles the freeze-thaw cycles of a Michigan winter.
Inside the city lines
Wayne is bounded by Glenwood Road on the north, Hannan Road on the west, Van Born Road on the south and Merriman Road on the east. It is all land, with no water area of its own outside the river. Lots inside those lines are generally modest, so we plan equipment access, forming and the pour carefully to protect lawns, fences and neighbors' property.
Services for Wayne homes
- Driveways: narrow drives, front drives and new aprons
- Patios: backyard patios sized for city lots
- Stamped concrete: decorative walks and patios
- Sidewalks and steps: front walks, porch steps and stoops
- Garage and shed slabs: detached garage floors and shed pads
- Repair and replacement: heaved walks, broken steps and settled slabs
We check what the city requires for your project before we start. Call (313) 351-8654 to set up a visit, whether you are near Wayne Road, Michigan Avenue or the Ford plant.
Wayne Facts for Homeowners
- Early settlement. George M. Johnson built a log cabin tavern on the Chicago Road in 1824; the town took Wayne's name in 1836.
- Lower Rouge. The city is bisected by the Lower River Rouge.
- Village to city. Wayne became a village in 1869 and a city in 1960.
- Boundaries. Glenwood, Hannan, Van Born and Merriman roads form the city's borders, enclosing about 6.02 square miles.
Wayne Questions
Can you replace old porch steps in Wayne?
Yes. We remove failed steps and pour new ones with even risers and a landing that slopes slightly away from the door.
My patio near the Rouge has sunk. Why?
Lower ground near the river can stay wet, and a thin base under the slab gives way. A new patio on a compacted stone base, pitched to drain, holds up better.
Can you work on a tight city lot?
Yes. We plan forming and equipment access to protect your lawn, fences and neighbors' yards.
Do you work in the older blocks near Michigan Avenue?
Yes. Those homes often have narrow drives, detached garages and porch steps. We replace each piece as needed and keep the look consistent.
How do you protect the yard during a replacement?
We plan the equipment path, lay protection where needed, keep forms tight to the work area and clean up fully when the job is done.
Free Estimates in Wayne, MI
Tell us what is going on with your Wayne driveway, steps or patio and we will schedule a free estimate.
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