On the Comite River, between Baker and Central
Concrete Contractors in Brownfields, LA
Driveway replacement, patios, walks and slabs for a steady, settled community 10 miles northeast of downtown Baton Rouge.
- Free measuring visit at your property
- Written quote with each line priced
- Grade and drainage planned before forms go in
Concrete Work in Brownfields
Brownfields has barely changed in size in 30 years, which shapes the work concrete contractors in Brownfields are asked to do. The census-designated place counted 5,229 people in 1990, 5,222 in 2000, 5,401 in 2010 and 5,145 in 2020. In 2000 it had 2,024 housing units. With almost no new building, most of our work here is replacing and repairing concrete that has worn out, along with new patios, decorative concrete, walks, steps and slabs.
Bordered by a river
Brownfields sits north of the center of East Baton Rouge Parish, about 10 miles northeast of downtown Baton Rouge. Baker borders it to the north, Baton Rouge to the southwest, and the Comite River forms its border with Central to the east. The Comite flows south into the Amite, and both rivers reached record levels in August 2016. Homes nearest the river are the ones where we most often see concrete undermined by water.
What river-adjacent concrete needs
Brownfields sits at about 62 feet, and lots that slope toward the Comite carry runoff across driveways and walks on its way down. Over time that water finds the slab edges and carries soil out from underneath. Typical results:
- Driveway edges that crack and break off
- Panels that drop where water runs under them
- Walks that tilt toward the low side of the yard
- Patios with voids underneath that sound hollow
We rebuild the base, pour new sections and shape the grade so runoff goes around the slab instead of under it. Sometimes a simple curb or a swale beside the drive does more good than anything else.
Unincorporated parish permits
Brownfields is unincorporated, so permits for driveway culverts go through the City-Parish Department of Development. Its culvert form bars PVC or HDPE pipe under driveways, sets a 24-foot minimum for driveway pipe and requires inspection before the culvert is backfilled. If a driveway replacement involves the ditch, we plan the culvert first.
Replacing a carport or garage slab
Many Brownfields homes have carports or garages with original slabs. Replacing one means clearing the space, breaking out the old concrete carefully around posts or walls, and pouring a new slab with a slight slope toward the opening so water drains out. Where carport posts sit on the slab, we set new footings under them as part of the job.
Planning for the next big rain
After 2016, many homeowners here want to know how a new slab will handle another major storm. No slab can stop river flooding, but a good base and proper grade help concrete survive standing water without collapsing or cracking when the water drains away.
What we do in Brownfields
- Driveways: replacements, edge repairs and culvert crossings
- Patios: new slabs and replacements for sunken patios
- Decorative concrete: stamped walks and patios
- Walks and steps: front walks, stoops and porch steps
- Slabs: shed pads, carports and detached garage floors
- Repairs: undermined sections, sunken panels and broken edges
Before 2007, every Brownfields student attended East Baton Rouge Parish schools; when Central formed its own district that year, the community's school lines shifted too. Whatever side of that line you are on, call (225) 239-2979 to set up a visit.
Brownfields Facts Worth Knowing
- Steady population. The community counted 5,229 people in 1990 and 5,145 in 2020, with 2,024 housing units in 2000.
- Comite River. The Comite River forms the border with Central and flows south into the Amite River.
- Location. Brownfields lies about 10 miles northeast of downtown Baton Rouge, with Baker to the north.
- Parish permits. Culvert permits go through the City-Parish Department of Development, with a 24-foot minimum for driveway pipe.
Our Services in Brownfields, LA
Brownfields Questions
Why is the edge of my driveway breaking off?
Usually runoff has washed soil out from under the edge, leaving it unsupported. We rebuild the base, pour a new section and shape the grade so water goes around the slab.
Can a hollow-sounding patio be fixed?
A hollow sound usually means a void underneath. Depending on the size and condition, we either replace the affected sections on a new base or replace the patio.
Who handles permits in Brownfields?
Brownfields is unincorporated, so culvert and related permits go through the City-Parish Department of Development.
Can a new slab survive another flood?
Concrete itself handles water well. What fails is the base when water washes soil away. A compacted base, good drainage and reinforcement give a slab the best chance of coming through intact.
Free Estimates in Brownfields, LA
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