Broussard is growing fast along the Highway 90 corridor, and new brick and stucco Acadian two-stories with attached garages and wide driveways are going up on flat prairie ground that's never been easy to build on. We're Lafayette Concrete, and we know exactly what happens to concrete slabs and driveways in 70518 when the wet clay underneath shifts with the seasons.
Homeowners in Broussard call us because we understand the terrain here. Your driveway, patio, or garage floor sits on silty loam over dense, poorly drained clay that swells in wet winters and shrinks in summer heat, and that movement cracks concrete fast. We've repaired hundreds of slabs in Broussard and the Lafayette area, and we know how to build them right the first time so they stay flat and solid for years.
Concrete in Broussard (70518)
Broussard's new subdivisions sit on the flat coastal prairie along the Vermilion River drainage, where the ground is soft, wet, and prone to settling. Almost every home is slab-on-grade, which means your driveway, garage floor, and foundation sit directly on clay that moves. Summer droughts shrink the soil and create voids; winter rains and heavy thunderstorms soak the ground and cause heave and settlement at the joints. Add 60 inches of annual rainfall, hurricane-season downpours, and the occasional flash flood like August 2016, and you've got a concrete challenge that requires proper site prep, good drainage, and the right mix design.
Our team has been serving Broussard, Lafayette, and the surrounding areas for years. We've poured driveways and slabs on tight lots with limited access, coordinated with HOA requirements, pulled permits through the city, and repaired concrete that's cracked, spalled, or settled unevenly. We know the local soil conditions, the wet season timing, and the best practices to keep your concrete stable and looking good in this climate.
Our services in Broussard
- Concrete Driveways in Broussard · New concrete driveway installation and full driveway replacement built to last…
- Concrete Patios in Broussard · Custom concrete patios that expand your outdoor living space and add lasting…
- Stamped & Decorative Concrete in Broussard · Stamped, stained, and exposed aggregate finishes that replicate stone, brick…
- Concrete Repair & Resurfacing in Broussard · Repair of cracked, spalling, or worn concrete and full resurfacing to restore…
- Concrete Leveling & Slab Lifting in Broussard · Lifting and leveling of sunken or uneven concrete driveways, patios…
- Concrete Slabs & Foundations in Broussard · Poured concrete slabs and footings for garages, sheds, room additions…
- Sidewalks, Walkways & Steps in Broussard · New and replacement sidewalks, walkways, and steps…
- Concrete Pool Decks in Broussard · Slip-resistant pool decks in broom, textured…
- Concrete Sealing in Broussard · Professional sealing that protects concrete from stains, moisture…
- Concrete Removal & Replacement in Broussard · Full tear-out and haul-away of old, cracked…
- Garage Floors in Broussard · Poured and finished concrete garage floor slabs for new builds, replacements…
- Polished Concrete in Broussard · Mechanically ground and polished concrete floors with a smooth…
How a Job Works in Broussard
We start with a free on-site assessment. We come out to your property, look at the ground, the drainage, the access, and the condition of any existing concrete. We measure the area, ask about your timeline and budget, and explain what needs to happen to do the job right. We pull permits if needed, coordinate with your HOA if you're in a subdivision, and give you a clear estimate and schedule.
Then we do the work. For a new driveway or slab, we excavate, compact the base properly so it doesn't settle later, install good drainage, and pour a concrete mix suited to our wet clay soil. For repairs, we grind, patch, level, or reseal depending on what's needed. We work clean, respect your property and your neighbors, and keep the site organized. Broussard lots are often narrow with side driveways and tight garage access, so we're careful about traffic patterns and parking.
When we're done, we clean up completely. We sweep, haul away debris, pressure-wash if needed, and walk through with you so you see exactly what we've built. Your concrete is ready to use, and we stand behind our work.
Pricing for concrete work in Broussard depends on the size of the area, the condition of the ground, access, and what you're asking for. A new driveway typically runs from 6 dollars per square foot; a patio or sidewalk is similar. Stamped or decorative concrete starts at 10 dollars per square foot. Repairs and resurfacing are cheaper, from 3 dollars per square foot for basic patching up to 7 dollars per square foot for removal and replacement. Concrete leveling and slab lifting run from 4 dollars per square foot, and sealing costs about 75 cents per square foot and extends the life of your concrete by years. A typical Broussard driveway of 400 to 600 square feet might run anywhere from 2,400 to 3,600 dollars for a new pour, depending on grade and access. The best way to know your cost is to call us at (337) 273-0928 for a free estimate. We'll look at your site, answer your questions, and give you a real number.
