Trusted Concrete Contractor in Farmington Hills MI - Long Drives, Big Lots

Farmington Hills grew rapidly between the 1960s and 1990s, and a large share of the city's housing stock is now 30 to 60 years old. That is old enough for original concrete to show serious wear, but not so old that major replacement has been considered obvious. What makes Farmington Hills particularly demanding for concrete work is the combination of large lot sizes, extensive mature tree canopy, and the clay-heavy glacial soil that underlies most of Oakland County. The frost line here reaches about 42 inches, and when that deep freeze cycles through heavy clay soil, the ground movement it produces is significant. The National Weather Service Detroit provides detailed data on the freeze patterns that drive this kind of damage across southeast Michigan each winter.

Tree roots are an additional factor that contractors working in Farmington Hills must account for. The city's urban forestry program maintains an unusually dense tree canopy, which is part of what makes Farmington Hills neighborhoods beautiful. But the roots from large oaks and maples will eventually find and lift any concrete slab placed within their reach. A driveway replacement that does not address root encroachment and soil drainage will have the same problem again within a decade. The USDA Web Soil Survey confirms the poor drainage characteristics of the clay soils common in this part of Oakland County.

Farmington Hills is one of the largest cities in Oakland County, covering more than 33 square miles with a population of about 83,000 residents. The city developed primarily during the postwar suburban expansion of the 1960s through the early 1990s, leaving it with a housing stock that is mostly brick ranch homes and two-story Colonials now 30 to 60 years old. About 75 percent of Farmington Hills housing is owner-occupied, which reflects a stable, long-term resident base. The city is known for its heavy tree canopy - mature oaks, maples, and other large trees line most residential streets and fill the backyards of most single-family homes. Farmington Hills sits about 25 miles northwest of downtown Detroit, just off I-696 and I-275.

Major roads through the city include Orchard Lake Road, 12 Mile Road, and 13 Mile Road. Heritage Park, the city's largest public park, draws families from across Farmington Hills to its 200-plus acres of trails and open space. Adjacent communities include Novi to the west and Southfield to the east, both areas where we also provide concrete services. Homeowners in Farmington Hills tend to invest in their properties, and with homes in the 30 to 60 year range, concrete driveways and patios from the original construction are reaching the end of their useful life on many streets throughout the city.