Settled by 1775 where Bayou Plaquemine meets the Mississippi
Concrete Contractors in Plaquemine, LA
Driveways, patios, walks and steps for the Iberville Parish seat, from Main Street blocks to newer homes on the edge of town.
- Free measuring visit at your property
- Written quote with each line priced
- Grade and drainage planned before forms go in
Concrete Work in the Iberville Parish Seat
Plaquemine is one of the oldest towns in the region, and concrete contractors in Plaquemine see everything from century-old front walks to new driveways. The town was settled by 1775 at the junction of Bayou Plaquemine and the Mississippi River and incorporated in 1838. Its name comes from the French word for persimmon. Plaquemine is the parish seat of Iberville Parish, sits at about 20 feet and counted 6,269 residents in 2020. We pour driveways, patios, decorative concrete, walks and steps and slabs, and we repair or replace concrete that has failed.
The lock and the levee
The Plaquemine Lock was built between 1895 and 1909 and connected the bayou to the river until it was shut down in 1961, replaced by the Port Allen Lock. Wikipedia notes that its design served as a prototype for the Panama Canal locks, and it was placed on the National Register in 1972. In 1974, the Army Corps of Engineers supervised construction of the levee at the mouth of Bayou Plaquemine. Living behind a levee on river soil means water and settlement shape most concrete work here.
A Main Street town with older housing
Plaquemine has been a Louisiana Main Street City since 1993, and ten local properties are on the National Register. Its population peaked at 7,689 in 1960. Many of the homes we work on date from the first half of the 20th century or the postwar years, with walks, steps and driveways that have been patched over many decades. On these older lots we often:
- Replace front steps that have settled away from a raised porch
- Rebuild walks that dip and hold water after rain
- Widen narrow drives for a second car
- Pour new patios behind homes that never had one
Near the historic core, we keep finishes plain and joints even so new concrete sits well beside older buildings.
Building on river soil
The ground here is fine river sediment that holds water and compresses under load. A driveway poured straight onto that soil without a proper base will settle and crack. We remove soft material, build a compacted base, add reinforcement where the slab carries weight and set a slope toward the street or a drain. We confirm with the city whether your project needs a permit before we pour.
Working near Bayou Plaquemine
Properties close to the bayou and the river have the softest ground in town. On those lots we sometimes recommend extra base depth or reinforcement, and we are careful about where heavy trucks can travel during a pour so they do not rut a soft yard. Where a concrete truck cannot reach, we pump the concrete or use smaller loads.
Keeping new work in character
On older streets near downtown, a bright new stamped driveway can look out of place beside a century-old house. We often suggest a plain broom finish for front walks and drives, with any decorative finish saved for the back patio.
What we pour in Plaquemine
- Driveways: replacements, widening and new aprons
- Patios: new backyard slabs and covered-patio pads
- Decorative concrete: stamped patios and walks
- Walks and steps: front walks, stoops and porch steps on older homes
- Slabs: shed pads and detached garage floors
- Repairs: sunken sections, broken walks and failed steps
Call (225) 239-2979 to set up a visit.
Plaquemine Facts That Shape a Job
- Old river town. Plaquemine was settled by 1775 at Bayou Plaquemine and the Mississippi and incorporated in 1838.
- Historic lock. The Plaquemine Lock was built from 1895 to 1909, closed in 1961 and listed on the National Register in 1972.
- Main Street city. Plaquemine has been a Louisiana Main Street City since 1993 and has ten National Register properties.
- Population peak. Population peaked at 7,689 in 1960 and was 6,269 at the 2020 census.
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Plaquemine Questions
Can you match new steps to an older Plaquemine home?
We size the treads and risers to the porch, keep the finish simple and set the steps on a proper footing so they do not pull away from the house again.
Why does my walk hold water after it rains?
Usually a section has settled into the soft soil underneath. Replacing it with a compacted base and the right slope solves the puddle.
Do I need a permit for a new driveway?
It depends on the work. We check with the city before we schedule, especially if the driveway reaches the street, a ditch or a public walk.
Can a concrete truck get onto my soft yard?
Not always. On soft ground near the bayou we plan access carefully, use a pump or smaller loads where needed, and protect the yard so the truck does not leave ruts.
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