A city of 62 square miles between the Comite and Amite rivers
Concrete Contractors in Central, LA
Long driveways, shop and shed slabs, patios and repair work on the larger lots of East Baton Rouge Parish's northeast corner.
- Free measuring visit at your property
- Written quote with each line priced
- Grade and drainage planned before forms go in
Concrete for Central's Bigger Lots
People searching for concrete contractors in Central usually have more ground to cover than a typical city lot. Central incorporated after a vote on April 23, 2005, with about 25,000 residents, and it counted 29,565 people at the 2020 census spread over about 62.5 square miles. That works out to roughly 470 people per square mile, a fraction of Baton Rouge's density, so long driveways, detached shops and big backyard slabs are common requests. We pour driveways, patios, decorative concrete, walks and steps, shop and shed slabs, and we repair or replace worn concrete.
Two rivers frame the city
The Comite River forms Central's western border and the Amite River its border with Livingston Parish, and the two meet at the city's southern edge. In August 2016 both rivers reached record levels, and WAFB reported significant flooding in Central. Many homes were gutted and rebuilt, and a lot of driveways and patios were damaged by standing water or by heavy equipment during cleanup.
River-bottom soil and slow drainage mean we pay close attention to the base. On a long driveway, a soft spot halfway up the run will crack the slab within a few years. We probe for soft ground, remove it, compact a proper base and set the grade so runoff goes to the ditch, not toward the house or the garage.
A springs resort that became a city
Greenwell Springs, now inside Central, grew up around a rural resort built in the 1850s on 10 medicinal springs. The resort was mostly torn down after the Civil War, a new hotel burned in 1920, and the state later used the property as a hospital. Today the area is mostly homes on large parcels, which is where we see requests for extra-wide parking pads, RV slabs and walks out to a detached shop.
Planning a slab for a shop or barn
Shop slabs are a different job from a patio. They carry vehicles, lifts and equipment, so thickness, reinforcement and edge detail matter more. We size the slab to what will sit on it, thicken the edges where walls or posts land, and place joints so cracks fall where they do no harm. Before we schedule, we check with the city on whether your project needs a permit, and if the slab is for a building we coordinate with whoever is putting up the structure.
Rebuilt homes, original driveways
A lot of Central homes were gutted and rebuilt after 2016, but the driveway out front is often the one that was poured with the house. When a renovated home sits behind a cracked, stained drive, replacing it is usually the next project. We can match the new drive to a raised slab or new garage height, and lay it out so it works with any new culvert.
What we pour in Central
- Driveways: long rural drives, turnarounds, culvert crossings and replacements
- Patios: backyard slabs and covered-patio pads
- Decorative concrete: stamped patios and pool-area walks
- Walks and steps: front walks and steps to raised slab homes
- Shop and shed slabs: detached garages, barns, RV pads and equipment slabs
- Repairs: flood-damaged sections, settled panels and broken aprons
Central runs its own school system, which began operating on July 1, 2007, and families tend to stay put, so most of our work here is on homes people plan to keep for decades. Call (225) 239-2979 to set up a time.
Central Facts That Affect Concrete
- Incorporated 2005. Central voted to incorporate on April 23, 2005, with about 25,000 residents, and had 29,565 people in 2020.
- Large footprint. The city covers about 62.5 square miles, nearly all land, so lots and driveways tend to be large.
- River borders. The Comite River forms the western border and the Amite River the eastern border, meeting at the south edge.
- Springs history. Greenwell Springs grew around an 1850s resort built on 10 medicinal springs and is now part of Central.
Our Services in Central, LA
Central Questions
Can you pour a long driveway on a rural Central lot?
Yes. Long drives need a consistent compacted base and careful grading so water reaches the ditch. We walk the full run first and look for soft spots before we form anything.
Was my driveway damaged in the 2016 flood?
Standing water can soften the base under a slab, and heavy trucks during cleanup cracked many driveways. If panels have dropped or cracks have widened since, we can check whether the base needs to be rebuilt.
How thick should a shop slab be?
It depends on what will sit on it. A slab for a car lift or heavy equipment needs more thickness and reinforcement than a shed pad. We size it at the estimate based on your plans.
Can you match a new driveway to a house that was raised after the flood?
Yes. When a home or garage floor has been raised, the old driveway often meets it at an awkward step. We regrade the approach and pour a new drive that meets the garage at the right height with a slope that still drains.
Free Estimates in Central, LA
Tell us about your lot and the slab, drive or patio you have in mind, and we will schedule a free estimate in Central.
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