Westwego sits on the West Bank where the Mississippi bends, and your home is built on ground that's always moving. Raised slab ranches, brick cottages, and modest family homes line streets that flood hard when the rain comes, and concrete here cracks, settles, and breaks unevenly because the soil underneath is soft clay and organic marsh over a shallow water table. New Orleans Concrete knows Westwego (70094) the way locals do: we've lifted hundreds of sinking driveways, repaired spalling pool decks, and poured new patios on tight lots where access is tight and drainage has to be perfect.
When your driveway cracks or your front walk settles away from the house, you're not calling a national franchise. You're calling a concrete team that understands why Westwego's ground moves, why summer storms leave standing water on your parking pad, and why the fix has to account for the soil, not just the surface.
Concrete in Westwego (70094)
Westwego's concrete challenges are real and specific. Your home is likely built on a raised slab or pier foundation to keep living space above flood level, but your driveway and parking pad sit much lower, on native backswamp clay and organic soils that shift, compress, and settle under weight and moisture. The water table is high, the soil drains poorly, and 60 inches of rain a year means water sits on your concrete longer than in most places. Combine that with near-daily summer thunderstorms, 90-plus degree heat, and humidity that speeds concrete set times, and you get uneven settlement, subsidence, cracking, spalling, and the kind of trip hazards that catch your heel every time you walk to the car.
We've served Westwego and the New Orleans area for years. We know which driveways fail because of poor base prep, which patios crack because the pour wasn't thick enough for the soil, and which sidewalks heave because live oak roots are lifting them from below. We also know the permits you need from the City of New Orleans, the setback rules for curb cuts on your lot, and how to coordinate with your neighbors and any HOA when work affects the street or shared property. Our team brings that experience to every job, whether it's a simple driveway repair or a full slab replacement with proper drainage and reinforcement.
Our services in Westwego
- Concrete Driveways in Westwego · New concrete driveway installation and full driveway replacement built to last…
- Concrete Patios in Westwego · Custom concrete patios that expand your outdoor living space and add lasting…
- Stamped & Decorative Concrete in Westwego · Stamped, stained, and exposed aggregate finishes that replicate stone, brick…
- Concrete Repair & Resurfacing in Westwego · Repair of cracked, spalling, or worn concrete and full resurfacing to restore…
- Concrete Leveling & Slab Lifting in Westwego · Lifting and leveling of sunken or uneven concrete driveways, patios…
- Concrete Slabs & Foundations in Westwego · Poured concrete slabs and footings for garages, sheds, room additions…
- Sidewalks, Walkways & Steps in Westwego · New and replacement sidewalks, walkways, and steps…
- Concrete Pool Decks in Westwego · Slip-resistant pool decks in broom, textured…
- Concrete Sealing in Westwego · Professional sealing that protects concrete from stains, moisture…
- Concrete Removal & Replacement in Westwego · Full tear-out and haul-away of old, cracked…
- Garage Floors in Westwego · Poured and finished concrete garage floor slabs for new builds, replacements…
- Polished Concrete in Westwego · Mechanically ground and polished concrete floors with a smooth…
How a Job Works in Westwego
We start with a free on-site assessment. We come out to your property in Westwego, look at the concrete, the soil, the drainage, and how water moves across your lot during rain. We ask questions: how long has this been sinking? Does water pool here? Is this a rental or owner-occupied? We take photos, measure the area, and talk through what's causing the problem and what will fix it. Then we give you a clear estimate and timeline, with no pressure.
Once you're ready, we handle the work itself. On a tight Westwego lot, that might mean staging materials carefully, protecting your neighbor's property, and coordinating with the city if we need a right-of-way permit for sidewalk or driveway work. We do the removal, base prep, forming, pour, and finish. If it's a slab lift, we inject material under the slab to raise it back level. If it's a new driveway, we set a proper base, reinforce it for the soil conditions, and slope it for drainage. We work fast but clean, respecting your property and your neighbors.
When we're done, we haul off all debris, sweep and pressure-wash the area, and walk through the job with you. You see the work, ask questions, and we're not gone until you're satisfied. Our crews leave your property cleaner than when we arrived.
Pricing in Westwego depends on size, access, soil condition, and urgency. A basic concrete driveway starts at $6 per square foot; a patio or sidewalk runs the same. If you need slab lifting or leveling, that starts at $4 per square foot because we're raising, not replacing. Concrete repair and resurfacing (filling cracks, patching spalls, or sealing) runs from $3 to $0.75 per square foot depending on the scope. Stamped or decorative concrete, pool decks, and specialty finishes run higher, from $8 to $10 per square foot. A typical Westwego driveway (say, 500 square feet) might run $3,000 to $3,500 for a new pour, or $2,000 to $2,500 for a lift if the slab is still sound. The biggest cost factors are lot access (tight lots cost more), soil conditions (poor drainage or soft soil means thicker base and better reinforcement), and whether permits are required. The best way to know what your job will cost is to call us at (504) 565-2441 for a free estimate. We'll measure, assess, and give you a real number.
