Concrete Contractors in Zeeland, MI

Zeeland is a compact Ottawa County city about 24 miles southwest of Grand Rapids and 5 miles east of Holland, and concrete contractors in Zeeland work mostly on established homes on tidy, close-set streets. The city counted 5,719 residents and 2,472 housing units at the 2020 census on about 3 square miles, roughly 824 housing units per square mile. It was settled in 1847 by a group of 457 Dutch emigrants and named after the Dutch province of Zeeland.

An old town that grew slowly

Zeeland was platted in 1849, incorporated as a village in 1875 and became a city in 1907. Its population has grown slowly: 3,075 in 1950, 4,734 in 1970 and 5,719 in 2020. A slow-growing city has a lot of older housing, and older housing means older concrete. On Zeeland streets we often replace:

• Front walks with heaved or broken sections
• Steps and stoops on older porches
• Narrow driveways leading to detached garages
• Garage floors that have cracked and settled

We keep the look of the street in mind. Clean edges, even joint lines and a broom finish that matches the neighbors' walks make new concrete look like it belongs.

A city on a rise

Wikipedia notes that the city sits on a hill, higher than the surrounding township land, at about 650 feet. Being on the rise helps overall drainage, but individual lots still have low corners where water collects. We set each slab's pitch so water runs away from the house and toward the yard, street or a drain, and we watch where downspouts empty.

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Industry and growth nearby

Zeeland is home to Herman Miller, the furniture maker, and Gentex, which makes automotive and aerospace products. Those employers draw residents to newer subdivisions around the city and in Zeeland Charter Township, where we pour patios, walks to back yards and wider drives. The MAX (Macatawa Area Express) transit system serves the city, linking it with Holland.

Keeping it tidy and practical

Many Zeeland owners want concrete that looks neat and lasts with little upkeep. For driveways, that usually means a broom finish, well-spaced control joints and a sealer. For patios, stamped concrete in a slate or ashlar pattern, or a colored broom finish with a smooth border, adds style without much maintenance. We bring samples to the estimate so you can choose on site.

Respecting the old blocks

Zeeland's older neighborhoods have a consistent look, with walks of similar width, lawns between walk and street and modest front steps. When we replace a front walk or stoop here, we keep the same width and line where possible and avoid oversized landings that look out of place. It is a small detail, but it keeps the street looking right.

Lake-effect winters

Zeeland is close enough to Lake Michigan to see plenty of lake-effect snow, and Grand Rapids averages about 75 inches a year with around 138 nights below freezing. Freeze-thaw cycles and salt are what wear out Michigan concrete, so we pour all exterior slabs with air-entrained concrete and cure them properly.

Call (616) 727-8573 to set up a visit. We check with the City of Zeeland about any permit your project needs, especially near the public sidewalk, before we schedule.