Concrete Contractors in Metairie, LA

What Concrete Services Are Available in Metairie?

New Orleans Concrete Contractors handles the full range of residential and commercial flatwork across Metairie and Jefferson Parish.

Residential Concrete Work

Residential services include driveway replacement, driveway extensions, patio slabs, walkways, garage floors, and steps. Most residential driveways in Metairie are 600 to 800 square feet, and replacement projects run 3 to 5 days from demolition through final pour. Patio slabs typically run 200 to 400 square feet and finish in 2 to 3 days. All residential flatwork includes subgrade inspection before the pour.

Commercial Concrete Work

Commercial services include parking lot slabs, loading dock aprons, equipment pads, and warehouse floors. Commercial slabs in Jefferson Parish often require 5 to 6 inch thickness with #4 rebar on 16-inch centers to carry vehicle and equipment loads. Site drainage and fall-to-drain layout are confirmed before forming begins.

What Do Metairie Ground Conditions Mean for Concrete?

Metairie is built on soft alluvial clay and organic silt deposited by the Mississippi River, and the water table sits 2 to 5 feet below grade across most of the city. These two facts explain why flatwork here settles.

Why Metairie Slabs Settle

Organic silt and clay compress slowly under load. A slab poured directly over native soil in Metairie will settle unevenly over years as the organics beneath consolidate, producing the stepped cracks and sunken aprons common on older driveways throughout the area. Settlement is not a sign of poor concrete mix. Settlement is a sign that the subgrade was not prepared to carry the slab.

How Subgrade Preparation Corrects the Problem

The correct response to Metairie soil is to remove the native material to a depth of 4 to 6 inches, compact the exposed subgrade, and replace with crushed limestone or washed concrete sand compacted in lifts. Compacted limestone creates a stable, load-bearing layer that does not compress the way organic silt does. Every slab this crew pours in Metairie receives a minimum 4-inch compacted base. Where existing soil is especially saturated or organic, the base depth increases to 6 inches.

Slab Thickness and Reinforcement

Standard residential slab thickness in Metairie is 4 inches for patios and 5 inches for driveways, poured at 3500 PSI minimum compressive strength. Reinforcement is #3 rebar on 18-inch centers for patios and #4 rebar on 18-inch centers for driveways. The high water table also requires 6-mil polyethylene vapor barrier laid directly under the pour on all slabs in contact with grade. Without the barrier, ground moisture wicks up through the slab and accelerates surface scaling within 5 to 10 years.

Drainage and Control Joints

Flatwork in Metairie is graded to a minimum 1/8-inch-per-foot fall away from the structure to direct surface water away from the foundation. Control joints are saw-cut every 8 to 10 feet within 12 hours of the pour to create predictable crack planes and prevent random mid-panel cracking caused by thermal and shrinkage movement.

What Does Concrete Work Cost in Metairie?

Concrete work in Metairie in 2026 runs higher than national averages because the ground preparation required here adds material and labor that are optional in other markets.

Typical Price Ranges

What Moves the Price in Metairie Specifically

Four factors drive the final number on a Metairie job. Demolition and haul-off of an existing slab adds $1.50 to $3 per square foot. Subgrade replacement beyond 4 inches adds material and compaction time. Saturated soil that requires drying time before forming adds a half-day to a full day of labor. Flood-zone designation on the parcel can require additional drainage detailing. A site visit is necessary to price any of these accurately.

What Permits and Approvals Does Jefferson Parish Require?

Flatwork permit requirements in Jefferson Parish are set by the Jefferson Parish Department of Inspection and Code Enforcement, and whether a specific project requires a permit depends on the scope of work. New impervious surface, changes to site drainage, work within the public right-of-way, and projects in designated flood zones tend to trigger review. The thresholds and required documentation are set by Jefferson Parish and are subject to change. Confirm permit requirements with the Jefferson Parish Department of Inspection and Code Enforcement before any work begins.

Recent Projects in Metairie

Driveway Replacement, East Metairie

Driveway replacement, 680 square feet. The existing slab had settled 3 inches at the garage apron where the original subgrade had consolidated under 40 years of vehicle load. The settled section had also redirected surface water toward the foundation. Removed the full slab to native grade, excavated an additional 2 inches at the apron where saturation was highest, and replaced with 6 inches of compacted limestone. Poured 5 inches of 3500 PSI with #4 rebar on 18-inch centers over 6-mil poly, graded at 1/8 inch per foot toward the street, broom finish. Four days including demolition.

Patio Slab, Central Metairie

Patio slab, 320 square feet. The subgrade was predominantly organic silt with standing moisture present at 18 inches below existing grade, a common condition in lower-lying parts of Metairie. Excavated 6 inches, allowed the exposed subgrade to drain for one full day, and compacted washed concrete sand in two 3-inch lifts before forming. Poured 4 inches of 3500 PSI over 6-mil poly, control joints at 8-foot intervals, light broom finish. Three days total.

How Do You Get a Concrete Estimate in Metairie?

A site visit takes 20 to 30 minutes. The estimator walks the area, checks the existing subgrade condition, confirms drainage fall and dimensions, and identifies any demolition or soil replacement the job requires. A written estimate follows within 24 hours. There is no charge for the visit and no obligation to proceed.