Get Expert Concrete Garage Floors & Foundations with D&G Cement Co.
If you’re adding a garage onto your home, it’s best to have us pour your garage floor and foundation. At D&G Cement Company, we have a 50+ year history of installing garage floors and foundations in Metro Detroit. Put our experience, skills, and cutting-edge techniques to use for your project. From your garage floor to the foundation that supports it, your concrete work is in expert hands with us. Contact us today for a free quote and consultation.
Garage Floor Replacement: Recognize the Signs You Need a Cement Contractor
How do you know when it’s time to have us look at your garage floor? Well, there are some telltale signs we look for that tell us the health of your concrete. If the damage is minimal, we can probably buy you some time by repairing it. If the damage is more severe, we recommend replacing the garage floor. In either case, here are the signs we look for when we inspect your garage floor:
- Extensive and Severe Cracking: This could include numerous cracks wider than 1/4 inch and go through the slab. It also consists of a network of cracks across a large area.
- Unevenness or Sinking: If your garage slopes or has sunken sections, the soil beneath the slab likely has problems.
- Widespread Crumbling & Deterioration: Cracking and flaking concrete are bad signs. They mean your garage floor is breaking down, and patching might only be temporary.
- Issues Return After Repairs: If you've had to have cracks in your garage floor repaired more than once, you have a more significant problem. It's best to address these issues with a qualified cement contractor.
Whether repairing or replacing your garage floor, we pay close attention to keeping it square and level. Our team also emphasizes creating a slight pitch from back to front to allow for drainage. As your expert cement contractor, we know that proper drainage prevents water from pooling. It’s our way of helping prevent water from seeping into the concrete, causing cracks, deterioration, and damage.
Replacing Concrete Garage Floors in Attached Garages: Our Expert Solution
If the floor in your attached garage is failing, we can replace it with new concrete. In our experience, attached garages in Metro Detroit often sink and collapse because they’re located near the home’s foundation. We warn area homeowners that the earth near their home’s foundation often settles. When this happens, the garage floor will have no underground support, and we get called to restore the garage floor.
At D&G Cement Company, we typically fix these issues by removing the old concrete. From there, we fill a new gravel base, followed by thorough compaction near the foundation. We then install a vapor barrier to prevent moisture from passing through. When all this is done, we pour the concrete using fiber mesh reinforcement. Our comprehensive garage floor replacements fix the problem and leave you with a durable, lasting solution for years to come.
Replacing a Concrete Floor in a Detached Garage: Our Proven Process
If you have a detached garage with a failing floor and a shifting garage structure, we can help. Thanks to our extensive expertise, we understand the problem here. It’s a sign of a foundation issue, which we can fix. Our expert solutions often begin with us cutting out and removing your existing garage floor. We then replace it, leaving the floor underneath the walls of your garage.
If your garage structure is good, but the floor and foundation are the problem, we have a solution. Our team can carefully lift your garage structure and make sure it is vertically straight. At this point, we remove the floor and strengthen and stabilize your existing foundation. Once this is done, we pour and level your new garage floor. It’s a process, but we know it’s the best way to replace a badly damaged floor in a detached garage.
Get a Free Estimate from the Best Cement Contractors in Metro Detroit
All it takes is one phone call to have our experts inspect your garage floor. At D&G Cement Co., we assess your project's size and note all other essential factors. We apply our formula to calculate your expected material and labor costs. Our representatives will provide you with an estimate and answer your questions. When you trust us, you'll have a solid garage floor to support your vehicles and more.
