Concrete floor installation in Holland MI - a slab built on solid, packed ground
If your old floor is cracked, uneven or damp, we'll put down a new slab on prepared ground with a moisture barrier underneath it.
- Licensed and insured.
- Free quotes on site.
- We respond within 1 business day.
Can the old floor be patched, or should it be replaced?
It usually comes down to what's underneath. If the ground under the slab is still firm and dry, a repair can hold, but if it has moved, a new floor is the better choice.
A repair is enough when:
- A few thin cracks that aren't growing
- The floor still feels level
- No damp patches or white residue
- Your flooring is lying flat
- The damage is in one small area
A new floor makes sense when:
- Cracks keep widening or shifting
- Sections have sunk or tilted
- Moisture comes up through the slab
- Flooring keeps lifting or failing
- The surface is crumbling across the room
How your floor job goes
I come out to see it
When you call, I come out myself, look at the room or the site with you and listen to what you have in mind for the floor.
A site visit
Your written estimate
You get a written estimate that spells out what's included, and before we start I'll tell you what a new floor normally looks like as it ages.
A written estimate
Permits, then a date
We check with your city or township office about permits before we set a date, and in Holland the city's plan review may take 2 to 4 weeks after you submit.
A start date
Ground and barrier first
Our crew digs out loose soil, packs a firm base and lays the moisture barrier before any concrete goes down, because that's the part nobody sees later.
A prepared base
Pour, finish and walk-through
We place and finish the slab, cut the joints and clean up, and then we walk the floor with you and explain how to look after it.
Care instructions
What our concrete floor installation includes
Removing the old floor
We break out and haul away the old slab or loose fill so the new floor starts on clean ground.
Preparing the subgrade
We dig out soft spots and pack the subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, until it's firm and even.
Laying the moisture barrier
We lay a moisture barrier under the slab and take care to keep it whole while the crew works over it.
Reinforcement where it helps
Rebar, the steel set inside the slab, helps hold cracks tight, though it can't make up for poor ground underneath.
Placing, finishing and curing
We pour, trowel the top smooth and let it cure, the slow hardening that has to happen before you use the floor.
Cutting control joints
We cut control joints, shallow grooves in the slab, so the shrinkage cracks every slab gets form along planned lines.
What decides the cost of a concrete floor?
The size of the floor and how easily we can get concrete to it set most of the cost, since a basement or a room inside the house takes more handling than an open space. Taking out an old slab adds labor and hauling, and so does soft ground, because every loose spot has to be dug out and packed before the moisture barrier goes down. Reinforcement adds a little to the price as well.
If the budget is tight, please trim the finish before the base, because a plain smooth floor on firm ground will serve you better than a fancy top on loose fill. The weather and the city's permit review move the start date more than anything else, and your written estimate spells out what's included for your floor.
Why Holland homeowners call us for concrete floors
I started out pouring walks, patios and steps for neighbors on weekends, and concrete became my main work in 2021. I still come out to write every estimate myself, and our own crew does the work with me on site, so the person who explained your base is there when it's built.
Most of our calls come from homeowners in Holland and the cities around it, and some come from small business owners who need a shop or storage floor. We bring the same groundwork to concrete pool decks and concrete steps. When you're ready, please call (616) 801-4861 or use the form below.
- An estimate written by the owner
- Our own crew, with me on site
- Plain answers about what to expect
Get a free on-site estimate for your concrete floor
Please send the floor's size, its use, the address and any planned flooring, and we'll reply within one business day to set a time for me to come out for a free, no-obligation estimate.
(616) 801-4861Questions about concrete floors
How much does a concrete floor cost near Holland, MI?
A concrete slab in the Grand Rapids area usually costs about $6 to $12 per square foot, not counting staining or stamping, and that's the general market price, not our quote. Ground prep, removal of an old floor and access all move where your floor lands, so I'll give you a written estimate once I've seen the space.
Do I need a permit for a concrete floor in Holland, MI?
If your property is in the City of Holland, plan on one, because the city's list of projects that need a permit includes flat concrete work on private property. Applications go to the city's Community & Neighborhood Services office at City Hall on the third floor, or by email to permits@cityofholland.com. We can file the application for you or help you with it.
What causes cracks in a new concrete floor?
Concrete shrinks as it hardens, and concrete guides say a floor with no cracks or curling, where the edges lift slightly, isn't realistic even with the best design and work. A joint guide puts the control joint cut usually within hours of the pour, depending on the temperature and the mix, which is why we watch the slab closely so cracks form where we planned them. Our work comes with one promise, your satisfaction, guaranteed.
Can concrete be poured in winter in Michigan?
Yes, but only on ground that isn't frozen, which is what a Michigan concrete contractors' guide calls for. The guide treats November through April as the usual cold season and says to cover new concrete right away with insulated blankets, straw or heated enclosures to keep it at 50°F or above for at least 3 days. If you're planning a winter floor, please ask me how we'll check the ground first.
What is the best way to protect flooring over a concrete slab?
Concrete guides say flooring and coatings get the most protection when the vapor barrier sits right against the underside of the slab, so if you plan tile, wood or a coating, it's fair to ask for that. Even small holes in the barrier can sharply raise the moisture coming through and lead to flooring failures and delays, so ask any crew how they keep it whole.
How do I compare bids for concrete floor installation?
Look at how each bid prepares the ground under the slab, not just what reinforcement it adds, because a slab on poor ground is far more likely to fail whatever steel is in it. Michigan law also licenses and regulates people paid to build, repair, alter or improve a home, and we're licensed and insured.
Areas we serve around Holland
We're based in Holland and work in Zeeland, Grand Rapids and many of the cities around them. Please pick your area below, or call if yours isn't listed.
Request a Holland Concrete Company quote in Holland
Call (616) 801-4861 before you pick your flooring, so the slab and barrier can be planned around it.