Laplace's ranch-home subdivisions along the river parishes take a beating from settling slabs, cracked driveways, and storm-damaged concrete. We're New Orleans Concrete, and we know the ground here: soft backswamp clay, a shallow water table, and the kind of subsidence that leaves your driveway sinking away from your house.
When your concrete fails in Laplace (70084), it's not just cosmetic. Uneven slabs create trip hazards, cracked garage floors let water in, and a settling driveway signals bigger foundation trouble ahead. Our team has spent years repairing and replacing concrete for homeowners in Laplace and throughout the New Orleans area. We understand why your concrete breaks here, and we know how to fix it right.
Concrete in Laplace (70084)
Laplace sits in the heart of St. John Parish, where most homes are 1950s to 1970s brick slab ranches built directly on soft, wet clay and organic marsh soils. The water table is shallow, the ground never freezes, and about 60 inches of rain falls every year. That combination means concrete here doesn't fail from freeze-thaw cycles like it does up north. Instead, your slabs settle unevenly, crack from subsidence, and spall from constant moisture and summer heat. Driveways sink. Garage floors crack and leak. Sidewalks heave where live oak roots push up from below, or they settle away from your house on piers. Add 90-plus degree heat, near-daily summer thunderstorms, and hurricane season flooding, and you've got a concrete environment that demands thick reinforced pours, proper drainage, and slab lifting to stop the damage before it spreads.
We've been serving Laplace homeowners and property managers for years. We know your neighborhood, your soil conditions, and the specific failure modes that plague concrete here. When we show up to assess your driveway, garage floor, or patio, we're not guessing. We're applying local expertise.
Our services in Laplace
- Concrete Driveways in Laplace · New concrete driveway installation and full driveway replacement built to last…
- Concrete Patios in Laplace · Custom concrete patios that expand your outdoor living space and add lasting…
- Stamped & Decorative Concrete in Laplace · Stamped, stained, and exposed aggregate finishes that replicate stone, brick…
- Concrete Repair & Resurfacing in Laplace · Repair of cracked, spalling, or worn concrete and full resurfacing to restore…
- Concrete Leveling & Slab Lifting in Laplace · Lifting and leveling of sunken or uneven concrete driveways, patios…
- Concrete Slabs & Foundations in Laplace · Poured concrete slabs and footings for garages, sheds, room additions…
- Sidewalks, Walkways & Steps in Laplace · New and replacement sidewalks, walkways, and steps…
- Concrete Pool Decks in Laplace · Slip-resistant pool decks in broom, textured…
- Concrete Sealing in Laplace · Professional sealing that protects concrete from stains, moisture…
- Concrete Removal & Replacement in Laplace · Full tear-out and haul-away of old, cracked…
- Garage Floors in Laplace · Poured and finished concrete garage floor slabs for new builds, replacements…
- Polished Concrete in Laplace · Mechanically ground and polished concrete floors with a smooth…
How a Job Works in Laplace
Step one is a free on-site assessment. Call us at (504) 565-2441 or tell us what's happening: a cracked driveway, a sunken slab, water pooling on your garage floor, or concrete you want removed and replaced. We'll come out, measure the area, dig into the soil and drainage situation, and talk through what's causing the problem and what will actually fix it. No sales pitch, just straight talk.
Step two is the work itself. If you need driveway or sidewalk repair, we'll coordinate with the city on any required permits for right-of-way work. If your lot is tight (and many are in Laplace), we'll plan access carefully so we're not tearing up your yard or your neighbor's. If it's a removal and replacement, we haul the old concrete away, prepare the subgrade properly, set proper drainage, and pour new concrete to last. Garage floors get sealed against moisture. Pool decks get finished to shed water. Stamped or decorative concrete gets sealed to resist humidity and mildew.
Step three is cleanup and walkthrough. We leave your property clean, haul all debris, and show you the finished work. You'll know exactly what you got and why it's built to handle Laplace's climate and soil.
Pricing for concrete in Laplace depends on the job, the size, site access, and what we find when we dig. Concrete repair and resurfacing starts at $3 per square foot for small cracks and spalling. Slab lifting and leveling runs about $4 per square foot, a smart move if your driveway or garage floor is sinking but still structurally sound. Basic concrete driveways and patios start at $6 per square foot. Garage floors and slabs run $5 per square foot. Removal and replacement (common after storm damage or severe settling) starts at $7 per square foot. Stamped or decorative concrete runs $10 per square foot and up. Sealing, which we strongly recommend in Laplace's humid climate, starts at $0.75 per square foot and extends the life of your concrete by years. The real cost drivers are the size of the area, whether we need to remove old concrete first, how difficult the site access is, and how urgently you need it done. Call us at (504) 565-2441 for a free estimate. We'll walk the job, explain what's needed, and give you a clear price before we start.