We pour concrete in Auburn Hills, MI for residential driveways, patios and approaches, and for commercial flatwork such as sidewalks, dumpster pads and parking-area panels around the M-59 and I-75 corridor. Auburn Hills requires a DPW permit to install or widen a driveway, with an inspection once forms are set and before the pour. The approach must be a solid surface, not gravel or dirt. Commercial parking lot repaving also needs a DPW permit and an inspection afterward. Call (248) 453-1088.
Auburn Hills: homes and businesses
Auburn Hills is a mix of residential neighborhoods and a large commercial and industrial base. Newer subdivisions, condos and townhomes sit near Oakland University and along Baldwin, Opdyke and University Drive. The downtown area at Auburn Road and Squirrel Road has older homes and small businesses. Along M-59 and I-75, corporate campuses, warehouses and retail centers need regular concrete work: walks, curbs, dumpster pads and loading areas.
Auburn Hills permits
The Auburn Hills DPW forms and permits page explains the driveway permit:
- A DPW permit is required to install or widen a residential driveway. The city lists the permit fee at $100.
- The approach must be a solid surface, such as concrete or asphalt. Gravel and dirt approaches are not allowed.
- The city inspects once the forms are set and before concrete is poured.
- Commercial parking lot repaving requires a DPW permit before work begins and an inspection afterward.
The city's site plan checklist lists residential sidewalk as 4 inches of concrete over 4 inches of Class II sand, which matches the standard we use for public walks here.
Commercial concrete in Auburn Hills
Property managers in Auburn Hills call us for sidewalk replacement, ADA ramps, curbs, dumpster pads and parking-area panels. We schedule around business hours, phase work so entrances stay open, and coordinate DPW permits and inspections. Along M-59, a state trunkline, work in the state right-of-way needs an MDOT permit. Read more about commercial concrete in Auburn Hills and nearby.
Residential driveways and patios
Newer subdivisions in Auburn Hills often have driveways from the 1990s and 2000s that are starting to scale and settle, especially at the apron. We replace driveways with air-entrained concrete over a compacted base and add widening where the lot allows, under the DPW permit. More about concrete driveways. Backyard patios are popular in condo communities and subdivisions near the Clinton River.
Places we work around Auburn Hills
We work near Oakland University, in the neighborhoods around Riverside Park and the Knight Amphitheater downtown, and at commercial properties near Great Lakes Crossing Outlets along I-75. The Clinton River runs through the city, and lots near it often have wetter soils that need extra attention to base and drainage.
Newer subdivision driveways
Many Auburn Hills subdivisions built in the 1990s and 2000s are reaching the age when original driveways start to show wear. Typical problems are scaling at the apron from salt, settling near the garage where fill was placed during construction, and cracks at the corners of the slab. When the rest of the drive is sound, a partial replacement of the apron or a few panels can make sense. When problems are spread across the driveway, full replacement is usually the better long-term value.
Some subdivisions have association rules on driveway width or finish, so we check those along with the city permit. If your neighborhood has an association, bring the guidelines to the estimate and we will design within them from the start.
Condo and townhome communities
Condo and townhome communities near Oakland University and along University Drive often replace walks, stoops and patios in phases. We work with management companies and boards to document the scope by building, keep finishes consistent and schedule work around residents. A written scope per building helps associations budget and plan notices.
Industrial flatwork and heavy loads
Industrial properties near M-59 and I-75 have slabs and aprons that carry forklifts, delivery trucks and heavy equipment. Those areas need thicker sections and reinforced pads with a base designed for the loads. We follow the owner's or engineer's specifications where they exist, and we can recommend practical details where they do not.
Phasing matters on active sites. We work with the facility team to keep docks and fire lanes open, stage closures by area and plan pours outside shift changes when possible.
Nearby cities
Auburn Hills borders Rochester Hills to the east, where subdivision driveways and city approach standards shape the work. See concrete work in Rochester Hills or browse all service areas.
Scheduling around campus and events
Traffic near Oakland University and the Great Lakes Crossing area can be heavy at certain times, and downtown hosts events at Riverside Park in summer. We plan concrete deliveries to avoid peak traffic and event days when we can. For commercial sites, we coordinate with property management on access, signage and the order in which areas are closed and reopened.
Common questions
Do I need a permit to widen my driveway in Auburn Hills?
Yes. Auburn Hills requires a DPW permit to install or widen a residential driveway, and the city lists the fee at $100. The approach must be a solid surface such as concrete, not gravel or dirt, and the city inspects once the forms are set and before the pour. We handle the application and inspection scheduling.
Do commercial parking lots need a permit in Auburn Hills?
Yes. Auburn Hills requires a DPW permit before repaving a commercial parking lot, and the city inspects after the work. Work along state trunklines such as M-59 also needs an MDOT permit when it reaches into the state right-of-way. We identify the permits needed for each commercial site and build them into the schedule.
What thickness do you use for sidewalks in Auburn Hills?
The city's site plan checklist lists residential sidewalk as 4 inches of concrete over 4 inches of Class II sand, and we follow that for public walks. Commercial walks and areas with vehicle traffic, such as drive crossings or dumpster aprons, are thicker and may be reinforced, depending on the loads and the approved site plan.