Metairie's 1950s and 1960s brick ranch homes sit on concrete slabs over soft, subsiding clay, and after 70 years of Louisiana rain and ground movement, those driveways crack, sink, and spall. We're New Orleans Concrete, and we know exactly what happens to a slab in 70001 when it settles away from the garage apron or when live oak roots buckle your front walk.
If your driveway has dropped at the garage door, your patio is cracked and uneven, or your sidewalk is a trip hazard, you've called the right number. We've been fixing concrete problems in Metairie and across the New Orleans area for years, and we understand the ground beneath your home in a way a contractor from out of state never will.
Concrete in Metairie (70001)
Metairie's brick ranches were built on grade slabs poured directly over the backswamp clays that underlie all of New Orleans. That ground is soft, wet, and it moves. Every year, about 60 inches of rain falls on your property, the water table stays shallow, and the clay beneath your slab compacts and subsides unevenly. Your driveway doesn't just crack randomly. It sinks at the garage apron where the slab meets the pile-supported house, it heaves where the soil is wetter, and it spalls from freeze-thaw that doesn't happen here but from the relentless wet and heat cycle, mildew, and salt-laden air. Lots in Metairie are often tight, which means narrow ribbon driveways, side-yard access challenges, and limited room for equipment and staging. We work in those constraints every day.
Our team has spent years lifting settled slabs, removing and replacing failed driveways, pouring thicker, reinforced slabs with proper drainage, and repairing the concrete damage that is simply part of living in Metairie. We know the local soil conditions, the permit requirements, and the best techniques to make concrete last in this climate.
Our services in Metairie
- Concrete Driveways in Metairie · New concrete driveway installation and full driveway replacement built to last…
- Concrete Patios in Metairie · Custom concrete patios that expand your outdoor living space and add lasting…
- Stamped & Decorative Concrete in Metairie · Stamped, stained, and exposed aggregate finishes that replicate stone, brick…
- Concrete Repair & Resurfacing in Metairie · Repair of cracked, spalling, or worn concrete and full resurfacing to restore…
- Concrete Leveling & Slab Lifting in Metairie · Lifting and leveling of sunken or uneven concrete driveways, patios…
- Concrete Slabs & Foundations in Metairie · Poured concrete slabs and footings for garages, sheds, room additions…
- Sidewalks, Walkways & Steps in Metairie · New and replacement sidewalks, walkways, and steps…
- Concrete Pool Decks in Metairie · Slip-resistant pool decks in broom, textured…
- Concrete Sealing in Metairie · Professional sealing that protects concrete from stains, moisture…
- Concrete Removal & Replacement in Metairie · Full tear-out and haul-away of old, cracked…
- Garage Floors in Metairie · Poured and finished concrete garage floor slabs for new builds, replacements…
- Polished Concrete in Metairie · Mechanically ground and polished concrete floors with a smooth…
How a Job Works in Metairie
We start with a free on-site assessment. We visit your property in Metairie, inspect the concrete, check the grade and drainage, measure the area, and talk through your goals. If your driveway has settled, we'll probe the soil and recommend either slab lifting (faster, less invasive) or removal and replacement (best for badly damaged concrete or poor base). We'll discuss access, nearby structures, and any HOA rules that apply to your neighborhood. We give you a clear estimate and timeline.
On the job day, our crew arrives early, sets up work zones, and protects your lawn and neighboring properties. If we're removing concrete, we haul it away. If we're pouring new slab, we prep the base, set forms, check grade and drainage, and pour reinforced concrete to spec. If we're lifting, we inject controlled foam beneath the slab to raise it back to grade. We work efficiently in Metairie's heat and humidity, and we time our pours to account for our fast summer set times. We coordinate with the City of Metairie on any required permits for driveway work or right-of-way access.
When we're done, we clean up completely, haul off debris, and walk through the job with you. Your concrete is ready to use, and your property looks better than it did.
Concrete work in Metairie (70001) starts at realistic prices because we know the market and the ground. Concrete removal and replacement, the most common job here, runs from $7 per square foot for a standard driveway; a typical 400-square-foot apron runs $2,800 to $3,500 depending on base prep and haul-away. Concrete repair and resurfacing of a cracked or spalling slab starts at $3 per square foot, so patching a bad section might cost $400 to $900. Slab lifting (mudjacking) to raise a settled driveway runs from $4 per square foot, so lifting a 300-square-foot section is roughly $1,200 to $1,600. Concrete patios start at $6 per square foot; a 200-square-foot patio runs $1,200 to $1,600 for standard work, or more for stamped or decorative finishes. Concrete sealing, which we strongly recommend in Metairie's humid, rainy climate to slow mildew and spalling, runs $0.75 per square foot. The biggest cost factors are the size of the area, the condition of the existing concrete or soil, site access and staging room (tight in Metairie), whether permits are required, and how soon you need the work done. Call us at (504) 565-2441 for a free estimate. We'll measure your concrete, assess the ground, and give you an honest price.
