What cities does New Orleans Concrete Contractors serve?

New Orleans Concrete Contractors serves 17 cities across 5 parishes: Metairie, Kenner, Harahan, River Ridge, Gretna, Harvey, Marrero, Westwego, Terrytown in Jefferson Parish; Chalmette and Arabi in St. Bernard Parish; Slidell, Mandeville and Covington in St. Tammany Parish; Destrehan and Luling in St. Charles Parish; and Belle Chasse in Plaquemines Parish.

Why do slabs settle so much on the south shore?

South shore slabs settle because the subgrade is soft alluvial clay and organic silt with a water table 2 to 5 feet below grade. Organic silt compresses under load over time. Correcting for this requires a minimum 4-inch compacted limestone base, a 6-mil poly vapor barrier and control joints cut every 8 to 10 feet to manage movement without cracking the field.

Does the company serve the north shore, including Slidell and Covington?

Yes, Slidell, Mandeville and Covington in St. Tammany Parish are all within the service area. North shore subgrade is sandy pine flat that drains faster than south shore clay, so the primary risk there is edge erosion rather than settlement. Base preparation on the north shore prioritizes lateral drainage and a 6-inch compacted base minimum.

Do I need a permit for a concrete driveway in Jefferson Parish?

Permit requirements for concrete driveways in Jefferson Parish are issued by the Jefferson Parish Department of Inspection and Code Enforcement. Thresholds, fees and setback distances are not reproduced here because Jefferson Parish updates these figures independently. Confirm current requirements with the Jefferson Parish Department of Inspection and Code Enforcement before work begins.

How far does New Orleans Concrete Contractors travel for a job?

Work is accepted anywhere within the 17-city service area spanning Orleans, Jefferson, St. Bernard, St. Tammany, St. Charles and Plaquemines parishes. Sites outside this boundary, including Baton Rouge, Houma and Thibodaux, are not served. The estimate visit is free for any qualifying site within the service area.

What concrete services are available across the service area?

Services available across all 17 cities include concrete driveways, patios, stamped and decorative concrete, slabs, repair, sidewalks, steps and stoops, resurfacing, leveling and lifting, removal and demolition, pool decks, retaining walls, garage floors, commercial concrete, parking lots, ADA sidewalks and curbs, foundations and slab-on-grade, industrial flooring, and drainage and detention flatwork.

Concrete Contractor Service Area: Greater New Orleans

New Orleans Concrete Contractors serves residential and commercial customers across Greater New Orleans, including the south shore, west bank, north shore and river parishes. The 17 cities in the service area span five parishes, and each parish presents distinct ground conditions that change how every slab is prepared and reinforced. Estimates are free and include a site visit.

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Key facts

Serving 17 cities across 5 parishes since 2016
South shore water table sits 2 to 5 feet below grade, requiring adjusted base preparation on every pour
Standard residential slab spec: 4 inches of 3500 PSI concrete over 4 to 6 inches of compacted limestone base
North shore sandy subgrade drains faster but erodes under edges, requiring 6-inch compacted base minimum on exposed slabs
River parish sites within 500 feet of levee toe are subject to levee district review before work begins

Which Parishes and Cities Are in the Service Area?

The service area covers five parishes and 17 cities. Work is organized below by parish because permit authority, drainage requirements and subgrade conditions follow parish lines, not city limits.

Jefferson Parish: Metairie, Kenner, Harahan, River Ridge, Gretna, Harvey, Marrero, Westwego, Terrytown
Orleans Parish: New Orleans (all neighborhoods served)
St. Bernard Parish: Chalmette, Arabi
St. Tammany Parish: Slidell, Mandeville, Covington
St. Charles Parish: Destrehan, Luling
Plaquemines Parish: Belle Chasse

Sites outside this boundary are not served. Residential and commercial projects are accepted in every parish listed above, including driveways, patios, slabs, parking lots, foundations, pool decks and ADA-compliant sidewalks.

How Do Ground Conditions Differ Across the Metro?

Ground conditions across Greater New Orleans vary enough between parishes that a slab detailed for Covington would be under-built in Chalmette and over-engineered in parts of Slidell. Three distinct zones shape how every pour is specified.

South Shore and West Bank: Soft Clay and a High Water Table

Jefferson Parish, Orleans Parish, St. Bernard Parish and Belle Chasse sit on soft alluvial clay and organic silt. The water table in these areas runs 2 to 5 feet below grade. Organic silt compresses under load and consolidates over time, which is why driveways in Old Metairie and slabs in Chalmette settle at the apron and along edges. Correcting for this ground requires a minimum 4-inch compacted limestone base, 6-mil poly vapor barrier under any interior slab, and control joints cut every 8 to 10 feet. Residential driveways in this zone are poured at 4 inches minimum of 3500 PSI concrete. Commercial slabs carrying forklifts or heavy vehicles start at 6 inches of 4000 PSI with #4 rebar on 18-inch centers.

North Shore: Sandy Pine Flat With Real Drainage

Slidell, Mandeville and Covington sit on sandy, well-drained pine flat. The water table is lower and standing water drains faster than on the south shore, so settlement is rarely the primary risk. The failure mode on the north shore is edge erosion and washout, where water undermines the perimeter of a slab and leaves the edge unsupported. North shore slabs get a 6-inch compacted base with attention to edge forming and drainage fall. Driveways in Covington and Mandeville are poured at the same 3500 PSI standard but the base prep prioritizes lateral drainage over vapor control.

River Parishes: Saturated Subgrade Near the Levee

Destrehan and Luling in St. Charles Parish sit in the river corridor. Subgrade near the levee toe is frequently saturated and subject to levee district review before ground-disturbing work begins. St. Charles Parish levee district requirements apply to sites within the levee protection system boundary. The base preparation for pours in this zone starts with subgrade moisture testing and may require an extended compaction sequence before limestone base placement. Permit and review requirements in St. Charles Parish differ from Jefferson and Orleans; confirm current requirements with the St. Charles Parish Permit Office before scheduling.

Which Parish Authority Issues Permits for Concrete Work?

Permit authority follows parish lines, and requirements differ between every parish in the service area. Jefferson Parish concrete work is permitted through the Jefferson Parish Department of Inspection and Code Enforcement. Orleans Parish work goes through the New Orleans Department of Safety and Permits. St. Bernard Parish uses its own Building and Zoning Department. St. Tammany Parish work is handled through the St. Tammany Parish Department of Development Services. St. Charles Parish adds levee district coordination for sites near the levee system. Belle Chasse in Plaquemines Parish is subject to Plaquemines Parish permit review. Specific setback distances, fee schedules and thresholds are not reproduced here because each parish updates these figures independently. Confirm current requirements directly with the relevant parish office before work begins.

What Falls Outside the Service Area?

Sites outside the 17 cities listed above are not served. Work is not accepted in Baton Rouge, Houma, Thibodaux or other areas beyond the Greater New Orleans metro. Stamped decorative concrete, concrete leveling and lifting, concrete removal, foundations, industrial flooring and drainage flatwork are all available within the service area. Structural concrete framing, block or brick masonry, and asphalt paving are not services offered at any location.

Common questions

What cities does New Orleans Concrete Contractors serve?: New Orleans Concrete Contractors serves 17 cities across 5 parishes: Metairie, Kenner, Harahan, River Ridge, Gretna, Harvey, Marrero, Westwego, Terrytown in Jefferson Parish; Chalmette and Arabi in St. Bernard Parish; Slidell, Mandeville and Covington in St. Tammany Parish; Destrehan and Luling in St. Charles Parish; and Belle Chasse in Plaquemines Parish.
Why do slabs settle so much on the south shore?: South shore slabs settle because the subgrade is soft alluvial clay and organic silt with a water table 2 to 5 feet below grade. Organic silt compresses under load over time. Correcting for this requires a minimum 4-inch compacted limestone base, a 6-mil poly vapor barrier and control joints cut every 8 to 10 feet to manage movement without cracking the field.
Does the company serve the north shore, including Slidell and Covington?: Yes, Slidell, Mandeville and Covington in St. Tammany Parish are all within the service area. North shore subgrade is sandy pine flat that drains faster than south shore clay, so the primary risk there is edge erosion rather than settlement. Base preparation on the north shore prioritizes lateral drainage and a 6-inch compacted base minimum.
Do I need a permit for a concrete driveway in Jefferson Parish?: Permit requirements for concrete driveways in Jefferson Parish are issued by the Jefferson Parish Department of Inspection and Code Enforcement. Thresholds, fees and setback distances are not reproduced here because Jefferson Parish updates these figures independently. Confirm current requirements with the Jefferson Parish Department of Inspection and Code Enforcement before work begins.
How far does New Orleans Concrete Contractors travel for a job?: Work is accepted anywhere within the 17-city service area spanning Orleans, Jefferson, St. Bernard, St. Tammany, St. Charles and Plaquemines parishes. Sites outside this boundary, including Baton Rouge, Houma and Thibodaux, are not served. The estimate visit is free for any qualifying site within the service area.
What concrete services are available across the service area?: Services available across all 17 cities include concrete driveways, patios, stamped and decorative concrete, slabs, repair, sidewalks, steps and stoops, resurfacing, leveling and lifting, removal and demolition, pool decks, retaining walls, garage floors, commercial concrete, parking lots, ADA sidewalks and curbs, foundations and slab-on-grade, industrial flooring, and drainage and detention flatwork.

Last updated August 5, 2026

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