Once called Cottonville, renamed in 1888
Concrete Contractors in Baker, LA
Replacement driveways, patios, walks, steps and slabs for a city whose biggest building wave came in the 1970s.
- Free measuring visit at your property
- Written quote with each line priced
- Grade and drainage planned before forms go in
Concrete Replacement and Repair in Baker
Most calls we get for concrete contractors in Baker are about replacing concrete that has already served a long life. Baker's population jumped from 8,281 in 1970 to 12,865 in 1980, a 55 percent rise in one decade, and then leveled off, reaching 12,455 at the 2020 census. A lot of driveways, carports and front walks in town date from that growth spurt. We replace and repair them, and we also pour new patios, stamped concrete, walks, steps and slabs.
A compact city just north of the capital
Baker covers about 8.4 square miles, all land, and sits 11 miles north of downtown Baton Rouge, with Zachary to the north. It was originally known as Cottonville and was renamed in 1888 for Josephus Smith Baker. The 2019 count put the city at 5,276 housing units. That is a dense, settled place, and most of our work here is on existing homes rather than new construction.
What 45-year-old concrete looks like
Driveways from the 1970s have been through more than four decades of Baton Rouge-area rain, which averages around 62 inches a year. By now many show the same problems:
- Wide cracks with grass growing through, where the base has washed out
- A panel by the garage or carport that has dropped an inch or more
- Front steps that have separated from the porch slab
- Walks lifted by tree roots along the street side
When the base is gone, patching the surface does not last. We break out the failed sections, rebuild and compact the base, and pour new concrete with joints placed to control cracking. If only one or two panels have failed and the rest are sound, we can replace just those and match the finish as closely as concrete allows.
Drainage on older lots
Older Baker lots often drain to roadside ditches, and a driveway that crosses one needs a culvert sized and installed to parish standards. East Baton Rouge Parish culvert rules bar plastic pipe under driveways and require driveway pipe at least 24 feet long, and we confirm with the city whether its own office handles the permit for your address. We also look at where your downspouts empty, since roof water dumped next to a slab is the most common reason a carport panel sinks.
One project at a time
Many Baker homeowners prefer to spread work out: the front walk this year, the driveway next. We write each piece as its own line on the estimate so you can choose the order, and we lay out joints and grades so a later pour ties in cleanly with the first.
Baker work we handle
- Driveway replacement: full tear-outs, carport slabs and new aprons
- Patios: new backyard slabs and replacements for tipped patios
- Stamped concrete: patterned patios and front walks
- Walks and steps: front walks, stoops and porch steps
- Slabs: shed pads and detached garage floors
- Repair: sunken panels, root heave and broken sections
After Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, Baker hosted Renaissance Village, a temporary site that housed more than 3,000 evacuees, and the city has a long habit of making room for neighbors. Call (225) 239-2979 and we will come take a look.
Baker Facts That Matter for Concrete
- 1970s growth. Population rose from 8,281 in 1970 to 12,865 in 1980, the city's biggest growth decade, and was 12,455 in 2020.
- Housing stock. Baker had 5,276 housing units in 2019 across about 8.4 square miles.
- Name change. Originally known as Cottonville, the town was renamed in 1888 for Josephus Smith Baker.
- Location. Baker lies 11 miles north of downtown Baton Rouge, with Zachary bordering it to the north.
Our Services in Baker, LA
Baker Questions
Can you replace only part of my Baker driveway?
Yes, if the remaining panels are level and the base under them is sound. We cut out the failed sections cleanly, rebuild the base and pour new concrete. If most of the slab has failed, a full replacement is usually the better use of money.
Why did the panel by my carport sink?
Usually because roof water from a downspout has washed out the soil under the slab edge. We rebuild the base, pour a new panel and suggest moving or extending the downspout.
Do I need a culvert for a wider driveway?
If the widened part crosses a roadside ditch, yes. Parish rules require driveway pipe at least 24 feet long and do not allow plastic pipe under driveways. We confirm the permit route for your address.
Can I do my walk now and my driveway later?
Yes. We price each part separately and plan the first pour so the second one ties in cleanly when you are ready.
Free Estimates in Baker, LA
Tell us your Baker street and what needs replacing, and we will schedule a free on-site estimate.
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