Loading...
Serving Kenner, LA and surrounding areas. (504) 618-1502
Advanced Kenner Concrete is a licensed concrete contractor serving Marrero, LA with retaining walls, driveways, slab foundations, patios, and sidewalks. We work the West Bank regularly, pulling permits through Jefferson Parish Inspection and Code Enforcement and building on the saturated, low-lying soil that makes drainage and base preparation the difference between concrete that lasts and concrete that cracks within a few years.
Marrero receives 60 to 65 inches of rain per year on flat, clay-heavy soil that drains slowly - and that combination puts constant water pressure against any wall that is not built with proper drainage behind it. Our concrete retaining walls are constructed with a gravel drainage layer and perforated pipe behind the wall so water moves through rather than pushing against the structure, giving you a wall that holds through storm season and does not lean or crack after the first wet year.
Marrero driveways from the postwar decades are showing their age - the soft soil underneath has shifted, and sections that were never compacted properly have cracked or sunk over time. A replacement driveway on a Marrero property needs the right base thickness, a moisture barrier, and a drainage slope that moves water toward the street instead of letting it pool against the garage or the house foundation.
Marrero homes are almost always built on concrete slabs because the high water table makes raised or basement construction impractical. When you are adding a garage, shed, or room addition, the slab has to be built for the conditions here - deep enough base compaction, proper rebar reinforcement, and a moisture barrier that accounts for the saturated clay soil beneath the surface.
The West Bank mild winter climate means Marrero residents use their outdoor spaces most of the year, but the combination of summer heat, humidity, and frequent thunderstorms is hard on a patio that was not built to drain properly. We build concrete patios with the surface finish and grade needed to handle the afternoon downpours that roll through this area from May through October.
Sidewalk sections on Marrero properties built in the 1950s through 1970s have been shifting with the soil for decades. Heaved and sunken sections create real trip hazards and, when water pools in the dips, accelerate the deterioration further with each wet season. We replace problem sections with level, properly prepared concrete that sits flush and drains cleanly.
Many older Marrero homes have brick or wood entry steps that have settled unevenly or deteriorated to the point where they are a hazard. Concrete steps built on a solid footing hold their position through years of the soil movement and wet-dry cycles that are part of life on the West Bank, and they do not absorb moisture and rot the way wood does in this climate.
Marrero is one of the most populated unincorporated communities in Louisiana, with roughly 33,000 to 35,000 residents packed into a dense West Bank footprint. The overwhelming majority of homes here were built between the 1950s and the 1980s on slab-on-grade foundations over soft, saturated clay. Basements do not exist in this part of Louisiana because the water table sits too close to the surface - in many spots just a foot or two down. That same water table, combined with 60 to 65 inches of annual rainfall, means every concrete surface here is working against persistent moisture from below and above at the same time. Concrete that was poured without adequate base preparation or a moisture barrier does not show its problems immediately, but the soft soil beneath it compresses over time, and within a decade or two those shortcuts catch up.
Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Ida both left marks on the West Bank, and many Marrero homes have a mix of repair-era materials that don't always work together as a drainage system. A roof replaced in 2007 may be directing water toward a patio that has settled since 1975, pushing runoff against the slab edge in a way the original homebuilder never planned for. Jefferson Parish building codes have also evolved substantially since most of Marrero was built, and contractors doing permitted work today have to meet standards for drainage, flood elevation, and base preparation that are significantly more demanding than what the original housing stock was built to. Knowing those standards and how they apply to Marrero lots is not something a crew can look up the morning of the job - it takes regular work in this parish to know the requirements cold.
We pull concrete permits for Marrero jobs through the Jefferson Parish Inspection and Code Enforcement division, which handles all building and paving permits for unincorporated Jefferson Parish communities including Marrero. Because Marrero has no incorporated city government, Jefferson Parish is the only permit authority - and we know their process, their drainage review requirements, and the flood zone rules that apply to different parts of the community. That knowledge is built in from the estimate stage, not discovered after work begins.
The Westbank Expressway (US-90) is the spine of Marrero, and most of the community's residential streets run off of it toward the river or deeper into the parish. Homes sit close together on modest lots - tight side yards and limited staging space are the norm on most jobs here. We are familiar with the neighborhood layout and what it takes to get equipment and materials in and out without disrupting the surrounding property. Whether a job is near the expressway or on a quiet street closer to the parish line, we plan access before the first truck rolls.
We serve homeowners throughout the West Bank corridor, including in Harvey, which borders Marrero to the east, and in Terrytown, just northeast of the Harvey-Marrero area along the river. If you have a project that spans properties in more than one West Bank community, or if you want to compare the scope we are proposing against work we have done nearby, we can point you to completed jobs in the area.
Call us or submit an estimate request online and we will get back to you within 1 business day to schedule a property walkthrough. Seeing the site in person lets us assess the soil condition, drainage situation, and access constraints that determine the scope - those details change the quote more than almost anything else on West Bank properties.
We provide a written estimate that breaks out excavation, base material, drainage preparation, concrete specifications, and any permit costs. Marrero properties often require more base and drainage work than homeowners expect - we explain why in the quote so you understand what you are paying for before you commit to anything.
We handle Jefferson Parish permit pulling - you do not need to go to any permit office. We schedule the work around the weather, since pours in Marrero during summer are timed for early morning to prevent the afternoon heat from causing surface curing problems on the fresh concrete.
After the pour or wall completion, we walk you through the curing expectations - 7 days to light foot traffic and up to 28 days for full load on most projects. We leave the site clean and give you a clear picture of what to avoid during the curing window so the work reaches its full design strength.
We serve Marrero homeowners and property owners throughout the West Bank. No pressure, no obligation - just a clear, written quote for the work you need done.
(504) 618-1502Marrero is one of the largest unincorporated communities in Louisiana, home to roughly 33,000 to 35,000 residents on the West Bank of the Mississippi River. It sits between Harvey to the east and Westwego to the west, forming part of the dense Jefferson Parish suburban corridor that lines the south bank of the river from the Crescent City Connection bridge westward. Like most West Bank communities, Marrero grew rapidly during the postwar decades, and the neighborhood streets are largely made up of one-story ranch and cottage-style homes on modest lots built between the 1950s and the 1980s. Many of these homes are owner-occupied and have been in families for decades - there is a strong long-term resident character to the area. You can read more about the community at the Marrero, Louisiana Wikipedia page.
The Westbank Expressway runs through the middle of Marrero and is the main commercial corridor for the entire West Bank - most residents drive it daily to reach shopping, services, and the Crescent City Connection bridge to New Orleans. Jefferson Parish government handles roads, permits, drainage, and code enforcement for the entire community, since Marrero has no incorporated city hall. We serve homeowners across Marrero and also work in the broader West Bank area, including neighboring Harvey to the east. If you have questions about what permits are required for your specific project, we can walk you through the Jefferson Parish requirements as part of the estimate process.
Professional concrete driveway installation built to withstand Louisiana weather.
Learn moreCustom concrete patios designed for outdoor living and lasting curb appeal.
Learn moreDecorative stamped concrete that replicates stone, brick, and wood finishes.
Learn moreSafe, ADA-compliant concrete sidewalks installed for homes and businesses.
Learn moreDurable garage floor concrete poured and finished to resist stains and cracks.
Learn moreArtistic decorative concrete finishes that elevate any interior or exterior space.
Learn moreEngineered concrete retaining walls that control erosion and define your landscape.
Learn moreSmooth, level concrete floor installation for residential and commercial spaces.
Learn moreSlip-resistant concrete pool decks crafted for safety and backyard beauty.
Learn moreSolid concrete steps built for safety, durability, and strong first impressions.
Learn moreProperly graded and reinforced concrete slab foundations for new construction.
Learn moreExpert foundation installation that ensures structural integrity from the ground up.
Learn moreHigh-capacity concrete parking lots designed for heavy traffic and long service life.
Learn morePrecision concrete footings that provide a stable base for any structure.
Learn moreFoundation raising services that restore level, stable ground beneath your structure.
Learn morePrecision concrete cutting for utility access, repairs, and construction modifications.
Learn moreServing these cities and communities.
Call us or submit an estimate request and we will respond within 1 business day. We serve Marrero and the surrounding West Bank communities.