Concrete Patios in Baton Rouge, LA
Backyard patios and slab extensions for Baton Rouge homes, in broom, stained, or stamped & stained finishes. 3,500 PSI with fiber in every pour.
- 3,500 PSI with fiber, every pour
- Same Day Proposals (for most projects)
- No price change mid job
- $2,500,000 General Liability & Workers Comp. Coverage
Concrete Patios done right in Baton Rouge.
Baton Rouge is a city of very different neighborhoods, from the old oaks and narrow drives of the Garden District to newer slab-on-grade homes off Highland and Jefferson. Parish Concrete Contractors pours driveways, patios, shop pads and concrete slabs across Baton Rouge and East Baton Rouge Parish, and we price every job in writing after we've walked it.
Baton Rouge backyards in established neighborhoods are often small, shaded and a little low, so a patio has to be pitched carefully so it doesn't hold water against the back of the house. We pour broom, stained or stamped patios sized to the yard you actually have.
- Commercial 3,500 PSI mix with fiber in every pour
- Excavation, forming and expansion joints included
- Same Day Proposals for most projects
- One firm price in writing
Dante helped us figure out the best size for our backyard patio. We had a few questions about drainage and he took the time to explain everything. The finished slab looks amazing.
Megan S. Google Verified · Baton Rouge, LALove our driveway extension!! Rodney kept us updated and the guys done a really good job. Would recommend Parish to anybody needing concrete.
Ashley T. Google Verified · Baton Rouge, LAPour it once, pour it right. One firm price in writing, usually the same day we walk it.
Book My Free WalkthroughPouring concrete in Baton Rouge.
Most of Baton Rouge sits on the old terrace clays above the river, and that clay swells when it's wet and shrinks during a dry August. It's why you see so many cracked, heaved driveways in older parts of town, and why we care about base prep and joint spacing as much as the mix. Older neighborhoods like Mid City, the Garden District and Southdowns were built with single-car drives, shallow setbacks and big live oaks whose roots lift slabs. Newer subdivisions off Highland, Jones Creek and O'Neal tend to have HOA rules on driveway widths and finishes, so we ask about those up front. Rain is the other constant: we see heavy afternoon storms most of the year, and a lot of the parish learned in 2016 how fast water moves. Every slab we form is graded so water runs away from the house and toward a ditch, drain or yard where it belongs, not toward your slab or your neighbor's.
Neighborhoods and roads we serve in Baton Rouge
Building permits in Baton Rouge go through the City-Parish Permits & Inspections office (brla.gov/permits), and work in the public right-of-way, like a new driveway apron or culvert, typically needs a separate right-of-way or culvert permit through the City-Parish. On state roads such as Airline, Florida or Plank, the driveway connection falls under LA DOTD.
We handle the permits, HOA approval and 811 locates for you.
Dante Harris
Owner · Parish Concrete Contractors
We do make mistakes. We just fix them and leave you with a top quality product.
On a job with this many moving parts, something will eventually go sideways. When it does, you call your project manager and it gets handled. If it is bigger than that, I come look at it myself.
“We aren’t perfect. We do make mistakes, but I promise we will fix anything and leave you satisfied when done.”
— Dante Harris, Owner
WHAT WE POUR
- Commercial 3,500 PSI mix, every job
- Fiber reinforcement mixed in at the plant
- Both already in your price
WHAT OTHER COMPANIES POUR
- 3,000 PSI concrete
- Fiber left out, or added as an upcharge
- You only find out if you ask
The Most Important Part of a Patio?
Concrete footings in your concrete pad.
This is what will support that future patio cover you may be considering. Our sister company Parish Outdoor Builders specializes in patio covers, so we pour all patio pads with the future in mind.
Concrete Patios, explained.
A concrete patio is where a lot of South Louisiana living happens, from a weekend crawfish boil to a quiet cup of coffee before work. We build patios that drain away from your house, stand up to our heat and rain, and finish the way you want them to look.
What every patio job includes
- A commercial 3,500 PSI mix with fiber, included automatically
- Excavation, framing, the pour and expansion joints where required
- Broom, stained, or stamped & stained finishes
- Tear-out and haul-off of existing concrete available as a separate line item
Planning a patio you'll actually use
The most common patio regret is building it too small. Before you settle on a size, set out the furniture you plan to use, add room to walk around the table and grill, and think about where the afternoon sun hits. Most patios connect to the back of the house, so door locations and the step down from the slab inside matter. If you're thinking about a cover, pergola, outdoor kitchen or fire pit down the road, tell us at the walkthrough. Planning for those now can save you from cutting into a new slab later. Your project manager will help you mark the layout on the ground so you can see the real size before anything is formed.
What's in the slab
A patio doesn't carry vehicles, but it still sits on the same clay that swells and shrinks with South Louisiana weather. We excavate to firm ground, form the shape, and pour a commercial 3,500 PSI mix with fiber included, the same mix we use on every job. Fiber spreads through the whole slab and helps control the small shrinkage cracks that form as concrete cures. Expansion joints go in where they're required, including where the patio meets your foundation, so the two can move independently. We don't add wire mesh by default. If you'd like rebar in your patio, ask your project manager and we'll quote it. Excavation, forming, the pour and expansion joints are all part of the written scope.
Broom, stained or stamped: choosing a finish
Broom finish is simple, durable and gives good grip when the patio is wet, which matters in a place where it rains as often as it does here. Stained concrete adds color and can make a patio feel more finished without changing the texture much. Stamped and stained concrete gives the look of stone, slate or brick and is the most decorative option. A few things to weigh: darker colors absorb more heat in summer sun, so lighter tones are easier on bare feet. Stamped surfaces are smoother than broom finish, so keep slope and shade in mind where moss and mildew like to grow. We'll bring samples to the walkthrough so you can see the options in your own light.
Drainage next to the house
A patio sits right against your foundation, so it has to send water away from the house every time it rains. That means a gentle, steady slope toward the yard or a drain, with the slab set low enough below your door thresholds that wind-driven rain doesn't run inside. Gutters and downspouts matter too: a downspout that empties onto a new patio can create a sheet of water or a slick spot, so we look at where they discharge. At the free walkthrough we shoot the grade and look at where water goes today before we plan the pour. Our pricing assumes a typical lot with limited grade changes. If your backyard has a big slope or a low spot that holds water, we'll point it out and price that work separately.
How to compare concrete bids
The cheapest bid is rarely the cheapest job. Put every bid side by side and check these six things.
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Mix strength (PSI)Ask what PSI the bid is based on and get it in writing. Many residential bids are 3,000 PSI; every Parish pour is 3,500.
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FiberIs fiber included, or is it an extra charge? We include it in every pour automatically.
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What's in the scopeCheck that excavation, forming, the pour, the finish and expansion joints are all listed, not assumed.
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Tear-out and haul-offIf old concrete has to come out, make sure removal is on the bid as its own line, not left off to make the total look lower.
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Reinforcement for your loadsIf trailers, RVs or heavy vehicles will use the slab, ask whether highway mesh or rebar is included and priced.
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Change ordersAsk what can change the price after you sign. With Parish, only a change in scope does.
Trusted concrete contractor in Baton Rouge.
3,500 PSI with fiber
Every pour is a commercial 3,500 PSI mix with fiber, included automatically. Most bids pour 3,000 and charge extra for fiber.
Same Day Proposals
For most projects, one total price in writing the same day we walk it.
The price is the price
No mid-job price changes unless the scope changes. If we under quoted the job, we eat it.
Fully covered
$2,500,000 General Liability & Workers Comp. Coverage.
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Baton Rouge patio questions.
Don’t see yours? Call or text (225) 399-7840 and ask a real person.
My driveway in an older Baton Rouge neighborhood is cracked from oak roots. Can you pour around the tree?
Sometimes, and sometimes the honest answer is the drive needs to move or narrow at that spot. On the free walkthrough we look at the root zone and the grade and give you options before we write the proposal.
Do I need a permit to replace my driveway in Baton Rouge?
It depends on the work, especially anything touching the street, the apron or a culvert. We'll tell you what we expect is required and you can confirm with City-Parish Permits & Inspections before we start.
Will my price change once you start digging?
No. Your proposal is one total price in writing, and it only changes if the scope changes.
How fast do I get a price?
For most projects, you get a Same Day Proposal after the free on-site walkthrough. It's one comprehensive scope of work with a total price in writing, so you're not left waiting a week for numbers.
Can you extend my existing patio?
In most cases, yes. We'll look at the condition and height of your current slab at the walkthrough and plan the new section to drain correctly alongside it. New concrete rarely matches the color of an old slab exactly, so a stained or stamped finish across both is worth talking through if a matching look matters to you.
Is rebar included in a patio?
Every patio is poured with a commercial 3,500 PSI mix with fiber included, and we don't use wire mesh by default. If you'd like rebar, ask your project manager and we'll quote it as part of your proposal.
Will a new patio cause water problems around my house?
It shouldn't if it's graded correctly, and that's a big part of what we check at the walkthrough. We shoot the grade, look at where water goes today and where your downspouts empty, and slope the slab away from your foundation.
Hear it from the people whose concrete we poured.
Dante helped us figure out the best size for our backyard patio. We had a few questions about drainage and he took the time to explain everything. The finished slab looks amazing.Patio · Posted on Google
Love our driveway extension!! Rodney kept us updated and the guys done a really good job. Would recommend Parish to anybody needing concrete.Driveway · Posted on Google
Needed extra parking beside the house so we called Parish for a driveway extension. Good price, solid work, no complaints.Driveway · Posted on Google
Got a 24x30 shop pad poured. Rodney handled everything and the crew knocked it out. Good people to work with.Shop pad · Posted on Google
We had Parish Concrete Contractors pour a new patio slab behind our house. Dante, the owner, came out personally to go over the layout. Everything turned out beautiful and the crew was very professional.Patio · Posted on Google
We love our new patio! crew showed up early and got right to work. Everything looks good and they cleaned up before leavingPatio · Posted on Google
Couldn't be happier with our new patio slab. Dante was super helpful with everything and the concrete came out beautiful!!Patio · Posted on Google
We wanted a bigger patio for entertaining and Parish delivered. Dante was easy to communicate with and the crew did an incredible job. Highly recommend!Patio · Posted on Google
Dante and the crew did a fantastic job on our patio extension. We finally have enough room for our outdoor table and grill. Couldn't be more pleased!Patio · Posted on Google
We had been wanting a patio for years. Dante explained the whole process and Rodney kept everything running smoothly. The finished concrete looks wonderful and we're already enjoying our backyard.Patio · Posted on Google
Dante helped us plan our new patio slab. He was knowledgeable, patient, and made several helpful suggestions. We are thrilled with the extra outdoor space.Patio · Posted on Google
Rodney kept us informed throughout our patio extension project. The team worked efficiently, respected our property, and delivered exactly what we wanted.Patio · Posted on Google
Tell us about your patio.
Free walkthrough, no obligation. For most projects your written proposal arrives the same day.
“Concrete is the one thing in your yard you cannot redo cheaply, so we pour it right the first time.”
— Dante Harris, Owner