Asphalt Grinding in Southeast Michigan
D&J Contracting provides commercial asphalt grinding and milling across Macomb County and Metro Detroit. We remove damaged surface layers cleanly and efficiently before repaving.
Licensed & Insured
Local Michigan Crews
38+ Years Experience
When Asphalt Grinding Is the Right Solution
Asphalt grinding uses a rotary cutting drum to remove a controlled depth of surface material. It can be used as a standalone service or as preparation for overlay or resurfacing.
Common applications:
- Trip hazard elimination — Raised joints, uneven transitions, and high spots ground flush without tearing out and replacing pavement
- Overlay preparation — Grinding the existing surface before an overlay creates a clean, profiled bonding surface and allows the overlay to match surrounding grades
- Drainage slope correction — High spots causing ponding can be reduced to improve drainage flow
- Edge correction — Asphalt edges that have heaved or settled ground to meet adjacent surfaces cleanly
- Old marking removal — Grinding removes ghost lines before restriping
Asphalt Grinding vs Full Milling and Overlay
Grinding (small-scale): Targeted removal at specific problem locations — a raised joint, a high spot, a transition hazard. Precision equipment, measured in linear feet or small square footage. Often a same-day operation.
Milling (large-scale): Full removal of the surface course across a large area in preparation for new overlay. Large equipment, measured in square yards. Part of a larger milling-and-overlay project — not a standalone repair.
If you have a specific problem area — a joint that's heaved, an entrance transition that's a hazard — grinding is what you need. If your entire lot surface has failed, milling and overlay is the right conversation.
Visit our Milling and Overlay page to learn about full-surface resurfacing. This page focuses on targeted spot grinding for specific problem areas.
We carry grinding equipment on the truck — it's not a special mobilization. We can handle trip hazards the same day we're on site for other work.
"Grinding saves property managers real money. Instead of tearing out a slab to fix a two-inch trip hazard, we grind it flush in an hour. It's safe, it looks great, and it costs a fraction of full replacement. We carry the equipment on the truck — if you have trip hazards, we can fix them the same day we're doing other work on your property."
— David Koback, Owner, D&J Contracting, Inc.
Proudly Serving Macomb County and Metro Detroit
D&J Contracting has served commercial clients across Southeast Michigan since 1988. Our crews operate throughout Macomb County and the greater Metro Detroit region, including Clinton Township, Sterling Heights, Warren, Roseville, St. Clair Shores, Eastpointe, Fraser, Mount Clemens, and surrounding communities.
All work is performed by our own MDOT-prequalified crews. We never subcontract.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can asphalt grinding fix trip hazards without full replacement?
Yes. Grinding is the most cost-effective solution for most trip hazards at raised joints and uneven transitions. If the raised area is less than 2-3 inches, grinding is typically sufficient and far less expensive than replacement.
Does grinding damage the surrounding asphalt?
No. Precision equipment removes only targeted material. The ground area will have a slightly different texture than surrounding pavement, which is normal and does not affect function.
Can you grind concrete trip hazards as well?
Yes. We grind both asphalt and concrete trip hazards. Concrete sidewalk joints are among the most common grinding applications.
How long does grinding take?
Most grinding jobs complete in a few hours. Equipment is truck-mounted. We can schedule grinding as part of a larger site visit or as a standalone service call.
Ready for Expert Asphalt Grinding Services?
D&J Contracting is Southeast Michigan’s trusted commercial contractor. We respond to estimate requests within one business day and provide written quotes at no cost.
Call (586) 954-0008 or request an estimate online.