What is different about concrete work in Swartz Creek
- Old slabs past repairing. Driveways poured 50 or 60 years ago were often thin, with little base under them and no air entrainment in the mix. When they are cracked into pieces or flaking, patching is money spent twice. Plan for a full tear-out and a proper base.
- Garage floors that have sunk. Attached garages from that era were commonly built on loose fill. If the floor has dropped away from the walls, ask whether it can be lifted or should be replaced. See garage floors and slabs.
- Clay soil. The ground on this side of the county is heavy and slow to drain. A compacted gravel base and a slab that sheds water matter more here than a thicker pour.
- Room to widen. Many lots have space for a parking pad beside the driveway. Check the zoning rules on front-yard paving before you add one.
Who handles permits
Streets in the City of Swartz Creek belong to the city. The townships around it, including Gaines, Clayton, Mundy and Flint Township, have their public roads maintained by the Genesee County Road Commission. A Swartz Creek mailing address covers parts of all of them.
Who to call: the City of Swartz Creek if you live inside the city limits. Otherwise call the Genesee County Road Commission about the approach and your township about anything on your lot. See driveway permits in Genesee County.
Getting an estimate in Swartz Creek
We are a referral service. Your request goes to one local concrete contractor who works in the Swartz Creek area. They contact you, measure the job and give you a price. Tell us roughly how old the existing concrete is and whether you want it widened.
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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.