Opelousas sits on the flat Vermilion River prairie north of Lafayette, and the older neighborhoods around Landry Street, Grolee Street, and the historic downtown hold solid Craftsman bungalows, Creole cottages, and shotgun houses that rest on concrete slabs laid down decades ago. Those slabs are moving.
The silty loam and dense clay under Opelousas (70570) shrink and swell with every summer drought and winter wet spell, and the poor drainage near the coulees and bayous lets settlement happen fast. Cracked driveways, spalling walkways, and sunken slabs that trip you up are not rare here, they are routine. Lafayette Concrete knows Opelousas. We live here, we work here, and we fix concrete problems that only a flat, wet prairie town really understands.
Concrete in Opelousas (70570)
Every home in Opelousas sits on a slab, and every slab in Opelousas is fighting the ground beneath it. The prairie loam over dense, poorly drained clay means your driveway, patio, or walkway is not sitting on stable bedrock. It is sitting on soil that swells when it rains (and it rains about 60 inches a year here) and shrinks when the summer heat and humidity dry it out. Add the flash flooding that hit in 2016, the hurricane-season downpours, and the occasional freeze, and your concrete is under real stress. Cracks appear. Slabs settle at the joints. Edges spall and crumble. Mildew and algae stain the surface. The narrow side driveways and tight lot lines around the historic neighborhoods north of downtown also mean we often work in close quarters, with careful access and neighbor coordination.
We have been fixing these problems in Opelousas and the Lafayette area for years. We know which failures matter and which ones do not. We know when to repair, when to level, and when to replace. We know the local contractors, the permit timelines, and the city rules. We show up on time, we finish clean, and we stand behind the work.
Our services in Opelousas
- Concrete Driveways in Opelousas · New concrete driveway installation and full driveway replacement built to last…
- Concrete Patios in Opelousas · Custom concrete patios that expand your outdoor living space and add lasting…
- Stamped & Decorative Concrete in Opelousas · Stamped, stained, and exposed aggregate finishes that replicate stone, brick…
- Concrete Repair & Resurfacing in Opelousas · Repair of cracked, spalling, or worn concrete and full resurfacing to restore…
- Concrete Leveling & Slab Lifting in Opelousas · Lifting and leveling of sunken or uneven concrete driveways, patios…
- Concrete Slabs & Foundations in Opelousas · Poured concrete slabs and footings for garages, sheds, room additions…
- Sidewalks, Walkways & Steps in Opelousas · New and replacement sidewalks, walkways, and steps…
- Concrete Pool Decks in Opelousas · Slip-resistant pool decks in broom, textured…
- Concrete Sealing in Opelousas · Professional sealing that protects concrete from stains, moisture…
- Concrete Removal & Replacement in Opelousas · Full tear-out and haul-away of old, cracked…
- Garage Floors in Opelousas · Poured and finished concrete garage floor slabs for new builds, replacements…
- Polished Concrete in Opelousas · Mechanically ground and polished concrete floors with a smooth…
How a Job Works in Opelousas
You call us at (337) 273-0928 or reach out online. We schedule a free on-site assessment at your property in Opelousas. We walk the concrete, look at the grade, check the drainage, and ask you what you want. We take photos, measure, and give you a clear estimate on the spot or within 24 hours. No surprises, no pressure.
Once you say yes, we show up with the right crew and equipment. If it is a repair or resurfacing job, we grind, clean, and patch or resurface the damaged area. If it is concrete leveling, we inject material under the slab to raise it back. If it is removal and replacement, we demo the old slab, prep the base, pour new concrete, and finish it smooth or textured as you want. We work around your schedule and your neighbors. We keep noise and dust to a minimum, and we respect tight lot access and any HOA rules that apply.
When we are done, we sweep, haul away the debris, and walk the job with you. Your concrete is fixed, your property is clean, and you have our warranty in writing.
In Opelousas, a concrete driveway repair or resurfacing runs from $3 to $6 per square foot depending on the damage and the fix. A full driveway replacement is about $6 to $7 per square foot. A new patio or walkway is $6 to $8 per square foot. Concrete leveling (slab jacking) is $4 to $5 per square foot. Sealing to protect against mildew and staining is $0.75 to $1.50 per square foot. A 500-square-foot driveway repair might run $1,500 to $3,000. A 400-square-foot patio pour could be $2,400 to $3,200. The exact price depends on the size, the current condition, access, how fast you need it, and whether you want decorative finishes like stamping or a smooth polish. Call us at (337) 273-0928 for a free estimate. We will walk your property, answer your questions, and give you a number you can trust.
