Also known as Riverland, between Highway 30 and Highway 42
Concrete Contractors in Gardere, LA
Driveways, walks, patios, slabs and repairs for homes and rental properties in southern East Baton Rouge Parish.
- Free measuring visit at your property
- Written quote with each line priced
- Grade and drainage planned before forms go in
Concrete Work in Gardere
Gardere has grown steadily for three decades, and concrete contractors in Gardere work on a mix of single-family homes, duplexes and rental properties. The community, also known as Riverland, counted 7,209 people in 1990 and 13,203 in 2020, an increase of 24.8 percent in the last decade alone. At the 2000 census it had 3,601 housing units in just over 3 square miles, a dense pattern for the parish. We pour and replace driveways, walks, steps, patios, decorative concrete and slabs, and we repair concrete that has failed.
Low ground near the river
Gardere sits in southern East Baton Rouge Parish at about 23 feet, roughly half the elevation of downtown Baton Rouge. Louisiana Highway 30 forms its southwestern edge and Highway 42 runs through its northeast side; both lead about 8 miles northwest to central Baton Rouge, and Highway 30 continues 6 miles south to St. Gabriel. Lower ground means slower drainage and wetter soil under slabs, especially after the long summer storms this area gets.
Work on rental and multi-unit properties
Because Gardere has a lot of rental housing, many of our calls come from property owners and managers. Common jobs:
- Replacing broken walks to unit entries, where a trip edge is a liability
- Rebuilding steps and landings at doorways
- Replacing worn parking pads and driveway aprons
- Pouring pads for dumpsters, HVAC units or storage
We can stage work so tenants keep access, pouring one walk or one half of a drive at a time. Written estimates break out each item so owners can schedule repairs over time.
Base and drainage on wet soil
On low, wet ground, a slab is only as good as what is under it. We dig out soft soil, compact the base, and set the slope so water drains to the street or a ditch rather than pooling at a door. Where walks run between buildings, we look at roof runoff and gutters too. Gardere is unincorporated, so culvert permits go through the City-Parish Department of Development, whose form bars plastic pipe under driveways and requires driveway pipe at least 24 feet long.
Accessibility and safe entries
At many Gardere homes and rental units, a level, non-slip walk to the door matters more than any decorative finish. We pour walks with a gentle slope and a broom texture, keep the landing level with the threshold where possible, and avoid steps where a ramp-style walk will fit. For multi-unit buildings, we can replace a whole row of entries at once so they match.
Planning around parking
For duplexes and small apartment properties, a pour takes a few days before it can carry cars. We stage parking pad replacements in halves so tenants always have somewhere to park, and we mark off fresh concrete clearly.
What we do in Gardere
- Driveways and parking pads: replacements and new aprons
- Walks and steps: entry walks, landings and steps
- Patios: backyard slabs for homes and duplexes
- Decorative concrete: stamped walks and patios
- Slabs: equipment pads, sheds and storage
- Repairs: trip hazards, sunken panels and broken sections
Call (225) 239-2979 to set up a visit at your home or property.
Gardere Facts That Affect Concrete
- Growth. Population rose from 7,209 in 1990 to 13,203 in 2020, up 24.8 percent from 2010.
- Density. Gardere had 3,601 housing units in 2000 in about 3.3 square miles of land.
- Low elevation. The community sits at about 23 feet, between LA 30 on the southwest and LA 42 on the northeast.
- Parish culverts. Culvert permits go through the City-Parish Department of Development, which bars plastic pipe under driveways.
Our Services in Gardere, LA
Gardere Questions
Do you work for landlords and property managers in Gardere?
Yes. We replace walks, steps, landings and parking pads at rental properties and can stage the work so tenants keep access.
Can you replace one walk at a time?
Yes. Our written estimates break out each item so you can schedule the most urgent repairs first.
Why does water stand at my door after rain?
Usually the walk or landing has settled or was poured without enough slope. We replace it with a compacted base and a slope that carries water away.
How long before cars can park on new concrete?
Foot traffic is usually fine after a day or two, but cars should wait about a week, and heavier vehicles longer. We stage parking pad replacements so tenants keep a place to park.
Free Estimates in Gardere, LA
Tell us about your Gardere home or property, and we will schedule a free estimate.
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