A township on the Thornapple River that grew 76 percent since 2000
Concrete Contractors in Caledonia, MI
Driveways, patios, walks, steps and outbuilding slabs for the village of Caledonia and the township around it.
- Free on-site measuring and a written, itemized quote
- Leveling or resurfacing priced next to replacement when it applies
- Air-entrained concrete on a compacted stone base for outdoor slabs
Concrete for the Village and the Township
Caledonia means two places to most locals, the small village along M-37 and the much larger Caledonia Township around it, and as concrete contractors in Caledonia we work in both. The township had 8,964 residents in 2000, 12,332 in 2010 and 15,811 in 2020, a 76 percent increase in twenty years. It covers about 35.7 square miles in southeast Kent County, roughly 10 miles from Grand Rapids. The village had 1,622 residents and 640 housing units in 2020.
Rivers through the middle
The Thornapple River flows north through the center of the township, and the Coldwater River enters at the southeast corner and joins it. River valleys bring low spots, wetter soils and, in some places, sand and gravel. Higher ground away from the rivers is more rolling, and the village sits at about 810 feet. Before we pour, we check where water collects on the lot, how deep the topsoil goes and whether the existing base is firm. That inspection tells us how much excavation and gravel the job needs.
Village homes
The village was settled in 1838 and incorporated in 1888, and its older streets have houses with narrow driveways, porches and front walks that have been patched over decades. Replacing these well means careful forming around old foundations, steps with even risers and walks that tie neatly into the public sidewalk.
New subdivisions and large lots
Most of the township's growth since 2000 has been new subdivisions and homes on larger lots. Those projects bring a different list:
- Patios and patio extensions, often stamped with a contrasting border
- Wide driveways and three-car garage aprons
- Walks to side and back doors
- Pole barn and detached garage floors
- Pads for sheds, generators and hot tubs
On rural lots, we also pour long driveways and turnarounds, built thick enough for delivery trucks and farm equipment.
Small communities inside the township
Caledonia Township also includes Alaska, an unincorporated community on the Thornapple River named after the 1867 U.S. purchase of Alaska, and Caledonia Station, which grew around a railroad depot built in 1870. Older homes in these spots are a lot like the village houses, with walks, steps and garage floors that are long past due.
Lake country
Caledonia Community Schools names many of its schools after the area's lakes, among them Emmons Lake, Kettle Lake, Dutton Lake and Duncan Lake, a reminder of how much water is in this part of the county. Homes near lakes and wetlands sit on soils that can stay saturated in spring, so we pay extra attention to excavation depth and gravel base on those lots.
Roads and weather
The M-6 expressway crosses the northwest corner of the township, and M-37 runs north and south through the east side, so commuters from new subdivisions add traffic to local driveways and aprons. West Michigan winters bring heavy lake-effect snow; Grand Rapids averages about 75 inches a year. Every exterior pour we do uses air-entrained concrete and gets a sealer recommendation once cured.
Call (616) 727-8573 to set up an estimate. We check with the Village of Caledonia or Caledonia Township, whichever applies to your address, about permit needs.
Caledonia Facts We Use
- Growth. Caledonia Township grew from 8,964 residents in 2000 to 15,811 in 2020.
- Two rivers. The Thornapple River flows north through the township center, and the Coldwater River joins it from the southeast.
- Village history. The village was settled in 1838 and incorporated in 1888; it sits at about 810 feet with M-37 as its eastern edge.
- Alaska. The unincorporated community of Alaska on the Thornapple River was named after the 1867 U.S. purchase of Alaska.
Our Services in Caledonia, MI
Caledonia Questions
Do you work outside the village limits?
Yes. We pour driveways, patios and outbuilding slabs throughout Caledonia Township and the surrounding area.
How thick should a pole barn floor be?
It depends on what it will hold. Cars and light storage need less than tractors or loaded trailers. Tell us the use and we will size the slab and base.
Can you stamp a patio to look like stone?
Yes. Stamped patterns such as ashlar slate, fieldstone and wood plank, with color and a border, are among our most requested patio options.
Do you pour long rural driveways in Caledonia Township?
Yes. Long drives need a deeper base where trucks turn and park, plus drainage along the edges. We can pour the whole length or start with the apron and the area near the garage.
Free Estimates in Caledonia, MI
Tell us whether you are in the village or the township and what you need, and we will set up a free estimate.
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