Driveways
Full replacement, section replacement and aprons. Poured at driveway thickness over a compacted stone base so vehicle loads don't crack it in year two.
Concrete contractor · Metro Detroit
Concrete that survives a Michigan winter.
Driveways, porches, steps, patios and walkways — poured, replaced and lifted by SAS Services out of Warren. Built on a compacted base, jointed correctly, and pitched away from your foundation, because water is what takes concrete apart here.
- 25+ years
- A+ BBB rating
- Licensed, bonded & insured
- Free written estimates
- Work guaranteed
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What is your concrete doing?
Pick the closest match. We'll tell you what's actually happening under the slab and what it takes to fix it — then send it straight to your estimate.
Cracking concrete
Straight answer
What SAS does
Price this out — free
Flatwork & structures
Concrete work we pour across Metro Detroit
Residential and municipal, tear-out through final broom finish. One crew, one company, one number to call if anything needs attention later.
Porches & steps
Settled porches, broken risers, pulled-away landings. Rebuilt tight to the house with consistent riser heights so the front entry is safe again.
Patios & stamped concrete
New patio slabs and replacements, graded away from the foundation. Broom, exposed aggregate or stamped and colored decorative finishes.
Sidewalks & walkways
Public walk sections, service walks and side entries — including trip-hazard removal that gets you clear of a city violation notice.
Garage floors & pads
Garage floor replacement, generator pads, AC pads and shed slabs, reinforced and jointed for the load they'll actually carry.
Slab lifting & mudjacking
If the concrete is sound but sitting low, we raise it back to grade instead of replacing it — a fraction of the cost and done in a day.
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See the crews on real Metro Detroit properties
Not stock footage. These are SAS concrete jobs, start to finish — including the decorative work most homeowners don't realize we do.
Why concrete fails here
It isn't the cold. It's the water in the crack.
Southeast Michigan crosses the freezing mark dozens of times between November and April. Every crossing runs your slab through the same six steps.
- STEP 01
Water gets in
Through a hairline crack, an open joint, or a porous, unsealed surface.
- STEP 02
It freezes
Water expands roughly 9% turning to ice, and it pushes outward with real force.
- STEP 03
The crack widens
Each cycle pries the opening a little further apart. It never closes back up.
- STEP 04
More water follows
The path is bigger now, so the next rain fills it faster and deeper.
- STEP 05
The base washes out
Water running under the slab carries off the sand and stone holding it up.
- STEP 06
The slab drops
Now it pitches toward your foundation — and the water problem moves into the basement.
This is why a concrete crew that also waterproofs basements builds a different slab. Grade, base, joints and pitch aren't finishing details to us — they're the whole point. We keep the water out.
How we build it
The parts you can't see are the parts that last
Anyone can make wet concrete look good on day one. Here's what's underneath a slab that's still flat in fifteen years.
Compacted stone base
Graded and mechanically compacted before a single yard is poured. Loose fill is the number one reason new concrete settles.
Full-depth pour
Slab thickness matched to the load — walkways, patios and vehicle-rated driveways are not the same pour.
Reinforcement
Wire mesh or fiber, so when the slab does move, it stays together instead of separating.
Control joints, cut right
Concrete cracks. Properly spaced joints decide where — in a straight line you'll never notice.
Pitch away from the house
About ¼" of fall per foot, so runoff heads for the yard instead of your foundation wall.
Michigan-rated mix
Air-entrained concrete specified for freeze-thaw exposure, with proper cure time before you use it.
Sunken, but not broken? Don't pay to replace it.
If your slab is structurally sound and simply sitting too low, lifting it back to grade costs a fraction of a tear-out and pour — and you can walk on it the same day. We'll tell you honestly which one your concrete needs.
Why homeowners call SAS
Twenty-five years, same phone number
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Years serving Metro Detroit and southeastern Michigan homeowners.
A+
Continuous Better Business Bureau rating.
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Free, no-obligation written estimates — including the option to lift instead of replace.
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Licensed, bonded and insured, with all work guaranteed.
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SAS is also recognized by WJR-AM's “America's Master Handyman” Glenn Haege, and works for municipal as well as residential clients across the region. Read more reviews →
Free estimate
Tell us what's going on. We'll come look at it.
No charge, no obligation, and a written number you can actually compare against another bid.
- 01
We call you back
A person from our Warren office, usually the same business day.
- 02
We measure on site
We look at the grade, the base, and where your water is going — not just the slab.
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You get it in writing
Scope, thickness, joint layout and price. Including whether lifting would be the smarter spend.
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Tell us what's going on and we'll come look at it. No charge, no obligation.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (586) 757-3100. We'll only use your details to price your job.
Before you call
Concrete questions we get every week
What does new concrete cost in Metro Detroit?
It depends on square footage, thickness, how much old concrete has to come
out, access for the truck, and whether the base needs rebuilding. That's why the estimate
is free and in writing — a real number for your property beats a range off a website.
When can you pour concrete in Michigan?
Roughly spring through late fall is the main pouring season. Cold-weather
pours are possible with the right mix and protection, but we'd rather schedule you into
good conditions than rush a slab that has to last decades. Book early — spring fills up.
How long until I can walk or drive on it?
Foot traffic is typically fine within a day or so; vehicles need
substantially longer. We give you exact times for your pour before we leave, and it's
worth honoring them — driving too early is a common way homeowners crack brand-new
concrete.
Should I replace my concrete or lift it?
If the slab is broken up, spalling badly, or cracked through in multiple
directions, replacement is the honest answer. If it's structurally sound and just sitting
low, lifting
costs far less and is usually done in a day. We'll tell you which one you have.
My driveway is cracked and my basement leaks. Related?
Very often, yes. Concrete that has settled toward the house delivers roof
and surface runoff straight to the foundation wall. Fixing the slab pitch is sometimes
the cheapest part of solving a wet basement — and we do both, so nobody's pointing
fingers at another trade. See
basement waterproofing.
Are you licensed and insured? Do you pull permits?
SAS Services, Inc. is fully licensed, bonded and insured, and holds a
continuous A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. Where your municipality requires a
permit for concrete work, we handle it as part of the job.
Do you charge for estimates?
No. Estimates are free and carry no obligation. Call
(586) 757-3100
or send the form above.
Service area
Concrete crews across southeastern Michigan
Based in Warren, working throughout Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties.
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