General contractor in Midland, MI

A general contractor handles both new construction and renovations on existing structures. In Midland, renovation work often involves updating concrete flatwork, adding a foundation for an addition, or addressing basement waterproofing issues that have developed over time. The scope of a renovation project is assessed on site because the condition of the existing structure, the soil, and the drainage all affect what the work requires. We handle the full project from initial assessment through completion.

Midland's frost depth reaches 42 inches or more, and the ground freezes and thaws repeatedly each winter. When water gets under a slab and freezes, it expands and pushes the concrete up. When it thaws, the slab settles back — sometimes unevenly. Midland's clay soil adds a second force: it swells when wet and shrinks when dry, moving the ground beneath the slab independently of frost. Concrete poured with a proper compacted base and the right air-entrained mix handles both forces better.

Clay soil is the primary cause. Midland's clay-heavy ground holds water long after rain or snowmelt, and that water builds pressure against basement walls. Over time, that pressure can cause cracks in poured concrete walls or allow water to seep through joints and floor edges. Low-lying properties near the Tittabawassee River corridor are more exposed to this condition. Basement waterproofing addresses both the drainage around the foundation and the interior wall conditions.

We build retaining walls in Midland for both residential and commercial properties. Retaining walls are a practical solution on sloped lots where soil movement threatens a driveway, foundation, or yard grade. Concrete retaining walls are durable in Michigan's climate and do not rot or shift the way timber walls do over time. We assess the slope, drainage, and soil conditions before designing the wall so it addresses the actual load it will carry.