Concrete Patios in Prairieville, LA
Backyard patios and slab extensions for Prairieville 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 Prairieville.
Prairieville is a short drive down I-10 from our Baton Rouge shop, and we pour driveways, patios, shop pads and concrete slabs across Prairieville and the rest of Ascension Parish, from the Airline Highway corridor to the newer subdivisions off Highway 73 and Highway 42.
With summer storms that dump inches in an hour, a Prairieville patio needs real fall away from the house, not just a flat pad behind the back door. If your home was raised after 2016, we plan the steps and landing so the patio still drains toward the yard instead of under the slab.
- 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
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.
Michael B. Google Verified · Prairieville, LACouldn't be happier with our new patio slab. Dante was super helpful with everything and the concrete came out beautiful!!
Lauren C. Google Verified · Prairieville, LAPour it once, pour it right. One firm price in writing, usually the same day we walk it.
Book My Free WalkthroughPouring concrete in Prairieville.
Most of Prairieville sits on heavy clay that holds water after a hard rain and moves as it wets and dries, so good subgrade prep matters more here than the concrete itself. The Amite River, Bayou Manchac and the low ground around Galvez all took water in the August 2016 flood, and a lot of homes in those areas were raised or rebuilt afterward. That means plenty of driveways now have to tie into a higher slab, and that grade change has to be planned so water runs to the ditch and not back toward the garage. Prairieville has grown fast. Newer subdivisions off Highway 73, Highway 42 and Highway 929 usually have HOA rules on driveway width, finish and parking pads, while older lots off Bluff Road and the back roads tend to be bigger, with open ditches and room for a shop. We set slopes and joints with all of that in mind and walk your site before we price it.
Neighborhoods and roads we serve in Prairieville
For unincorporated Prairieville, building permits run through Ascension Parish Government's permitting office under the Chief Building Official, and a new culvert or driveway connection onto a parish road may need parish review. Driveways tying into a state route like Highway 73, 42 or 929 may also need a Louisiana DOTD driveway permit.
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 Prairieville.
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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Prairieville patio questions.
Don’t see yours? Call or text (225) 399-7840 and ask a real person.
My house was raised after the 2016 flood. Can you pour a driveway up to a higher garage?
Yes. We look at the drop from the garage to the street, plan the slope so it's drivable, and make sure water still heads to the ditch. That all gets worked out on the free walkthrough before you get a price.
Do I need a permit for a new driveway in Prairieville?
It depends on the work and where it connects. A new culvert or a driveway onto a parish road or a state highway can need approval from Ascension Parish or Louisiana DOTD, and we'll tell you what to expect for your address during the walkthrough.
Our HOA has rules about driveways. Will you work within them?
Yes. Send us your covenants or approval form and we'll build the proposal around the width, finish and setbacks your HOA requires. Getting the architectural approval in hand before the pour saves everybody headaches.
How fast can I get a price?
For most projects we give you a Same Day Proposal after the walkthrough, with one total price in writing. That price doesn't change unless the scope does.
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.
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
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
Had a shop pad poured behind my house. They done a real good job and the finish looks clean. No issues at allShop pad · Posted on Google
We hired Parish Concrete Contractors to replace our driveway. Dante was involved throughout the process and made sure we were happy with the results. The new driveway has made a huge difference in our home's appearance.Driveway · 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
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 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
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
Love our new back patio!! Looks so much nicer now. Crew was friendly and did a really good job. Very happy with everythingPatio · 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