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Serving Westland, MI and surrounding areas. (734) 391-1896
Elite Westland Concrete is a concrete contractor serving Redford, MI with driveway replacement, patio construction, garage floors, steps, and sidewalk panels for homeowners throughout the township. We have been serving Wayne County communities since 2018 and respond to every request within one business day.
Most driveways in Redford were poured during the township's postwar building boom and are now 60 or more years old - well past the point where patching on top of a failed base makes sense. We remove old slabs, compact a proper crushed stone base to handle the clay soil underneath, and pour reinforced replacements that hold up to Michigan freeze-thaw cycles. See everything that goes into the work on our concrete driveway building page.
Front entry steps on Redford ranch homes and bungalows were typically poured at the same time as the house - and after 60-plus winters, many have separated from the foundation, cracked through, or dropped out of level. We pour replacement steps with footings below the 42-inch frost line so they stay attached and level through Michigan winters going forward.
Attached garages are nearly universal on Redford homes, and original garage floors from the 1950s and 1960s have absorbed decades of road salt tracked in off I-96 and other Wayne County roads. Surface pitting, spalling, and widespread cracking on floors this old are signs the slab needs full replacement rather than a patch. We resurface or replace garage slabs and seal them against future salt damage.
Redford Township holds property owners responsible for maintaining sidewalk panels in front of their homes, and heaved or cracked panels create both a safety hazard and a potential liability. The clay soil throughout the township shifts panels over time. We replace individual damaged sections or full sections to grade, matching the existing profile so the repair blends in.
Redford lots are modest in size but most have a usable backyard suited for a poured concrete patio. Concrete holds up far better than wood or loose pavers in a climate with hard freezes and heavy snow loads. We pour patios with the drainage slope and base depth that keep water moving away from the house rather than pooling against the foundation wall.
Redford homes built on clay soil and slab or poured-wall foundations experience the same soil-movement pressure that affects all of southeast Michigan. Horizontal cracks in foundation walls, gaps at the slab edge, and stepped-crack patterns in block foundations are common on homes this age. We assess structural concrete issues honestly and handle concrete footing and repair work for additions, detached garages, and existing structures.
Redford Township is one of the most densely populated townships in Wayne County, with about 47,000 to 48,000 residents packed into roughly 11 square miles. Almost every lot has a home on it, and the vast majority of those homes were built between 1950 and 1970 during the Detroit area's postwar expansion. That means the township's concrete - driveways, steps, sidewalk panels, garage floors, and patios - is largely original to homes that are now 60 to 70 years old. Much of that concrete was poured without the base preparation standards we use today, and it shows. Deferred maintenance is common, and a contractor who works in Redford regularly knows what to expect when they start digging up old flatwork.
The soil conditions throughout Redford are the same heavy clay that underlies most of southeast Michigan, a legacy of glacial deposits that cover this part of the state. Clay soil does not drain freely - water pools after rain, pushes against foundation walls and slab edges, and then expands as it freezes in winter. The Michigan frost depth in this area runs to about 42 inches, which is why footings for any load-bearing concrete have to reach well below the surface to avoid seasonal heave. Add in the fact that Redford winters regularly drop below freezing dozens of times between November and March, and the freeze-thaw cycle alone explains most of the concrete damage a contractor encounters in the township every spring.
Our crew works throughout Redford Township regularly, and we understand the local conditions that affect concrete contractor work here. The majority of the jobs we do in Redford are on postwar ranch homes and brick bungalows - single-story houses with attached garages, small front yards, and concrete driveways that in many cases have not been replaced since the house was built. These homes sit on modest lots where access for equipment requires some planning, and we know how to stage work in tight residential settings without damaging adjacent plantings or neighboring property.
Redford sits on the western edge of Detroit, with 8 Mile Road forming the border between the township and the city. I-96 cuts through the southern edge of the township and is the main route most Redford residents use to get around the metro area. The Redford Township offices handle permitting for concrete work that affects public right-of-way or requires a structural permit, and we pull all required permits directly so homeowners do not have to navigate that process.
We cover the full Redford Township service area and regularly work in nearby communities with similar housing ages. We serve Livonia to the northwest and Dearborn to the southeast - both cities we visit regularly.
Call us or fill out the estimate form and tell us what you need. We respond within one business day and ask a few quick questions so we can come prepared - no waiting around for a callback.
We come to your Redford home, measure the project, and look at existing conditions including base depth and soil. You receive a written, itemized estimate at no cost with no obligation to book - and we explain every line item.
If the job requires a permit from Redford Township, we pull it before any work begins. We confirm your schedule, arrive on the agreed date, and do not leave a half-finished job sitting on your property.
When the concrete is poured and cured, we remove all debris and leave your property clean. We walk through the finished work with you and answer any questions about cure time, sealing, or maintenance.
We serve Redford Township homeowners with free written estimates, no-pressure consultations, and concrete work backed by years of experience in Wayne County.
(734) 391-1896Redford Township is a charter township in Wayne County with a population of roughly 47,000 to 48,000 people. It sits just west of Detroit, with the famous 8 Mile Road corridor forming the township's eastern boundary - a dividing line nearly every southeast Michigan resident knows. The township covers about 11 square miles of fully built-out residential streets, with almost no undeveloped land remaining. Most of the housing stock is postwar ranch homes and brick bungalows built in the 1950s and 1960s, reflecting the era when auto industry workers were buying affordable homes close to Detroit. Beech Woods Recreation Center on Beech Daly Road is the township's main community facility, and it is a landmark most Redford families know well. More background on the township is available from the Redford Township Wikipedia article.
Owner-occupancy rates in Redford are well above 70 percent, meaning most residents own the home they live in and have a direct stake in maintaining it. Homes here are affordable and practical - median values in the $130,000 to $160,000 range - and homeowners tend to be working and middle-class families who want straight answers and honest pricing from the contractors they hire. We serve communities neighboring Redford on every side. To the west is Livonia, a city with similar-era housing stock and the same soil and climate challenges Redford homeowners face.
Custom patios that extend your living space outdoors beautifully.
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Learn MoreSturdy concrete steps built for safety, stability, and curb appeal.
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Learn MoreConcrete work in Redford moves fast in spring and summer. Get your written estimate now so your project is on the schedule before the season fills up.