Rolling high ground at 128 feet, just north of Zachary
Concrete Contractors in Slaughter, LA
Long driveways, shop and barn slabs, patios and walks on the larger country lots of southern East Feliciana Parish.
- Free measuring visit at your property
- Written quote with each line priced
- Grade and drainage planned before forms go in
Concrete Work in Slaughter
Slaughter is country living just over the parish line from Zachary, and concrete contractors in Slaughter are mostly asked for long driveways and slabs for shops and barns. The town sits along the southern edge of East Feliciana Parish, about 20 miles north of Baton Rouge, and covers about 5.47 square miles with 1,035 residents at the 2020 census. That works out to fewer than 200 people per square mile. We pour driveways, shop and barn slabs, patios, decorative concrete, walks and steps, and we repair concrete that has failed.
Railroad roots
Slaughter incorporated in 1889 and was designated a town in 2002. Before that, the community went by Belzara, after its post office, and then Burnsville, after the surveyor who cut the railroad right-of-way. The name it kept came from an Illinois Central Railroad depot built for the farm of the Slaughter family. The Gloster Southern Railroad served the town from 1987 to 2008. Michael Ondaatje took the title of his novel Coming Through Slaughter from the town.
Higher, rolling ground
At about 128 feet, Slaughter sits higher than any other town on this list and well above Baton Rouge. The land rolls more, which changes the concrete job. Water moves faster across a slope, so a driveway that runs downhill can carry runoff like a channel and erode the soil at its edges. On these sites we:
- Shape the drive so water sheds to the sides instead of running its length
- Protect slab edges with compacted shoulders
- Add a broom finish with enough texture for traction on a slope
- Set culverts at the road where the drive crosses a ditch
Shop and barn slabs
Big lots mean shops, barns and equipment sheds. A slab for a building that holds a tractor, a lift or a workshop needs more than a patio does. We size thickness and reinforcement to the load, thicken the edges where walls and posts bear, and place joints so cracks stay controlled. If the slab is for a building, we coordinate with whoever is putting up the structure and confirm with the town whether a permit is needed.
Clay on the hills
The higher ground around Slaughter has firmer soil than the river bottoms, but clay still swells when wet and shrinks in dry weather. On long drives that cross both high and low spots, the soil can behave differently along the run. We check for soft spots, compact the base consistently and place joints at regular spacing so any movement shows up as a straight, controlled line.
Neighbors in Zachary
Slaughter borders Zachary to the south, and many of our jobs on the north end of the Baton Rouge area are in one or the other. Zachary sets its own rules, including a 4-inch minimum for driveways and sidewalks; in Slaughter we confirm with the town whether your project needs a permit.
What we pour in Slaughter
- Driveways: long country drives, turnarounds and culvert crossings
- Shop and barn slabs: equipment buildings, workshops and carports
- Patios: backyard slabs and covered-patio pads
- Decorative concrete: stamped patios and walks
- Walks and steps: front walks and porch steps
- Repairs: eroded edges and cracked sections
Call (225) 239-2979 to set up a visit.
Slaughter Facts Worth Knowing
- High ground. Slaughter sits at about 128 feet in southern East Feliciana Parish, bordered by Zachary to the south.
- Low density. The town covers about 5.47 square miles and had 1,035 residents in 2020.
- Depot name. Incorporated in 1889, the town is named for an Illinois Central depot built for the Slaughter family farm.
- Earlier names. The community was called Belzara and then Burnsville before taking the Slaughter name.
Our Services in Slaughter, LA
Slaughter Questions
How do you keep water from running down my sloped driveway?
We shape the slab so water sheds to the sides, compact the shoulders to protect the edges, and add a broom finish for traction.
Can you pour a slab for a metal shop building?
Yes. We size the slab to the building and the equipment inside, thicken the edges where walls bear, and coordinate with the building supplier on anchor locations.
Do you also work in Zachary and Central?
Yes. We work across the north end of the Baton Rouge area, including Zachary, Central and Baker.
Is the soil better for concrete on higher ground?
Generally firmer, but clay still moves with moisture. A consistent compacted base and good joint layout matter just as much on high ground.
Free Estimates in Slaughter, LA
Tell us about your Slaughter property and what you want poured, and we will schedule a free estimate.
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