Concrete Contractors in Wyandotte, MI

Wyandotte has some of the oldest housing Downriver, and that is what most homeowners have in mind when they call concrete contractors in Wyandotte. The city received its state charter on December 12, 1866, and Wikipedia calls it the oldest incorporated city in Wayne County after Detroit. It counted 25,058 residents and 11,872 housing units in 2020. Many houses here are well over a century old, with stoops, walks and garage slabs that have been patched by several owners. We replace walks and steps, pour driveways and patios, add stamped concrete, build garage floors and repair heaved or broken sections.

River town roots

The Detroit River forms Wyandotte's entire eastern edge, and Fort Street forms most of its western line. Major John Biddle bought 2,200 acres here in 1818, and the village began in 1854 inside Ecorse Township. Ford City merged with Wyandotte in 1922. The population reached its peak of 43,519 in 1960, so the city has a deep mix of housing: older homes near Biddle Avenue and the river, and postwar homes toward the west side.

On the older blocks, concrete details carry a lot of weight. A crooked front walk or a crumbling stoop is the first thing people see. We pay attention to how new concrete meets old brick, stone or wood porches, and we keep joint lines straight with the house so the walk looks like it belongs.

Low ground by the river

Wyandotte sits at about 581 feet, among the lowest elevations in our service area, and the Ecorse River forms a small part of its northern boundary. Low, flat ground near water drains slowly, and the lakeplain clay under much of the area holds moisture. That is why we see so many settled garage floors and patios that tip toward the house here. Each job starts with removing soft material and building a compacted stone base, then setting the surface so water leaves the house behind.

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Downtown sidewalks and your walk

The City of Wyandotte's WalkSafe project is replacing sidewalks and improving pedestrian safety in the downtown development district along Biddle Avenue, funded by a SEMCOG Transportation Alternatives grant. That work is the city's. The walks, stoops and drives on your own lot are yours, and those are what we handle. If your project touches the public sidewalk or a curb cut, we check with the City Engineer's office first so the permit side is in order.

What we do in Wyandotte

• Driveways: replacements on narrow drives and alley-access garages
• Patios: backyard patios sized for older city lots
• Stamped concrete: decorative walks and patios that suit older homes
• Sidewalks and steps: front walks, porch steps and stoops
• Garage and shed slabs: detached garage floors and aprons
• Repair and replacement: heaved panels, broken steps, settled slabs

Wyandotte has 23 parks, with Bishop Park on the river the largest. Whether you live near the park, near Roosevelt High School or on the west side, call (313) 351-8654 to set up a visit.