Concrete contractor in Broussard, LA - driveways and patios on a well-built base
B&R Lafayette Concrete Construction is a concrete contractor based in Lafayette that builds driveways, patios, steps, garage floors and slabs for homes in Broussard, plus parking lots and walks for small businesses here.
Broussard homes and lots, as we see them on the job
Broussard sits in Lafayette Parish, a short drive from us in Lafayette, and our calls here come from two kinds of owners. Homeowners want a new driveway, a patio off the back door or front steps that sit level again, and small business owners need a lot or a walk that holds up to traffic every day. We do the same work in Scott and the other cities around Lafayette, so the problems we see here are familiar ones: a driveway that has settled at one corner, a garage floor chipping at the door, a yard where water heads toward the house.
What shapes a job here is usually what's already on the lot. An old slab to break out, a yard that drains the wrong way or a floor that has to meet an existing door decides how deep we dig and which way the new concrete falls.
Services in Broussard, LA
Concrete driveway building
Broussard driveways we see often crack or sink because the base under them was raked, not packed. We break out the old slab and build the base properly.
Concrete patio construction
Plenty of backyards here have only grass off the back door. Our concrete patio construction starts with where water runs, so the slab falls away from your house.
Garage floor concrete
Garage floors in older homes here are often cracked or chipping at the door. We break out the worn slab and pour one that meets the threshold.
Concrete steps construction
Front steps on older homes here that have pulled away from the house become a trip hazard. We form and pour new steps with even risers.
Concrete pool decks
Broussard families adding a pool need a deck that sheds splash water away from the house. We slope the slab and finish it so bare feet don't slip.
Concrete parking lot building
Small businesses in Broussard need lots that carry daily traffic without pooling water at the door. We grade the base and set the slope before we pour.
Permits, licenses and pricing on a Broussard job
Building permits in Broussard come from the city's Permitting/Licensing Department, which issues them for new construction and most home-improvement projects, so the permit question gets settled before a start date does. If your job needs one, that review can move the schedule, which is why I'd rather know after the first visit than the week of the pour. When you compare contractors here, it's fair to ask each one for a state contractor license where the size of the job calls for it, and for the city's occupational license to do business in Broussard. We're fully licensed and insured.
The price of a concrete job turns mostly on its size and on what happens underneath: how much old concrete we break out and haul off, how deep we dig and pack the base, whether the slab gets rebar, the steel bars that help hold it together, and whether you want a broom finish, the light brushed texture that keeps feet and tires from slipping, or something decorative. The schedule turns on the permit check, our crew's calendar and curing, the wait while fresh concrete gains strength before you use it. Your written estimate lists each of those items and says what's included and what isn't, the same way we write them for homeowners in Youngsville and Lafayette.
When Broussard properties need new concrete
Water that pools on a driveway or runs back against the foundation is a call we get from Broussard homeowners, and it usually traces back to a slab that was poured flat or sloped toward the house. When we replace it, I look at where water comes off the roof, the yard and the street before we set the forms, so the new slab falls away from your house and sends the water somewhere it can drain.
Owners adding a garage, a room or a pool often need concrete under or around it, and the city's permit list names garages, additions and swimming pools, so those slabs are part of permitted work. We pour slab foundations, footings and pool decks to fit the plan you already have.
Get a free written estimate for your Broussard concrete job
We reply to every call and message within one business day to set a time for me to come out to your Broussard property. The estimate is free, done on site and written out with what's included and what isn't, and there's no obligation to go ahead.
What happens after you call us about a Broussard job
Call or send the form
We set a time for me to come out and see your property. If you can, move cars or furniture off the area so I can walk the whole spot.
I look at the spot
I ask how you'll use the concrete and look at where water goes on your lot. Those answers decide how deep we dig and which way the slab falls.
You get a written estimate
It lists what's included and what isn't, so you can compare it line by line with any other bid. Please take your time with it.
We check the permit first
Before anything is scheduled, we check with the city's permit office for your address, and if a permit is needed we take care of the application and keep you informed. That office is open Monday through Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., so a question raised on a Friday waits for the next week.
Our crew pours and finishes
Our crew lead runs the work days with our finishers, from digging out and packing the base to the pour, the finish and the cleanup, and I come by to check the work and answer your questions. The slab then needs its curing time before you walk or drive on it, and we'll tell you when it's ready.
Concrete questions from Broussard homeowners
Do I need a permit to pour a concrete driveway or patio in Broussard?
You might, and the sure answer comes from the city for your address, because its permit list doesn't name driveways or patios. The city's building permit page covers new construction and most home-improvement projects, with examples like additions, decks, fences, garages and swimming pools, and the Permitting/Licensing Department takes questions at (337) 837-6681, ext. 5. We check before we schedule any work.
Does a contractor need a Louisiana license to pour concrete at my house?
For larger jobs, yes. Under the state licensing board's requirements, a residential project of $50,000 or more, or one with any structural work, has to be bid and built by a licensed Residential Building Contractor, and a home improvement job over $7,500 and up to $50,000 has to be bid or done by a home improvement registrant or a licensed contractor. Ask to see that license before you sign.
How do I find my flood zone in Broussard before building a slab?
Search your address on the FEMA flood maps the city links to, which show the flood zone designation for any property. Those maps are the basis for building requirements and flood insurance rates in Lafayette Parish, so it's worth knowing your zone before you plan a new slab foundation, an addition or a garage.
How do I schedule a city inspection for permitted work in Broussard?
Call Building Code Inspection Services at 337-886-6069 to schedule an inspection of permitted work. On jobs where we take care of the permit, we keep you informed about where it stands, so you know what's coming before the crew shows up.
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Broussard?
It comes down to your driveway's size and what has to happen under it, so your own figure comes from the written estimate after I've seen the spot. If the budget is tight, I'd keep the base and trim the finish, because a plain slab on a dug-out, packed base holds up, while a decorative one on a raked base settles with the dirt. The base is hidden on the first day, which is exactly why it's the first thing people are tempted to cut.
What causes a new concrete driveway to crack, and how do you prevent it?
Concrete shrinks as it cures, so some cracking is normal, and the aim is to make it crack where we chose instead of across the middle of your driveway. We cut control joints, shallow grooves that give the slab a planned place to crack, and we pour on a dug-out, packed base so it doesn't sink with the ground underneath. Most random cracks we see on older driveways come from a raked base or joints that were cut late or skipped.
Call us about your Broussard concrete job
We answer the phone until 11 PM on weekdays and 9 PM on weekends, so you can reach us at (337) 216-1997 after work or send us the form whenever it suits you, and thank you for considering us.