An east-bank river city that incorporated in 1994
Concrete Contractors in St. Gabriel, LA
Driveways, patios, walks and slabs across nearly 30 square miles of Iberville Parish, from Carville to the Bayou Manchac line.
- Free measuring visit at your property
- Written quote with each line priced
- Grade and drainage planned before forms go in
Concrete Work in St. Gabriel
St. Gabriel is a young city on old ground, and concrete contractors in St. Gabriel work across a big, spread-out area. The community incorporated as a town in 1994 and became a city in 2001. It covers about 29.88 square miles on the east bank of the Mississippi in Iberville Parish and counted 6,433 people in 2020, which leaves plenty of room for long driveways and large lots. We pour driveways, patios, decorative concrete, walks and steps and slabs, and we repair or replace concrete that has failed.
Acadian roots and a river border
The area is part of Acadiana, settled by Acadians after their expulsion from Nova Scotia in the mid-1700s. Land was granted between 1771 and 1773, and St. Gabriel Catholic Church is one of the oldest churches in Louisiana. Its steeple was destroyed by Hurricane Gustav in 2008. Bayou Manchac marks the boundary between St. Gabriel, Ascension Parish and East Baton Rouge Parish, and the city includes the Carville neighborhood. The local economy, once mostly farming, is now dominated by petrochemical plants.
Low ground and big water
St. Gabriel sits at about 16 feet, on the river's floodplain. In August 2016, the Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women in the city was closed and evacuated because of flood damage. That event is a reminder that water is the main concern for any slab here. On long rural driveways, we look for low spots where water crosses and decide whether the drive needs a culvert, a raised base or a swale beside it. On patios, we set a slope that carries water away from the house.
Long driveways and shop slabs
With nearly 30 square miles and fewer than 6,500 residents, many St. Gabriel homes sit on large parcels with long drives, detached shops and parking for trucks and trailers. Those jobs call for:
- A consistent compacted base along the whole run
- Thicker sections where heavy trucks turn or park
- Joints placed so cracks stay straight and controlled
- Culverts sized for the ditch where the drive meets the road
We confirm with the city whether your project needs a permit before we schedule.
Near the plants
Many St. Gabriel residents work at the petrochemical plants that now dominate the local economy, and shift schedules can make it hard to be home for a pour. We confirm the plan in advance and walk the site with you at the estimate, so much of the work can go ahead while you are at the plant.
Historic church and Acadian roots
Around the older parts of town, near St. Gabriel Catholic Church, plain finishes and simple walks suit the setting best. Newer homes on larger lots tend to want bigger patios and wide drives.
What we pour in St. Gabriel
- Driveways: long rural drives, turnarounds and replacements
- Patios: backyard slabs and covered-patio pads
- Decorative concrete: stamped walks and patios
- Walks and steps: front walks and steps to raised homes
- Slabs: shops, barns, RV and trailer pads
- Repairs: sunken panels and broken edges
Call (225) 239-2979 to set up a visit.
St. Gabriel Facts That Shape a Job
- Young city. St. Gabriel incorporated as a town in 1994 and was designated a city in 2001.
- Large area. The city covers about 29.88 square miles on the east bank and had 6,433 residents in 2020.
- Low elevation. St. Gabriel sits at about 16 feet on the Mississippi floodplain in Iberville Parish.
- 2016 flood. The Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women in the city was closed and evacuated after 2016 flood damage.
Our Services in St. Gabriel, LA
St. Gabriel Questions
Can you pour a long driveway on a rural St. Gabriel lot?
Yes. We compact a consistent base along the run, thicken sections where heavy vehicles turn, and plan the culvert where the drive meets the road.
How thick should a slab for a truck or trailer be?
Heavier loads need more thickness and reinforcement than a car driveway. We size the slab to the vehicles and equipment you plan to park on it.
Do I need a permit?
It depends on the project. We check with the city before we schedule, especially for slabs under buildings or work at the road.
Do I need to be home during the pour?
Not necessarily. Once we have walked the site together and agreed on the plan, most of the work can go ahead while you are at work. We will let you know when it is done.
Free Estimates in St. Gabriel, LA
Tell us about your St. Gabriel property and what you need poured, and we will schedule a free estimate.
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