Commercial concrete work in Troy, MI covers sidewalks, ADA curb ramps, dumpster enclosures and pads, curbs and gutters, driveway approaches and parking-area flatwork for offices, retail centers, churches and multifamily properties. We plan pours around business hours, phase work so entrances stay open, and coordinate right-of-way permits with the city or road agency. Exterior mixes are air-entrained and sized for truck traffic. Property managers can call (248) 453-1088 to walk a site or send a scope for pricing.
Commercial flatwork we handle
- Sidewalks and entry walks. Replacement of trip hazards, cracked panels and heaved sections at storefronts and office entries.
- ADA curb ramps. Ramps with detectable warning surfaces, proper slopes and landings at crosswalks and parking areas.
- Dumpster pads and enclosures. Thick, reinforced pads that stand up to refuse trucks, with approach aprons where trucks set down.
- Curbs and gutters. Replacement of broken curb sections and new curb along parking edges.
- Approaches. Commercial drive approaches in the public right-of-way, built to the owning agency's standard.
- Parking-area panels. Replacement of failed concrete panels and loading areas.
- Equipment and transformer pads. Level, reinforced pads for HVAC, generators and utility equipment.
Working around a business
Commercial work is as much about scheduling as concrete. We plan around your hours, keep at least one entrance open, and stage work so tenants and customers can get in. Pours can be scheduled early in the morning or on weekends where the site allows. We use barricades and signage to keep wet concrete off-limits, and we tell you exactly when each area will reopen to foot and vehicle traffic.
For retail sites, we can stage work around peak shopping days and holiday seasons, and we coordinate with landlords and tenants on notices.
Design and durability
Commercial slabs see heavier loads, more salt and more traffic than residential work. Our recommendations depend on the use:
- Walks and ramps: 4 to 6 inches thick, air-entrained, with a broom finish for traction.
- Dumpster pads and truck aprons: thicker sections, typically reinforced, with a compacted base designed for heavy point loads.
- Approaches: built to the city or road-agency detail. Troy's standard approach is 6 inches, and some neighboring cities require more.
- Joints: laid out to the slab thickness and the shape of the area, with sealed joints where water would otherwise get under the slab.
The American Concrete Institute publishes the industry standards that most commercial specifications reference, and we follow the engineer's or owner's specifications where they exist.
Permits, right-of-way and road agencies
Any commercial work in a public sidewalk or approach requires a right-of-way permit. In Troy, that runs through the Engineering Department. Along state trunklines, such as M-59 near Auburn Hills, permits come from MDOT. County roads in Macomb County go through the Macomb County Department of Roads, and county roads in Oakland go through the Road Commission for Oakland County. We identify the right agency early, since permit timing often drives the schedule.
Commercial areas we serve around Troy
Troy is a major office and retail hub for Oakland County. We work along the Big Beaver corridor, near Somerset Collection and the office towers that line Big Beaver, as well as the industrial and flex buildings along Stephenson Highway and Maple Road. Institutional and community properties near the Troy Community Center on Livernois bring sidewalk and ramp work, too.
Outside Troy, the M-59 and I-75 corridor in Auburn Hills has a large base of commercial and industrial properties, and Warren has heavy industrial and retail flatwork along Mound Road and Van Dyke Avenue.
What a commercial estimate includes
A useful commercial quote spells out more than square footage. Ours lists the areas by phase, the thickness and reinforcement for each, the mix, the joint layout, saw-cutting and removal, base repair allowances, traffic control, permits and who pulls them, and the expected reopen time for each area. If you have drawings or a specification from an engineer or architect, we price to those documents and note any questions in writing. If you do not, we can suggest practical details based on the use and the loads.
We can photograph existing conditions before work begins, which helps property managers document the scope for owners and tenants, and we can provide a short closeout note listing what was replaced and the care recommended for the first winter.
Residential-style work for commercial owners
Many small commercial owners, churches and HOAs need work that looks a lot like residential: sidewalks and walkways, entry steps and short driveway sections. We handle those with the same crews and quote them simply.
Timing your commercial project
Concrete season in Michigan runs roughly from spring thaw to late fall. Commercial work gets booked early, especially jobs tied to tenant move-ins or inspections. Our guide on when to pour concrete in Michigan explains why late-fall pours need extra protection.
Common questions
Can you work while our business stays open?
Yes. We phase commercial concrete so at least one entrance stays usable, schedule pours early in the morning or on weekends where possible, and barricade wet areas. Walk-on time is usually about a day, and vehicle traffic waits about a week depending on weather. We give you a written phasing plan before the job starts.
Do you handle ADA curb ramps?
Yes. We replace and build curb ramps with the required slopes, landings and detectable warning surfaces, following the project plans or the city's standard detail. Ramps in the public right-of-way require a permit and inspection. We coordinate the permit and schedule the inspection before the pour so the ramp is accepted the first time.
How thick should a dumpster pad be?
Dumpster pads and the apron where refuse trucks set down see heavy point loads, so they are thicker and reinforced compared with a walk or patio. The right thickness depends on the truck, the soil and your local code or site plan. We size the pad and base for the load and often extend it to include the truck's front wheels.
Who handles permits for commercial approaches?
The owning road agency issues approach permits. In Troy, city streets go through Troy Engineering. County roads go through the Road Commission for Oakland County or the Macomb County Department of Roads, and state trunklines go through MDOT. We identify the owner of the road and coordinate the permit as part of the project.