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Serving Lafayette, LA and surrounding areas. (337) 483-1560
Lafayette Concrete Company is a licensed concrete contractor serving homeowners throughout Broussard, LA. We build concrete patios, driveways, slab foundations, and more - with permitted work, written estimates, and crews who know how south Louisiana clay soil behaves. We have served the Broussard area since 2022.
Broussard homeowners can realistically use outdoor space for nine or ten months of the year, and a concrete patio is one of the most practical ways to take advantage of that. The key in this area is drainage - a slab that doesn't push water away from the house sends it toward the foundation instead. We build concrete patios with the correct slope for south Louisiana's rainfall patterns and base preparation for the local clay soil.
Most of Broussard's housing was built in the 1990s, 2000s, and 2010s. Driveways from that era are now reaching the age where the original concrete is showing cracks and surface deterioration. The clay soil here accelerates that process, and patching rarely lasts more than a season or two. A replacement driveway built with proper base preparation will hold up significantly longer than the original.
Like the rest of south Louisiana, homes in Broussard are almost universally built on slab-on-grade foundations because the high water table makes below-grade construction impractical. New construction and additions in Broussard require a foundation pour that accounts for the area's clay-heavy soil and moisture conditions - two factors that require specific prep steps before a yard of concrete goes in.
Broussard's newer subdivisions have a high concentration of owner-occupants who invest in their properties. Stamped concrete is a popular choice for patios, pool decks, and front entry areas in these neighborhoods because it gives the appearance of stone or brick without the maintenance demands of individual units that can shift or separate over time in Louisiana's wet climate.
Many of Broussard's subdivision streets include sidewalks, and as the city grows, new construction frequently requires matching or extending the existing sidewalk network. We build sidewalks to current Lafayette Parish standards, with the joint spacing and base preparation that keeps them from heaving or cracking as the underlying soil cycles through wet and dry seasons.
Entry steps in south Louisiana take a beating from the humidity and frequent rain, and older poured or precast steps in Broussard often show cracking or surface flaking within 15 to 20 years. Replacing them with properly reinforced concrete steps tied into the existing foundation eliminates the tripping hazard and gives the front of the home a clean, updated look.
Broussard's rapid growth over the past two decades means a large portion of the city's homes are now 15 to 30 years old. That's the window when concrete driveways, patios, and flatwork start showing the effects of the local clay soil. The same expansive soil that runs under Lafayette covers Broussard as well - it swells when wet and shrinks when dry, and that constant movement is what causes concrete to crack and shift in ways that homeowners here see more often than in other parts of the country.
The rainfall adds to the pressure. Broussard receives around 60 inches of rain per year, and the flat, low-lying terrain common in south Louisiana means water does not drain away quickly. A driveway or patio that was poured without adequate slope will pond water against the house, and that standing water works its way under the slab and accelerates the soil movement underneath. Getting the drainage right at the time of the pour is the only reliable way to address it.
The LSU AgCenter soil research on south Louisiana's expansive clay soils confirms that proper subgrade preparation is the most critical factor in how long any concrete surface lasts in this region. A contractor who skips or shortens the base preparation step is the primary reason Broussard homeowners find themselves replacing concrete that should have lasted decades.
Lafayette Concrete Company operates out of Lafayette and has been serving homeowners in Broussard since 2022. We work on properties throughout the city - from the established neighborhoods near Highway 90 and the old town center to the newer subdivisions that have gone in along Ambassador Caffery and south toward Youngsville. We pull permits through Lafayette Parish when they are required, and we know the timeline that involves from experience.
Most of the jobs we see in Broussard fall into two categories: homeowners in newer subdivisions whose original driveways and patios are hitting the 15-to-20-year mark, and homeowners adding outdoor living space to take advantage of the climate. Both require the same soil preparation approach - good base compaction, adequate drainage slope, and joint placement that accounts for how clay-heavy soil moves here. We bring that same process to every job regardless of size.
Broussard is one of several growing communities we serve in this corridor. We also work regularly in Youngsville to the southwest and throughout Lafayette to the north, so your job will not be an unfamiliar territory for the crew we send.
Call (337) 483-1560 or submit your information through our estimate form. We respond within one business day to every inquiry. You will not be asked for any payment or commitment before we have looked at your property.
We visit your Broussard property to assess the soil, drainage, and access before giving you any number. Broussard's clay soil and drainage conditions vary block-by-block, so we look at your specific site rather than using a formula estimate. You receive a written quote that breaks down the full scope.
When your project requires a permit under Lafayette Parish building requirements, we submit the application and confirm your start date once it is approved. We keep you updated if the processing time runs longer than expected, so you are never waiting without knowing where things stand.
The crew handles ground preparation, forming, and the pour on the agreed schedule. Before we leave, we walk you through the finished work and give you clear instructions on when the surface is ready to use and how to care for it in Broussard's climate.
Lafayette Concrete Company serves homeowners throughout Broussard and the surrounding communities. We respond within one business day and provide written estimates at no charge.
(337) 483-1560Broussard is one of the fastest-growing cities in Louisiana. Its population has more than doubled since 2000, going from around 6,000 residents to over 13,000 by the early 2020s. The city sits just south of Lafayette and functions as a suburban community within the Acadiana region, with most residents commuting to Lafayette or working in the oil and gas industry that anchors the local economy. The city is named after the Broussard family, one of the original Acadian families who settled in south Louisiana.
The housing stock in Broussard is predominantly newer construction. Most homes were built in the 1990s, 2000s, and 2010s, and the city's growth has been driven almost entirely by single-family subdivision development. Neighborhoods like Copper Mill and Camellia Place are typical of the area - detached homes on modest lots, mostly brick veneer or stucco exteriors, and concrete slab foundations throughout. The high owner-occupancy rate reflects Broussard's character as a place where people buy homes and stay.
Broussard sits at the junction of several growing communities. Youngsville is just to the southwest and has seen comparable residential growth. To the north, Lafayette is the regional center for shopping, healthcare, and employment. We serve homeowners throughout this corridor.
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Contact Lafayette Concrete Company today for a written quote on your Broussard project. Cracked or settling concrete only gets harder to address the longer it sits.