What is different about concrete work in Fenton
- Sloped driveways. A steep drive needs a coarse broom finish, brushed across the slope, for grip in winter. It also needs somewhere for water to go at the bottom. If that is your garage, ask about a trench drain across the door.
- Lake lots. Around Lake Fenton, Silver Lake, Lake Ponemah and the smaller lakes, zoning usually limits how much of a lot can be covered by hard surfaces and how close a patio can sit to the water. Check before you settle on a size.
- Tight access. Lake lots are often narrow, with the house close to the road and the yard on the far side. If a concrete truck cannot reach the pour, the concrete is pumped or wheeled in, which adds cost.
- Sandier ground. Soil here tends to hold more sand and gravel than the clay around Flint. It drains better, but it still has to be compacted, and filled areas near the water need a close look before anything is poured on them.
Who handles permits
Streets in the City of Fenton belong to the city. Public roads in Fenton Township, which includes most of the Lake Fenton shoreline, are maintained by the Genesee County Road Commission. Many private lake roads belong to the owners along them.
Check your county. A Fenton mailing address can be in Livingston or Oakland County, not Genesee. Tyrone Township, just south of the city, is one example. Those addresses have a different road commission and building department. Put your township on the request and we will tell you whether the contractor covers it.
Getting an estimate in Fenton
We are a referral service. Your request goes to one local concrete contractor who works in the Fenton area. They contact you, look at the site and give you a price. Say so if the lot slopes or backs onto water, and whether a truck can get close to where the concrete is going.
Free estimate
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Tell us the town and what you need done. We pass it to one local concrete contractor, who contacts you with a free estimate.