Concrete Contractor in Troy, MI
Stamped patios, driveways and decorative concrete — done right the first time. Family-run and serving Troy and Metro Detroit since 1989.
Concrete Work in Troy
Troy has some of the nicest backyards in Oakland County — pools, gazebos, real outdoor living space — and the concrete around them should match. Concrete Impressions is a family-run crew, pouring across Metro Detroit since 1989, and Troy is squarely in our Oakland County service area. We handle exposed aggregate, stamped and decorative concrete, pool decks, patios, driveways, walkways and steps. And whether you searched for a concrete or cement contractor, it's the same trade — we answer to both.
Decorative work is where we shine: exposed aggregate with custom charcoal inlays and a stamped decorative border, stamped patterns, and colored finishes that suit Troy's higher-end homes. Every pour still gets the fundamentals — full tear-out where needed, compacted base, an air-entrained Michigan mix, and control joints planned rather than guessed — so the finished work lasts through freeze-thaw for decades.
What Concrete Work in Troy Usually Involves
Troy's residential neighborhoods came up largely between the 1960s and 1980s, on generous subdivision lots with wide driveways and substantial homes. Concrete from that period is now old enough that replacement is common, but the scale of the work tends to be larger here — wider drives, bigger approaches, and more square footage per job than in the older, tighter cities we serve.
That scale works in your favor on price per square foot, since our rates step down as the job gets bigger. Troy homeowners also tend to pair a driveway replacement with patio or walkway work while the crew and equipment are already on site, which is usually the most efficient way to do it. Troy doesn't typically require a permit for a private driveway replacement, though approach and sidewalk work in the right-of-way does.
- Larger-scale replacements on wide 1960s–1980s subdivision driveways
- Better per-square-foot pricing as job size increases
- Driveway, patio and walkway often combined into a single mobilization
Cement or Concrete?
Ask for a cement driveway in Troy and you'll get concrete — the words are used interchangeably outside the trade. Cement is the binder on its own. Concrete is the finished mix of cement, sand, stone and water that actually gets poured.
On the larger Troy driveways we typically work on, the practical questions are thickness, reinforcement and joint layout across a wide slab. The terminology doesn't change any of that, and it doesn't change the quote.
Our Services
Concrete Driveways
Full driveway tear-out and replacement, new pours, extensions and widening. Broom, exposed aggregate, or stamped — with proper base prep built to last Michigan winters.
Patios & Pool Decks
Backyard patios, pool decks, and outdoor living spaces. Broom-finish, stamped, or exposed aggregate, sized and shaped to your yard.
Stamped & Decorative
Stamped patterns, custom colors, decorative borders, and exposed aggregate — the look of stone or brick in one solid, low-maintenance pour.
Sidewalks, Steps & Floors
Walkways, steps, garage floors and basement floors. Clean, level, and finished to match the rest of your property.
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Jobs We've Done Nearby
The middle photo is the part you never see once a driveway is finished — excavated, graded and compacted base with forms set. It is also the part that decides whether a slab lasts twenty years or cracks in three.
Concrete Permits in Troy
Good news for Troy homeowners: concrete flatwork on your own property is permit-exempt here — but the approach and your HOA are worth knowing about, and we handle both.
What Troy requires (and what it doesn't)
Here's something most Troy homeowners don't know, and a lot of contractors get wrong: Troy does not require a building permit for concrete flatwork within your property lines. Driveways, service walks and patios inside your lot are exempt. That's straight from the city's building department.
But "no building permit" doesn't mean "nothing to check" — there are two real things that still apply:
- The approach. The section connecting the road to your driveway sits in the public right-of-way, and that does need a separate Sidewalk & Approach permit through Troy's Engineering Department. If your project touches the approach, we handle that permitting.
- Your HOA. Troy's building department specifically recommends checking with your Homeowner's Association first — many Troy subdivisions require their own approval for driveways, patios and pool work. It's worth confirming before the pour, and we'll flag it at your estimate.
Bottom line: the driveway or patio itself is usually permit-free in Troy, which keeps things simple — we just make sure the approach and any HOA requirements are handled so there are no surprises. Haul-away of the old concrete is included in our pricing.
Troy Concrete FAQs
Do I need a permit for a concrete driveway in Troy?
Troy does not require a building permit for concrete flatwork within your property lines — driveways, walks and patios are exempt. The approach in the public right-of-way needs a separate Sidewalk & Approach permit, and many Troy subdivisions have HOA approval requirements. We handle the approach permitting and flag any HOA step at your estimate.
How much does a concrete or cement driveway cost in Troy?
Broom-finish replacements start at $8.50 per square foot on larger projects, with a $4,500 job minimum — tear-out, haul-away and base prep included. "Cement" and "concrete" driveway mean the same job. Our instant estimator gives a Troy ballpark in a couple of minutes.
Do you do decorative concrete and pool decks in Troy?
Yes — exposed aggregate, stamped patios and pool decks are among our most-requested Troy jobs, including charcoal circle inlays and a curved stamped border. The pool deck above is a recent Troy project. See our exposed aggregate and stamped concrete pages for more.
Do I need to check with my HOA in Troy?
Often yes. Troy's building department specifically recommends checking with your Homeowner's Association before driveway, patio and pool projects, since many Troy subdivisions require their own approval for exterior work. We'll remind you at the estimate.
Can you replace an old driveway in Troy?
Yes — full tear-out and replacement is a common Troy job. We remove the old slab, rebuild and compact the base, and pour new on a proper foundation. Haul-away of the old concrete is included.
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We Also Serve Around Troy
Beyond Troy itself, we pour throughout the surrounding Oakland County communities — Royal Oak, Birmingham, Clawson, Madison Heights and Rochester Hills — along with these nearby cities we serve across Metro Detroit: