We pour concrete in Bloomfield Township, MI for driveways, patios, walks and steps, often on wooded lots and lake-area properties off Telegraph, Square Lake, Long Lake, Lahser and Quarton roads. The township requires a building permit for new or enlarged residential driveways, with scaled site plans and a driveway plan-review checklist. Many homes sit on county roads, so the approach usually needs a Road Commission for Oakland County permit as well. We prepare both and plan around tree protection. Call (248) 453-1088.
Bloomfield Township homes and lots
Bloomfield Township wraps around Bloomfield Hills and stretches from Birmingham's northern edge toward Pontiac. Lots are larger than in most nearby cities, many with mature trees, rolling grades and long driveways. Around Wing Lake and the smaller lakes, homes sit on lots that slope toward the water, which makes drainage design part of every job. Subdivision associations are common, and some review driveway and patio changes before the township does.
Township driveway permits
The township's residential driveway packet explains what it needs for a new or enlarged driveway:
- A residential building permit application.
- Scaled site plans showing driveway dimensions, distances to property lines and slope.
- A driveway plan-review checklist, including trees in the zone of influence.
- Comments from your subdivision association, where one exists.
The township fee schedule lists a paving and driveway permit fee of $120 plus a $30 plan review fee. A soil erosion permit or waiver may also apply. Forms are on the Building Division forms page.
County road approaches
Many Bloomfield Township homes front county roads under the Road Commission for Oakland County. RCOC requires a residential driveway permit for approach work, and its instructions list a $150 fee for a new driveway and $100 for a reconstructed one, with residential approaches from 10 to 25 feet wide. We submit the RCOC application along with the township permit.
Concrete driveways in Bloomfield Township
Long drives on wooded lots need careful layout. We protect root zones where possible, adjust the alignment around significant trees and plan the pour so trucks can reach without damaging lawns. Every exterior pour is air-entrained and jointed for freeze-thaw. Read more about concrete driveways in Bloomfield Township and nearby.
Patios and repairs
Backyard patios in Bloomfield Township are popular on lots that face the woods or the water. Grade changes are common, so we may add steps or a low retaining edge. Where roots have lifted old slabs, concrete repair and leveling can sometimes reset a walk or patio without full replacement.
Places we work around Bloomfield Township
We work throughout the township, including the neighborhoods near Kirk in the Hills on Long Lake Road, the homes around the Bloomfield Township Public Library on Lone Pine, and the lake-area streets around Wing Lake. Each area has its own mix of slopes, trees and road jurisdictions.
Lake lots and drainage
Homes around Wing Lake and the township's smaller lakes often sit on lots that slope toward the water. Runoff from driveways and patios carries sediment and salt, so drainage design here is about protecting both the house and the lake. We set slopes that direct water toward planted areas or designed outlets, and we keep fresh concrete washout away from the shoreline. A soil erosion permit or waiver may apply on these lots, and we include that in the planning.
Long drives off county roads
Many Bloomfield Township homes sit back from county roads like Telegraph, Square Lake, Long Lake, Lahser and Quarton on long driveways. Those approaches see heavy plow and traffic loads, so they often fail before the rest of the drive. We replace them under the RCOC permit and tie them into the private drive with a clean joint. On long drives, we plan the pour in segments and keep at least one route open when possible.
What to expect from the estimate
On a Bloomfield Township estimate we measure the drive and any patio areas, note grades and trees, and check the road owner. We explain which permits are needed: township, RCOC and possibly soil erosion. The quote lists dimensions, thickness, base, mix, finish, joints and permit responsibilities, so you can see exactly what is included and compare bids fairly.
If your subdivision association has design rules, bring a copy to the estimate. We will design the driveway or patio to fit them, prepare the drawings the association wants to see, and include their comments with the township application so the review moves without back-and-forth.
Nearby communities
Bloomfield Township surrounds the city of Bloomfield Hills, which has its own grading-plan review for driveways. See concrete work in Bloomfield Hills or browse all service areas.
Working with subdivision associations
Many township subdivisions have associations with their own design standards for driveways, walks and patios. Some require approval of width, finish or color before the township permit. We can provide drawings and material details for the association, and we include their comments with the township application, which the driveway checklist asks for.
Common questions
Do I need a permit for a driveway in Bloomfield Township?
Yes, for a new or enlarged residential driveway. Bloomfield Township requires a residential building permit application, scaled site plans and a driveway plan-review checklist covering dimensions, property line distances, slope, nearby trees and subdivision association comments. The fee schedule lists $120 for a driveway paving permit plus a $30 plan review fee.
Does my Bloomfield Township approach need a county permit?
If your driveway meets a county road, yes. The Road Commission for Oakland County requires a residential driveway permit, and its instructions list $150 for a new driveway and $100 for a reconstructed one, with approach widths from 10 to 25 feet. We check who owns your road and submit the RCOC application with the township permit.
How do you protect trees during driveway work?
The township checklist asks about trees in the zone of influence, so we plan for them from the start. We adjust the alignment where possible, limit digging near trunks, avoid parking equipment over roots and discuss options when roots have lifted an old slab. Some trees may still need an arborist's opinion before work begins.